> Return to the #87 Newsletter The pandemic has affected mobility all over the world. Trade and travel bans and border closures have been widely used to control the spread of Covid-19. This disruption already comes at a time of transition since the traditional model is no longer sustainable. The global mobility system is in the process of transformation, as new technologies enable the creation of innovative new business models, and…
Research Guide
Sustainable Business
> Return to the #86 Newsletter The COVID-19 crisis has thrust sustainability to the fore of the global policy agenda. Never before have the social, environmental, economic and cultural underpinnings of sustainability been more relevant to the understanding of management and organizations. Corporate sustainability not only enjoys widespread public support but also creates long-term value and bolsters financial performance, research shows. Even before the coronavirus crisis, business leaders were taking the…
Summer Readings 2020
> Return to the #85 Newsletter Summer has arrived and with it the Library’s time-honored reading recommendations. Even in the exceptional times we are living, summer offers a rare opportunity to explore new books, whether you’re looking for simple distraction or tips on how to prepare for the “new normal”. Our selection for 2020 contains three different kinds of titles: award-winning business books (we recently acquired), the latest titles published by…
The Coronavirus Outbreak
> Return to the #84 Newsletter Since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, COVID-19 has disrupted just about every facet of daily life. Not only have the economy, health systems, business activity and company stocks been affected by the virus; for many even the daily ritual of going to the office has been halted! Business and economic leaders are dealing with unprecedent levels of…
Fintech Revolution
> Return to the #83 Newsletter FinTech is increasingly embedded in every day financial transactions. The term is used to describe both innovative technology-enabled financial services and the novel business models that come with them. Faster than ever before, new technologies are tested and introduced into finance, rapidly becoming a global phenomenon. No longer the exclusive domain of start-ups, fintech services are increasingly being offered by large, well-established companies that offer…