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
Why It Seems Everything We Knew About The Global Economy Is No Longer True
Via The New York Times: While the world’s eyes were on the pandemic, China and the war in Ukraine, the paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier. Read More
The Economic Potential Of Generative AI: The Next Productivity Frontier
Via McKinsey & Company: Generative AI’s impact on productivity could add trillions of dollars in value to the global economy—and the era is just beginning. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Switzerland is home to the world’s longest tunnel, the Gotthard tunnel. How long is it, and how long did it take to complete?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
How To Reach A Steady State Of Personal Growth
Via Medium: “The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong.” — Carl Jung Read More
Automation
The Future Of Work: How Will AI And Automation Affect Work?
Via UC News: For decades, advances in technology have changed the ways people work, and now artificial intelligence could be the next big disruptor. Read More
6 Simple Automations Every B2B Organization Needs To Have
Via MarTech: Discover fresh ways to apply automation in your B2B organization. Enhance customer experience, improve efficiency and drive growth. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Beyond Celebration: What Companies And Executives Can Do To Honor Juneteenth’s Legacy And Foster Change
Via Forbes: Tech companies still face challenges in creating an inclusive environment for Black employees, although strides have been made. Read More
What Job Do You Do?
Via Down Syndrome International: We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Switzerland
Business Etiquette Switzerland – What To Look Out For
Via European Business: We’ve summed up the things that you should watch out for if you come across the Swiss in business. Read More
6 Must-Visit Cities In Switzerland for Art And Culture
Via Trip-Zilla: Anyone want to move to Switzerland yet? Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Stephen Eicher: Déjeuner En Paix
Via YouTube: Stephen Eicher is a Swiss musician who plays guitar and speaks and sings in 6 different languages. 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
Ahead Of World Refugee Day, Dozens Of Big Companies Pledge To Hire And Train Refugees In Europe
Via CNN: Just ahead of World Refugee Day, 41 multinational companies on Monday publicly pledged to provide jobs, training and connections to work opportunities for more than 250,000 refugees in Europe. Read More
Japan’s Business World Welcomes Foreign Worker Status Expansion
Via The Japan Times: It remains unclear whether the visa expansion will lead to an increase in foreign workers who plan stay in Japan for the long term. Read More
‘Drinkflation’ Comes For The British Pint. Brewers Sell Weaker Beer But Don’t Cut Prices
Via CNN: Brewers in the United Kingdom are cutting the alcohol content — but not the price — of several of their most popular beers in what’s been described as another example of “shrinkflation.” Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
It is 57km (or about 35.5 miles) long and took 17 years to complete!
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