When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their role is in the labor-intensive, low-income work — not in the strategic, analytical or leadership-based spaces, says climate visionary...

Hanna Rosin reviews startling new data that shows women actually surpassing men in several important measures, such as college graduation rates. Do these trends, both US-centric and global, signal the "end of men"? Probably not -- but...

In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie...

Africa's youth is coming of age rapidly, but job growth on the continent isn't keeping up. The result: financial insecurity and, in some cases, a turn towards insurgent groups. In a passionate talk, agricultural entrepreneur Kola Masha...

The German workplace is generally harmony-oriented, in part because there is such an elaborate system of regulations. There’s a strong desire to deal with difficult or sensitive issues clearly, logically, and fairly. Conflicts can...

Did you know that France is a leading industrialized country with one of the world's largest economies? In fact, it's a main global exporter. Learn more about France’s key economic sectors and industries. Explore the country’s role and...

The French typically start their workday at 9:00 a.m. or earlier and work until around 6:00 p.m. Executives are often expected to work longer, until 7:00 or 8:00 p.m., typically continuing with email communications. Learn more about what...

The French workforce is highly educated, with nearly 70 percent of the labor force employed in the services sector. The 35-hour workweek has been key in helping more French workers remain employed as well as ensuring that cultural values...

Zaibatsus are powerful financial and industrial groups in Japan (the term is formed by the Japanese words zai, meaning “money” or “wealth,” and batsu, meaning “clique” or “clan”). These conglomerates have long influenced Japanese...

Overall, the quality of the Singaporean workforce is high. In addition to having positive attitudes, workers generally apply their skills. There’s been a tendency to be lured by higher wages and to job-hop, particularly when unemployment...

Like many aspects of Saudi Arabia, the country’s economy is a mix of contradictions. Thanks to its abundant oil reserves, Saudi Arabia is the 19th-largest economy in the world. The country is a member of the G20 and has a per capita...

Traditionally, men have dominated in the South African workforce while women stayed home to look after the house and children. The reality is very different for many women today. More black and colored women work, mostly in part-time...

An in-depth exploration of the 'People' perspective within the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, covering seven key capabilities: cultural evolution, transformational leadership, cloud fluency, workforce transformation, change acceleration,...

The video discusses the increasing presence of robots in various industries and the potential impact on job security. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to technological advancements and highlights the need to understand the...

This video explores the evolving definition of a career, emphasizing that it is a reflection of an individual's work and experiences rather than a traditional nine to five job or linear progression within a single industry. It showcases...

For female veterans, returning to the workforce can be hard and downright scary. Makeovers That Matter was founded in 2012 by Michael John (MJ) Derricott. The focus of this organization is to help female veterans and economically...

What is Growth in a Startup Venture? There's an initial period of slow or no growth while the startup tries to figure out what it's doing. As the startup figures out how to make something lots of people want and how to reach those...

What are the Types of Teams? The five most popular types of teams in an organization include problem-solving teams, self-managed work teams, cross-functional teams, virtual teams, and multiteam systems. A formal team is a group of...

Long before the feminist movement for equal workplace rights, over 100,000 women known as the Harvey Girls traveled west to work as waitresses along the transcontinental railroads. These women played a significant role in opening up...

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) allows you to pass-through the authentication of a local AD logon to access AWS resources. This video explores the concept.

The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.

This video explores the evolution of manufacturing in the automotive industry, showcasing the impact of technology and robotics on modern factories. It highlights how manufacturers are adapting to changing trends by incorporating new...

The Hawthorne Experiment - conducted by Elton Mayo - is one of the classic experiments that led to an important part of our understanding of motivation. It leads to a simple, yet fundamental, process model of how motivation works in the...

The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”