In recent years, with the growing global awareness of climate change, many organisations have faced increased pressure from both the public and government to adopt more environmentally sustainable practices. This article explores Frank Weikai Li, Assistant Professor of Finance’s research into how consumers affect an organisation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) behaviour.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working arrangements (FWAs) have become more prevalent. A McKinsey study showed that 87% of Americans surveyed would take the chance to work flexibly if offered. The current debate is on whether the rise of FWAs is an “opportunity” for a more egalitarian gender division of household labour or if it reinforces the exploitation of women in the traditional gender division.
This article is featured in Special Feature: Navigating Urban Sustainability.
This article is featured in Special Feature: Navigating Urban Sustainability.
This article is featured in Special Feature: Navigating Urban Sustainability.
Cities may well be economic powerhouses, but their growth has often come at the expense of nature. Paved landscapes and towering structures typically dominate urban spaces, leaving little room for the natural greenery, and this has made cities particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change - from heat stress to extreme weather events like flooding. In response to these challenges, the concept of 'regenerative cities' has emerged as a way to build urban resilience.
In today’s fast-paced society, “work-life balance” has become a very significant phrase in our lives because of the tension between professional duties and individual personal commitment.