GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
EU Regulation Of AI May Yet Impact US Consumers
Via Marketplace: US companies that have to comply with European Union rules see the benefits of using one standard for both places. Read More
EU And US To Prepare And Push For Global AI ‘Code Of Conduct’
Via France24: The European Union and United States said Wednesday they expect to draft a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence “within weeks” with the hope that fellow democracies will sign on. Read More
European Council Adopts Position On Amendments To EU’s Green Transition Consumer Rules
Via The National Law Review: On May 3, 2023, the European Council adopted its position and commented on a March 22, 2023 proposal to amend EU consumer rules targeting greenwashing. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
You are probably familiar with Siri, Apple’s digital assistant. What does Siri mean in Swahili?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
What Does Your Taste in Music Reveal About Your Personality?
Via Verywell Mind: Your taste in music is related to some degree to your underlying personality traits. Find out what your favorite music says about you—and why you feel compelled to defend it. Read More
Global Marketing
The Cookie-less Future: What Marketers Need To Know
Via CMSWire: Cookies will soon be a thing of the past. Now, marketers must rely on first-party data instead. Read More
Six Tips For Keeping A Successful Business Going
Via Forbes: Maintaining a successful business requires passion, focus and a strategic approach. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Winning The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – A Better Balance
Via A Better Balance: An Inside Story and Lessons Learned from the Decade-Long Fight for Justice, Fairness, and Equality: Winning the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act documents the history of the decade-long movement to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Read More
Square Peg In A Square Hole? Neurodiversity And Career Choices
Via Forbes: Should we be signposting people into jobs based on their diagnosis? I have been asked before if neurodivergence should be a recruitment strategy. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Kenya
Kenyan Business Culture
Via Cultural Atlas: Cultural norms and etiquette in professional settings and business meetings. Read More
The Kenyan Art Scene
Via ART AFRICA Magazine: Kenya’s up-and-coming artists are increasingly finding spaces outside of the conventional galleries to exhibit their art. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Sauti Sol: Susanna
Via YouTube: Sauti Sol is a Kenyan Afro-pop band formed in Nairobi by vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano and Savara Mudigi. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
Five Ways The EU’s ViDA Proposals Will Impact Your Business
Via Bloomberg Law: Anna Nordén of Sovos explains that businesses operating in the EU should start preparing for major changes to their operating systems as a result of the European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age initiative. Read More
UK Should Boost Alignment Of Rules With EU, Says Business Commission
Via FT: Cross-party group’s call for ‘general policy’ on regulations comes as Labour vows to improve ties with Brussels. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
Secret- the Co-Founder of Siri chose the name because it means secret in Swahili, and in his language, Norwegian, it means “beautiful woman who leads you to victory.” Pretty good name, right?
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