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  1. What is productivity, and how do you measure it?

    Jul 12, 2016 · Productivity, or lack of it, is a key issue for economies across the globe. Productivity is good for individuals, companies and countries, according to economists. But what does it actually …

  2. What exactly is economic competitiveness? - The World Economic Forum

    Sep 27, 2017 · What is economic competitiveness? There are actually a number of definitions out there. The World Economic Forum, which has been measuring competitiveness among countries since …

  3. What is desertification and why is it important to understand?

    Sep 26, 2024 · Desertification is a type of land degradation in which an already relatively dry land area becomes increasingly arid, degrading productive soil and losing its bodies of water, biodiversity and …

  4. What do we mean by ‘productive use of renewable energy’?

    May 22, 2025 · Productive use of renewable energy focuses on how its deployment can directly support livelihoods. Several initiatives highlight a shift towards decentralized renewable systems such as mini …

  5. 7 experts explain why it's important to pay fairer wages and how to do ...

    Jun 23, 2022 · Wage inequality has risen considerably over recent decades. Seven experts explain how companies and governments can tackle inequality by ensuring fairer wages.

  6. What is competitiveness? | World Economic Forum

    Sep 27, 2016 · What is competitiveness? There are actually a number of definitions out there. The World Economic Forum, which has been measuring competitiveness among countries since 1979, defines …

  7. How flexible working can unlock productivity and growth | World ...

    Jan 18, 2023 · To build a relevant, inclusive and productive future of work, it is vital we find ways to meet a variety of flexible working models and do so responsibly.

  8. Does working fewer hours make you more productive?

    Mar 4, 2016 · Want to work better? Work less, say researchers at the OECD, who have discovered an interesting correlation between how much you work and how productive you are: working longer …

  9. How to improve workplace wellbeing – and why it matters | World ...

    Apr 28, 2025 · Only a quarter of workers are happy at work, according to research. Boosting workplace wellbeing could help the global economy grow by $11.7 trillion, finds the World Economic Forum's …

  10. A sociable workplace is happier and more productive. Here's why

    Nov 13, 2018 · Here's how 10 ways smaller teams can be more productive Why having a good team requires some conflict With 70% of people globally working remote at least once a week, companies …