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6 approaches to valuing data

Data drives our modern economy yet remains one of the hardest assets to observe, measure and put a price on. Can the financial tools we use to measure...

For the best experience, let data be your guide

Tips to use data analytics to boost user engagement, based on experiments carried out in the Van Gogh Museum.

8 maxims for enjoying life and work

Are you ready to leave a lasting impression on the world?

7 trends shaping e-commerce in Spain

Online shoppers prefer shipping that’s free, rather than fast, and sustainability that doesn’t cost more. That’s according to a 2022 study on the futu...

London is the world's "smartest" city, according to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Cities in Motion Index

The 2022 ranking of 183 cities in 92 countries — based on 112 indicators gauging sustainability, fairness and livability — finds urban resilience in t...

The Big Picture: What’s the story of your career?

Being able to tell your career story in a brief yet captivating way will help in job interviews. Is it more like a race or a river? Follow these metap...

When hiring, don’t regret the one that got away

What feelings of regret tell us about decision-making in high-stakes situations, and why it is important that we keep learning as we move on.

The metaverse: will virtual live up to reality?

What's all the hype about the metaverse? Fire your imagination about a virtual future with these resources. Plus, Miguel Anton and Chabela Estalella o...

Impact investor Marta Hervás: doing good while generating returns

Capital used to be on one side, and ESG on the other, like two diametrically opposed concerns. But according to Arcano's Marta Hervás, impact investin...

Common ownership: implications for competition and markets

José Azar explains his research on common ownership and labor market forces, and the surprising implications for M&As, airline ticket prices and m...

30% more business angels for Spain

Spain's growing network of angel investors increased their portfolios in 2021 and the percentage of investors who remained on the sidelines was just 1...

Hard truths about the energy transition — and other economic challenges

On top of two economic problems traditionally faced by Spain — high public debt levels and unemployment — there are two more global ones at play: infl...

Company boards focus on strategy and ESG, but need to pay more attention to geopolitics

According to a survey of board directors, 94% ensure that their companies have a strategic plan and 89% have a corporate purpose. But there are some g...

9 things keeping CEOs up at night

The digital revolution and the pandemic have transformed the way products reach customers. In this new context, which factors are keeping business lea...

The Big Picture: The music industry's catchy rhythm

Streaming has replaced physical media. What else has changed as a result of the disruptive effects of digitalization on the music industry? Here are t...

Don't quit your day job: URBN's Julie Verdugo on changing business from within

Changes in the portfolio of skills needed by Spanish companies following COVID-19

A new report on youth employment in Spain reveals a significant gap between the skills needed and candidates' training. And as teleworking takes hold,...

Innovative DEI? Diversity, entrepreneurship and inclusion

When discrimination is banned from workplaces, what are some of the knock-on effects in entrepreneurship? In his research, Giovanni Valentini uncovers...

The war's collateral damage: the end of SWIFT as we know it

While tough sanctions on Russia may be justified by its invasion of Ukraine, excluding Russian banks from SWIFT will encourage the development of alte...

Is promoting agile, self-directed ways of working always wise?

When employees are granted autonomy and authority, they tend to be more committed, creative and satisfied at work. But there are times when empowered ...