Three-quarters of US companies say they have difficulty recruiting the right people, with critical thinking among the top requirements, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. That begs the question: can these 'soft skills' be taught. “It’s time to reject the notion that critical thinking is either an innate gift
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Uruguay – Natural national branding
ow is Uruguay shown in the world? According the Lonely Planet, Uruguay is a seaside playground, spectacular structures and spellbinding sunsets. We can't agree more. Besides that, the best ambassadors are their athletes, especially footballers. Like other South American nations, is branded as "Natural". Logo is stylized letter U. Inside U
The World’s 10 biggest multinational corporations
e live in an era where fewer than 10% of the world's public companies account for more than 80% of all profits, according to the Economist. These are the world’s largest corporations, compiled by market capitalization (the total market value of a company's outstanding shares). Ten years ago, banks and energy companies dominated
Algorithms explained by the Economist
CETA – an EU free trade deal with Canada
European Commission: The Anti Tax Avoidance Package – FAQ
1. Why has the Commission made the fight against corporate tax avoidance a priority? orporate tax avoidance deprives public budgets of billions of euros a year, creates a heavier tax burden for citizens and causes competitive distortions for businesses that pay their share. It also undermines the EU goals of growth,
Lobbying: EU Transparency Register
idespread lobbying in the EU institutions has led to criticism regarding the transparency and accountability of the EU’s decision-making process. In response to these concerns, the Parliament set up its transparency register in 1995, followed by the Commission in 2008. The two institutions merged their instruments in a joint European