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
2024 Economic Outlook: 5 Key Things To Watch Out This Year
Via WION: From policymakers to the general public, everyone is hoping for a stable and growing economy in 2024. Read More
US And Global Economy May Face Major Challenges In 2024
Via The Statesman: The US and the global economy may face major challenges in 2024 though they have proved to be surprisingly resilient in the past year. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Located in Werfen, Austria, there is a location that locals considered the “entrance to Hell.” What makes the location unusual compared to most places compared to Hell?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
5 Self Improvement New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Via Call Of The Wild: Even if you’re pretty awesome, nobody is perfect. Here are 5 professional self-improvement New Year’s resolutions and how to achieve them. Read More
Automation
Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Future Trends
Via Medium: As technology continually improves, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation have become more prevalent in various industries. Read More
Why AI Still Needs A Human Editor
Via BusinessCloud: AI is not a product. Software is the easiest part: the difficulty is in understanding processes and how humans interact with corporate systems. Read More
OpenAI’s Prompt Engineering Guide
It’s like hiring a Prompt Engineer but for free! Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Workplace
Pew Research Center: For a majority of employed US adults, focusing on increasing DEI at work is a good thing. But relatively small shares of workers place a lot of importance on diversity at their workplace. Read More
The Ultimate Guide To Neurodiversity In The Workplace
Via CultureMonkey: Neurodiversity in the workplace is a concept that recognizes and values the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Austria
Austrian Culture – Business Culture
Via Cultural Atlas: Cultural norms and etiquette in professional settings and business meetings. Read More
How This Vienna Suburb Became The Center Of The “Raw Art” Movement
Via Smithsonian Magazine: Once a psychiatric clinic, the Art Brut Center Gugging now serves as a museum exhibiting the works of some of the world’s best self-taught artists. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Die Draufgänger – It’s My Life (Cover)
Via YouTube: Die Draufgänger is an Austrian group that was formed as a party band that performed covers- eventually they branched out to parodies and other original works as well. 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
EU To Crack Down On e-Commerce VAT Fraud
Via Silicon Republic: EU member states will now be able to detect VAT fraud more easily with new transparency rules around cross-border payments. Read More
Japanese Firms Rush To Resume Production As Earthquake Disrupts Local Economy
Via Reuters: Japanese manufacturers rushed to resume production four days after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake killed at least 94 and disrupted infrastructures in the country’s west coast, as businesses were returning from gloomy New Year holidays. Read More
The Bosses Want Rate Cuts
Via DNYUZ: UK executives are urging the central bank to slash interest rates soon to prop up the economy. The Institute of Directors’ Economic confidence index hit its lowest level since August, with sentiment among bosses at a “relatively depressed place.” Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
It’s an ice cave! Named Eisriesenwelt, it is 26 miles long and completely covered in ice. Every year it gets over 200,000 visitors and no photography is allowed.
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