OPINION

Taking a break from social media can be very difficult, but it can also provide refreshing results and largely benefit mental health.

According to the United Nations, 55 per cent of the world's population – about four billion people – did not benefit from social protection in 2016.

Israel and the Palestinians will not find a solution to their conflict without third-party mediation, and Saudi Arabia is positioned where it can further utilise its influence and its leadership role to mediate a solution.

Businesses no longer feel compelled to rent expensive office spaces in the big cities, with large companies now needing smaller office spaces. Companies have found cheaper rent and labour in the CEE countries.

Business podcasts hosted by women are emerging on digital platforms, with research suggesting that around 464 million people listen to podcasts worldwide.

Social media can already have a negative impact on body image, but the rise of cosmetic surgeries on the internet poses the risk of warping beauty perceptions.

Metadata is used by visual effects teams to build realistic elements that match seamlessly with what was shot practically eliminating the potential for human error.

What adequate support can be provided to new managers as they embark on this new level of their careers? And what are the benefits of this to the employer?

Longtime customers revolted, forcing a staggering 21.4 per cent drop in sales – a fiasco that may remind many of the 1996 McDonald's Arch Deluxe.

Escape rooms have been popping up all over London for the last decade and for good reason – they are fun, challenging and a fantastic idea for a group activity.

A new exhibition at Prague's National Museum is addressing ways we can adapt our environments for them to be healthier and economically sustainable.

France's citizens have protested for months over what appears to be the extension of the retirement age by two years. But the issue runs deeper. The public is upset at the president who they believe was voted in to do nothing.

Many women prefer the work-life balance that self-employment offers as well as being able to manage work alongside other commitments.

Whilst uncertainty remains over the path to peace in Ukraine, the European Commission has set out 'the Act in Support of Ammunition Production' to address ammunition shortages.

High turnover reflects negatively on your company, and on yourself as a leader, especially in a digital age where both former and current employees turn to Glassdoor, LinkedIn and TikTok to leave reviews about their experience.

By eliminating forests, we limit the number of products we can manufacture from wood. Unfortunately, one of those products is toilet paper.

We are entering a period where those who own Bitcoin can use it as a tool in trade to build trustworthy relationships, with its link to our property rights and the influence this has on society growing more apparent.

ESG has long been more than a buzzword. It has become a slogan used by activists, but also fund managers and corporate leaders to push through certain ideas of "sustainability," "diversity," etc.

The Saudi invitation certainly signals an extremely important development that will bring about the reintegration of Syria into the Arab fold.

In all of the surveyed countries, the characteristic least often associated with rich people was "honest."

Both the Conservatives and Labour have spent decades racking up debt for the next generation to somehow pay off.

The actions and potential implications of several countries, including Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran indicates that change is occurring in these countries and their actions have the potential to affect the global order. The US has the power and capability to assist and influence events in these countries, but should do so in a way that avoids being perceived as meddling. The US should work to deter expansionist behavior by China in the Indo-Pacific region and to calm tensions with North Korea.

Even governments in democracies with strong traditions of rule of law find themselves tempted to abuse these new abilities.

To reduce its carbon footprint, Amazon will need to do more than leverage its influence with suppliers and carriers, address operational issues and push for more renewable energy options.

Boeing's response to its crashes has included designing a software update that will rely on two sensors instead of one. That may not be enough.

Presidential power to override Congress is limited to a very small set of circumstances.

Technological advances in the miniaturization of satellites could bring connectivity to the vast equatorial regions of the world which have benefited less than the developed world from the digital era.

Unlike initial public offerings, blockchain technology allows companies to directly engage with a large, global pool of investors and offers unique opportunities to reduce bottlenecks and fees.

Social media companies struggle to identify and remove hate speech when it's posted. What can computer science reveal about how hate-filled texts and videos spread online?