The Hays Global Skills Index 2016
Skills shortages and skills mismatches are worrying issues for businesses. When employers find it difficult to recruit the people with the skills they need, there are real costs. These may be lost bus... more
- Sep 21 2016
- Sep 13 2016
The Longevity Economy
By 2015, there were more than 1.6 billion people in the world who were part of the 50-plus cohort. By 2050, this number is projected to double to nearly 3.2 billion people. Throughout the world the gr... more
- Sep 09 2016
Impact of illegal gambling in Hong Kong
Gambling is a regulated market in Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) being the only authorised operator. However, a substantial illegal market, exists alongside the legal market. This re... more
- Sep 07 2016
Economic impact of Drax in the UK
Drax Group is one of the UK’s largest energy companies. It has three principal activities: electricity generation, electricity sales to business customers, and processing compressed wood pellets for u... more
- Aug 31 2016
Leaders 2020
Strong leadership pays dividends in the digital economy, where continuous innovation, rapid decision making, and a global mindset are essential to success. Oxford Economics surveyed more than 4,100 ex... more
- Aug 17 2016
Machine Dreams: Making the most of the Connected Industrial Workforce
The digital revolution is transforming manufacturing. By bringing machines and artificial intelligence into the workforce, it is enabling an increasingly adaptable, change-ready, and responsive workin... more
- Aug 11 2016
The recruitment of migrant workers by London science and technology firms
Access to talent is central to London’s competitiveness. It is important that all companies can recruit the skills and experience they need to innovate and grow.
Tier 2 of the UK’s visa system is t... more
- Aug 04 2016
Privatisation in Russia
In an effort to plug a widening fiscal deficit and preserve further depletion of its reserve funds, Russia’s government has been mulling over the idea of privatising some of its key enterprises. Nafez... more
- Jul 27 2016
Falmouth University’s impact on Cornwall’s economy
Falmouth University is an important contributor to jobs, Gross Domestic Product, and innovation in Cornwall. That is particularly important because Cornwall has some of the lowest living standards in ... more
- Jul 07 2016
Mapping the future of global travel and tourism
Within the past five years, global tourism has reached new heights. International tourists now account for more than 1 billion travel arrivals and $1 trillion in spending abroad. Over the next 10 year... more