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Mistakes in data entry lead to inaccurate employee data capture, payroll errors, excessive administrative work and potential compliance breaches, and could affect offerings and benefits offered to employees. In our experience, upwards of 70% of payroll data issues stem from recruiting and onboarding entry.

Our future economic health, according to businesses right at its heart

Covid-19's impact on middle-market optimism is revealed.

After a first semester that was greatly impacted by the economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic, the Brazilian business community demonstrated in the International Business Repor (IBR), in the second semester, that it was more optimistic about the future of business.

Despite having presented a higher index than the one registered in the previous survey, Brazil dropped two positions in the ranking and is in 10th place among the countries most optimistic about business recovery.

Brazil: A bright future

Remote or hybrid working models are the new norm, say many employers — and research shows most employees also prefer to work in this way. But, these opportunities must be balanced with the potential risks. Dominic Merlin-Cone looks at the key issues.

The mid-market’s real prioritisation of sustainability not only reflects the growing expectation of stakeholders but the forward-thinking nature of this entrepreneurial segment.

Mid-market businesses around the world want to accelerate their ESG and sustainability journey. But they’re going to need support to do so.

In 2021, empathy is emerging as a key leadership trait, offering a route to more productive, innovative business. And while different cultures have different approaches to empathetic leadership, there are practical steps any business can take to grow empathy within their teams.

Demystifying psychological safety, revealing the practical application behind the complex language surrounding it, is vital if leaders are going to succeed in creating an inclusive working environment.

With the opening up of the global labour market thanks to changes in working practices and developments in technology, opportunities to break into new markets and service new customers await.

In the post-pandemic landscape, a new model of leadership will be needed to enable organisations to thrive. Engendering innovation, collaborating and communicating across the business, and adapting to change have become operational necessities, while empathy and inclusion are the keys to team performance.

The idea of a smart city is usually related to technology, a place with 5G internet connection and digital access to everyone. However, the concept involves much more than that. To achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations (UN), it is essential to move forward and turn the cities into a reference in sustainable development in order to create conscious cities.

An incremental approach to transformational change

Research by Grant Thornton for its 2021 Women in Business report shows that creating an inclusive culture is a high priority for achieving gender equality in leadership. But why has it become even more vital in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic?