With businesses under pressure to act, solutions are emerging, but not fast enough, some participants fear. Press Release Distribution Service
The Story of China’s Economic Rise Unfolds in Switzerland
Ever since a politically connected Chinese economist survived prison beatings and went to the 1979 World Economic Forum, the Davos event has had outsize influence in China. Press Release Distribution Service
Just 6% of Companies Offer Childcare Benefits to Employees
A new survey and report from Clutch reveal just 6% of companies offer childcare benefits to their employees. When you take into account, 70% of families in the U.S. spend more than 10% of their income on childcare, the scope of the problem becomes clear. The cost is so high, in the report Clutch says…
A thousand EU financial firms plan to open UK offices after Brexit
More than a thousand banks, asset managers, payments companies and insurers in the European Union plan to open offices in post-Brexit Britain so they can continue serving UK clients, regulatory consultancy Bovill said on Monday. Press Release Distribution Service
Oil rises as Libyan oilfields shut down
Oil prices rose to their highest in more than week on Monday after two large crude production bases in Libya began shutting down amid a military blockade, risking reducing crude flows from the OPEC member to a trickle. Press Release Distribution Service
BBC’s Hall to step down ahead of crunch funding talks with Britain
The BBC’s most powerful man will step down in six months to allow a new person to lead negotiations with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government over a new financing model for the publicly funded broadcaster. Press Release Distribution Service
Capitalism seen doing ‘more harm than good’ in global survey
A majority of people around the world believe capitalism in its current form is doing more harm than good, a survey found ahead of this week’s Davos meeting of business and political leaders. Press Release Distribution Service
Climate change pushes investors to take their temperature
Move over revenue growth and dividend payouts: it’s time to take your portfolio’s temperature. Press Release Distribution Service
Japan, U.S. lead survey’s corporate climate change action ‘A List’
BT , Danone , Microsoft and Sony are among 178 companies with top marks in the latest global ranking of transparency and action on climate change. Press Release Distribution Service
Subaru sets mid-2030s target to sell only electric vehicles
Japan’s Subaru Corp set a target on Monday to sell only electric vehicles worldwide by the first half of the 2030s, in a move toward its long-term goal of a carbon-free society. Press Release Distribution Service
Samsung appoints new mobile chief as Huawei chips away at market share
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Monday named its youngest president as its new smartphone chief as the firm seeks to defend its lead in the handset market from rising challenges from rivals such as Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. Press Release Distribution Service
Guoxuan says in talks with Volkswagen, hasn’t reached binding agreement
Guoxuan High-Tech Co Ltd is in talks with Volkswagen AG for potential strategic cooperation in technology, product, and capital, the Chinese battery maker wrote in a company filing on Monday. Press Release Distribution Service
Airbus unit to offer product to help airlines with revenue volatility
A subsidiary of Airbus , the world’s largest planemaker, is preparing to launch a financial product aimed at helping its airline customers hedge against risks to revenue, officials said. Press Release Distribution Service
IEA warns oil companies doing nothing on emissions is not an option
Oil and gas companies must boost investment in low carbon energies or face an increasing backlash that could threaten their long-term profits and social acceptance, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Monday. Press Release Distribution Service
CEO says Bank of America aims to ‘double’ its U.S. consumer market share: FT
Brian Moynihan, the chief executive officer of Bank of America Corp , has said the bank could double its consumer market share in the United States despite fears about the power of the country’s largest banking institutions. Press Release Distribution Service
JPMorgan to buy Paris building to bring euro teams from London
U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase & Co said it plans to buy a building in central Paris to house up to 450 staff in coming years, as it relocates some services from London after Britain’s exit from the European Union. Press Release Distribution Service
Future Trends for Strategic Philanthropy: Survey Reveals More Wealthy…
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Campden Wealth release “Global Trends and Strategic Time Horizons in Family Philanthropy 2020” (PRWeb January 19, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/future_trends_for_strategic_philanthropy_survey_reveals_more_wealthy_families_want_to_donate_during_their_lifetimes_education_remains_most_popular_cause/prweb16845166.htm Press Release Distribution Service
Balboa Park Institutions Awarded Parker Foundation Grant to Advance…
Collaborative of non-profits aim to assess equity and diversity within their walls to serve and represent San Diego’s communities (PRWeb January 18, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/balboa_park_institutions_awarded_parker_foundation_grant_to_advance_inclusion_diversity_equity_and_accessibility/prweb16846704.htm Press Release Distribution Service
How to Empower Your Employees to Be More Customer-Centric
A five-step plan for ensuring teams take the reins on consumer relationships. Press Release Distribution Service
Educate Yourself on Machine Learning at this Las Vegas Event
One of the biggest machine learning events is taking place in Las Vegas just before summer, Machine Learning Week 2020 This five-day event will have 5 conferences, 8 tracks, 10 workshops, 160 speakers, more than 150 sessions, and 800 attendees. If there is anything you want to know about machine learning for your small business,…
Go the Extra Mile to Help Your Business Stand Out with These Expert Tips
There are so many different ways you can market your business, from blog posts to search marketing. But if you just do what every other business does, you’re not going to stand out. Creating a noteworthy and memorable experience for customers requires going the extra mile in some areas. Learn how to do that with…
Democrat Small Business Owners Want 2020 Candidates to Talk Climate, Economy, Healthcare
Climate change, the economy, and health care are the top issues of concerns among small business owners who identify as Democrats. According to a survey by Thumbtack, 24% of business owners in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina want to hear more about climate change. They see these three issues as critical for them…
