Articles & Studies
Life within the planetary boundaries
An unprecedented crisis with unprecedented consequences of nowadays exposes societies across the world to acute insecurities interalia in the field of energy, food as well as social well-being. Environmental governance has not been an exemption. Enhancing the sustainable path that leaves no one behind therefore remains of a critical importance for the health of populations and the planet itself. Read more about this topic in the article of Dávid Bielik, Account Manager at Fipra Slovakia, written for the Connection – the official magazine of AmCham Slovakia.
A phenomenon called Quiet quitting
Have you heard about the Quiet quitting phenomenon, which began to spread on TikTok in the summer of 2022 and once again opened up the issue of setting balance between work and private life? What does this trend mean, which is becoming relevant in the post-covid period, after almost two years of hybrid work, online work and a major transformation in the work environment? In order to better understand it, Ladislava Molnárová, a partner at Amrop in Slovakia, offers for Woman magazine an answer to the question: What is the difference between those who perceive work as a daily prison and others who feel that it gives them meaning and purpose and maybe even passion and engine for life?
Purposeful leadership or how to move towards a vision of sustainability
We constantly hear about socially responsible investing, green investment, social and sustainable development... The field of ESG includes social responsibility, environment and corporate governance. This means that in addition to economic goals and entrepreneurial thinking, companies must also have a sense of responsibility. Take a closer look at a new perspective and a new concept of leadership for companies and their leaders at a time of global changes and business transformation towards sustainability, as described in the article by Ladislava Molnárová, a partner in Amrop in Slovakia.
A Forward Look: EU Green Deal key initiatives and their role in securing a green transition
President Von der Leyen was clear in her State of the Union speech: “As we embark on this transition in our economy, we must rely on the enduring values of our social market economy” to make progress towards our Green Deal objectives. Despite the many uncertainties and fears around the world these days, the?green transition of our society has to remain the leitmotif of this decade. FIPRA advises businesses to voice their opinions, engage in discussions with policymakers, and maintain the momentum to ensure a greener, more sustainable, responsible, and innovation-driven EU. Want to learn more? Explore the issues in depth via links to our #GreenDealSeries posts.
PARTNER PERSPECTIVES: Big Shifts in the Data Analytics & AI Sector
Amrop’s Digital Practice Team has deep technology and digital knowledge, combining functional and sector experience. We leverage our own digital tools and systems to offer a robust sector focused approach, where the Practice Team members form powerful sub-groups based on their in-depth expertise in various digital sub-sectors. We invited David Bell, Digital & Technology Partner at Amrop UK and a member of the AI, ML and Data Analytics sub-sector, to share his insights on the advances and convergence the industry is experiencing and the shifts in the style of working it requires from both data analysts and CIOs.
LOOK UP: The future of mobility is here!
Receiving your groceries from a drone or boarding an air taxi to go to the airport are things that might seem like science fiction but are way closer than one might imagine. The European Commission will outline in November this year its policy priorities in the drone field for the next decade in its Communication for a Drone Strategy 2.0. Want to learn more? FIPRA’s Digital & Tech Practice has expertise in all relevant aspects, including data policy, cybersecurity, data privacy, platform regulations, trade, and intellectual property. See more in an article written by Fran Ferrera.
What really counts in the era of digital leadership
Digital transformation in companies requires exceptional leaders, a kind of bridge builders needed not only directly in the field of digital technologies, but also in other dimensions such as strategy, organization or corporate culture. Especially in non-technical sectors, important questions arise in this context: How to define the requirements for digital leaders? What is actually the goal of digitization? Which parts of the organization does it affect? How can it be translated into a clear and coherent set of requirements and competencies? And where to find the motivation for all this? You can find the answers in an article written by Matej Taliga, partner at Amrop in Slovakia.
How to find excellent business leaders
Martin Krekáč, Chairman & Founding Partner at Jenewein Group, writes about what successful companies do if they want to stay on top. They must find and acquire the best leaders and talents! The consequences of underestimating the CEO succession or choosing the wrong CEO are usually catastrophic. Therefore, business leaders do not hesitate to invest time, energy and finances in the search for qualified, motivated and vetted candidates in order to get ahead of the competition. In this process, they prefer Executive Search services of consultants with local insight and global reach, as their strength is the ability to identify and attract the best local and international talent.
COVID-19 has stress-tested the government relations industry
AmCham Slovakia published the 20th edition of its annual yearbook “Directory of Members”. In this jubilee edition, several leaders of the Slovak business community are presented. Consultancy company Fipra Slovakia used this opportunity to be a part of the WHO IS WHO ALMANAC with other top CEOs of AmCham member companies. Tomáš Bereta, partner at Fipra Slovakia, is represented by his expert article about how the government relations industry has changed and what to expect.
The Great Resignation: The C-Suite Impact
Significant changes to recent employment rates have forced employers to re-evaluate their approach to staff retention and the factors that influence longevity and strength in a workforce. The Great Resignation, in which millions of people are leaving their jobs in search of better lifestyles, has caused upheaval in almost every industry, creating large gaps in talent and production, while impacting budgets and company morale. Amrop data shows that after its hard hit on the USA (the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports as 47.8-million Americans resigning from their work last year), The Great Resignation is now impacting a vast European territory. Read more in the article written by Amrop.