Political and economic issues, including the Gaza war and global monetary policy, continued to be the focus of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
One central theme that cuts across political, economic, and cultural developments worldwide is that of inclusion.
The topic of providing people with jobs and ensuring economic and social inclusion is facing new challenges such as the introduction of AI and recovering from the aftermath of Covid-19.
Maximizing growth and opportunities, increasing productivity, and adopting AI are all elements that are being discussed. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of jobs for stability.
Macron urged business leaders to assist in creating well-paid jobs, especially in sustainable sectors, to enable people to adapt to the changes in industries such as digitization and sustainability.
Executives are not only considering job creation but also how to organize their workforces and ensure diversity and inclusion within their teams.
During a session on ‘Diversity in Practice’, Lorenzo Simonelli and Anne-Laure Malauzat discussed the profitability and importance of diversity and inclusion in workforces.
A recent study showed that less than 35% of any demographic group of employees feel fully included at work, which can lead to instability and political disruption.
Executives are also grappling with how employees can express views on political issues while remaining true to their organization’s values and mission.
Updated: January 17, 2024, 6:37 PM
