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Employee Engagement
Employee engagement refers to the involvement, enthusiasm, and emotional connection employees have with their work, teams, and organisation. High engagement fosters productivity, innovation, retention, and mental well-being, while disengagement can lead to lower performance and turnover. Organisations that listen to employees and cultivate a supportive culture create long-term value, enhance workplace resilience, and strengthen overall business performance.
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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) is Germany’s national Earth system research centre. It investigates solid‑Earth processes—including geology, geophysics, geodesy and geochemistry—and operates global observatories, satellite missions and analytical infrastructure. GFZ advances understanding of natural hazards, climate impact and resource management to support sustainable solutions.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) drives space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics innovation. Its work spans human spaceflight, planetary missions, Earth and climate research, advanced space technology and satellite programmes. NASA shares open data, images and video to inform global science and deepen understanding of Earth and the universe.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, non‑partisan, non‑profit focused on transforming global energy systems. It delivers market‑driven, clean energy and decarbonisation solutions—spanning policy, industry and communities—to advance affordable, zero‑carbon futures. RMI supports rapid energy transition and sustainable development through research, analysis and global collaboration.
LMI Solutions
LMI provides advanced logistics, supply chain resilience and analytics solutions for U.S. federal agencies. With more than 60 years of public‑sector expertise, LMI delivers applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, modelling and simulation to enable risk‑informed decisions, optimisation of inventory and fleet sustainment, and rapid technology deployment.
How can we advance climate action on boards?
The report explores how board directors perceive and advance climate action. While most recognise its importance and opportunity, competing priorities and knowledge gaps hinder progress. Local Chapters of the Climate Governance Initiative are shown to support action through resources, training, and peer networks across varied global contexts.
Kantar
Kantar is a global leader in marketing data, insights and analytics, supporting over 96 of the world’s top 100 advertisers across 90+ markets. It combines behavioural and attitudinal data to inform brand strategy, creative testing, media effectiveness, customer experience and sustainable growth.
The disability inclusion imperative
Companies excelling in disability inclusion earn higher revenue, profit, and productivity. Despite rising interest, action lags. Barriers include disclosure fears and cost assumptions. The report introduces a five-part “A List” framework—Access, Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Accountability—to guide inclusive practices and improve organisational and financial outcomes.
Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits
Effective teams drive organisational success, yet myths like prioritising top talent and heroic leadership hinder progress. This article highlights evidence-based team behaviours—trust, communication, innovation, and decision-making—as critical to long-term performance, offering strategies to enhance team health, collaboration, and alignment across organisational contexts.
Generative AI, the American worker, and the future of work
The report examines the impact of generative AI on American jobs, noting significant disruption in both cognitive and nonroutine tasks, particularly in middle- and high-wage sectors. It highlights the need for policies that engage workers in AI’s deployment, enhance worker rights, and ensure AI-driven advancements benefit workers while minimising risks.
How to do corporate impact investing
This report outlines how corporate impact investing bridges business goals with positive social and environmental impact. It presents various corporate approaches, explores synergies with internal teams, and identifies strategic benefits, including scaling innovation, aligning with corporate purpose, and accessing new markets. Practical steps guide companies in structuring, engaging stakeholders, and initiating investments for maximum impact.
An intersectional approach to inclusion at work
This report outlines an intersectional approach to inclusion at work, focusing on neurodivergent and marginalised groups. The author proposes six evidence-based principles, emphasising the need for systemic inclusion, transparency, and fairness to remove barriers and foster a more inclusive workplace for all employees.
Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact
This report demonstrates that diverse leadership teams are linked to stronger financial performance, higher social and environmental impact, and more satisfied workforces. Covering data from 1,265 companies across 23 countries, the report highlights that companies with greater gender and ethnic diversity are more likely to outperform peers and contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth.
Good Jobs First
Good Jobs First (GJF) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting accountability and transparency in economic development. By analysing public subsidies and incentives, GJF helps communities understand the impact of corporate subsidies on local economies. Their tools and resources support informed decision-making for sustainable economic growth and responsible investment.
Work Health Index
The Work Health Index tool measures workplace health and wellbeing across various sectors. It provides organisations with insights into their performance, highlighting areas for improvement and enabling data-driven strategies to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
Mutuals industry review 2023: Challenges for a purposeful future
This report shows that the mutuals industry increased net assets by 4.2% to AUD$11.7 billion, largely driven by increased interest rates and continued loan growth. The report also highlights key insights into the industry's future, including pathways to a sustainable and customer-centric future, managing the cyber threat, closing the gap on sustainability reporting, AI risks and opportunities, and CPS 230 Operational Risk Management.
The Authenticity Advantage
This benchmark report highlights the link between authentic sustainability and improved business outcomes in Australian organisations. The report introduces the Authenticity Index™, measuring commitments, culture, and communication, demonstrating that high-scoring businesses experience better talent acquisition, productivity, retention, innovation, resilience, and profitability.
