17. Examining How Organizations Can Strengthen Corporate I&D

As I&D rises to the top of the corporate agenda, how can organizations bridge the disconnects between workplace functions in order to accelerate progress? This episode explores the findings and shares practical takeaways from our Mind the Gap series, which examines the role that compliance and empl…

16. SPECIAL EDITION | Part 2 of 2: Road to COP26 Exploring the Rise, Risks & Opportunities Around Carbon Offsets

Our COP26 mini-series focuses on key topics in the lead up to the UN's 2021 climate change conference. Many companies have pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier. However, to achieve this will require the use of carbon offsets where they are unable to eliminate or re…

15. SPECIAL EDITION | Part 1 of 2: Road to COP26 Managing Corporate Risk Through Climate Governance

Our COP26 mini-series focuses on key topics in the lead up to the UN's 2021 climate change conference. ESG is now firmly on most corporate and investor agendas, as well as on that of many regulators. In part 1, we explore the increase in both mandatory obligations and voluntary commitments, as glob…

14. The Future of Work: Renewal Strategies for a Transformed Workforce

Baker McKenzie recently held FutureWorks, a virtual conversation series featuring leaders from some of the most innovative companies discussing how global employers can embrace the large-scale trends changing the nature of work amid major disruption. From integrating resilience into your workforce …

13. The Future of Industrials: Predict the future by Inventing it

Industrials have faced massive disruption and falling demand brought on by the immediate impacts of COVID-19. However, from digital transformation to disruption-proofing supply chains, the pandemic has accelerated the need to take bold action in order to thrive in the long-term. In this episode, ou…

12. Biden & Brexit: How shifting geopolitics will influence the global economy

2020 was a tumultuous year across the globe, with the COVID-19 pandemic turning the global economy on its head and forcing businesses to quickly adapt to a shifting landscape. Now that we have entered 2021, there are still many more changes in store as a new US presidential administration begins an…

11. How Green is Green? The Growth of Sustainable Investment Products

As companies look to build resilience and recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic, the focus on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) has accelerated on a global scale. How is the growth of green investment products taking shape? Our experts will take a closer look at the state of sustainable…

10. The Acceleration of Innovation in Healthcare: The Rise of Digital Health Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for transformation and innovation across all sectors, but particularly the healthcare industry. Though the existence of telehealth and other digital health services are not new, the pandemic has altered the way healthcare is being delivered and accele…

9. The Reopening Playbook Revisited: Building a New Workforce Reality

In a follow up to June's Reopening Playbook episode, we take an updated look at the reopening landscape. As many businesses have since initiated phased-reopenings, additional challenges have arisen for employers, who are navigating changing laws, potential litigation and realigning business needs, …

8. Diversifying Supply Chains in Asia Pacific and Beyond

Diversifying Supply Chains in Asia Pacific and Beyond In a follow up to the Shock Proofing Supply Chains episode, we examine how companies are seeking to strengthen and transform their supply chains through diversifying their operations across Asia Pacific and beyond. Find out how businesses are n…