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ILO Director-General calls for enhanced international cooperation to address global labour challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), has urged for stronger international cooperation to address pressing global labour challenges and advance social justice worldwide. In statements delivered at the World Bank Group / International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., Houngbo stressed the need for coordinated action to tackle unemployment, inequality, and the impacts of climate change on the world of work. “The complex challenges facing the global labour market require a united and collaborative approach. International cooperation is not just beneficial; it is essential…

PRCA research report confirms financial strain and ethical pitfalls in pitch process

Stuart Mitchell

PR agencies pitching for new business face budget uncertainty, ghosting and intellectual property misuse. That’s the conclusion of a comprehensive report published recently by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) as part of its Pitch Forward initiative. Although the financial and ethical challenges of pitching have long been acknowledged within the industry, today’s report lays bare the issues in unprecedented detail. The report addresses the financial burden of pitching, project abandonment, intellectual property (IP) misuse, and the growing influence of procurement teams. It will set the agenda for PRCA’s…

UNESCO calls for greater gender equality in science

Stuart Mitchell

A new report produced by UNESCO in collaboration with the G20 demonstrates the chronic under-representation of women in scientific studies and professions. The Organization calls on countries to take strong measures to reinforce gender equality in these fields as quickly as possible. “In the G20 countries, the proportion of women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is plateauing at 22%. This situation undermines our collective ability to innovate and respond to the pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change and digital transformation. At Brazil’s instigation, UNESCO has…

The Kladno LEGO factory more than doubles its renewable energy capacity through installation of new solar panels

Stuart Mitchell

The LEGO factory in Kladno has completed yet another phase in the expansion of its rooftop solar park, supporting the company’s commitment to increase capacity and production of renewable energy at its sites. With these new solar panels, the company has more than doubled the total renewable energy generated at the factory – increasing from an existing 1 MWp of energy generated by previously-installed solar panels to a total of 2.5 MWp. This total capacity is the equivalent of powering 400 homes. Michaela T. Horáková, general manager of the LEGO…

Dentsu Lab in London officially launches to drive a new era of creativity and innovation for the world’s biggest brands

Stuart Mitchell

dentsu UK&I is excited to announce the launch of Dentsu Lab in London, a pioneering Creative R&D studio founded in dentsu Tokyo, designed to reshape the future of innovation. The global rollout of the Dentsu Lab network was revealed during the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in June this year, with a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Focused on key areas like AI, VR/AR, blockchain, and data analytics, focussing on applications of emerging technologies to drive societal impact. Dentsu Lab in London is set to become a…