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☆ Companies are eager to tackle issues like the climate crisis and sustainability but don't know how to start, execs say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Executives at the World Economic Forum told Insider issues like sustainability are a priority. But many companies are still looking for a place to start tackling problems like the climate crisis. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. The climate crisis, sustainability, and the energy transition were front of mind for many in Davos. Several of those who spoke with Insider highlighted the need for much-greater collaboration among companies — and a willingness to experiment.

☆ We spoke with more than 50 CEOs, billionaires, execs, and government officials in Davos. Here are our 4 biggest takeaways.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Matt Turner | Cadie Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Insider's Matt Turner and Cadie Thompson share their biggest takeaways from the World Economic Forum. More than 1,500 business leaders descended on Davos in the Swiss Alps last week for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. The week of Davos, Alphabet published an explainer on its approach to AI signed by execs including CEO Sundar Pichai. "With every technology, there is good and then there's bad," Rima Qureshi, Verizon's chief strategy officer, told Insider. Several of those who spoke with Insider highlighted the need for much-greater collaboration among companies — and a willingness to experiment.

☆ BHP says China is set to be a stabilizing force for commodities demand this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The world's largest listed miner said iron ore production from mines it operates Western Australia on was 74.3 million tons for the three months ended December, up 1% from 73.9 million tons a year earlier and beating a consensus of 71.9 million tons. "China's pro-growth policies, including in the property sector, and an easing of Covid-19 restrictions are expected to support progressive improvement from the difficult economic conditions of the first half," BHP said. BHP joined peer Rio Tinto to expect that China's measures to support its property sector will underpin solid demand for their steel-making products. China is set to be a stabilizing force for commodities demand this year as developed nations face economic headwinds, BHP said on Thursday as it posted higher quarterly iron ore shipments that beat expectations. The mining giant reaffirmed its fiscal 2023 forecast for Western Australian iron ore output at between 278 million tons and 290 million tons.

☆ 'Tech shame' is hitting young colleagues the hardest as they try to fix older colleagues' technical issues and their own
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gen Z workers are 10 times more likely to feel ashamed about technical issues than their older colleagues, HP survey says. According to a November survey from tech company HP, young people are 10 times more likely to feel "tech shame" than their older colleagues when experiencing computer problems like WiFi connection. Although they're often tapped to assist, Gen Zers say they're fed up with being the tech gurus for older coworkers. While most of the comments were from younger workers complaining, one commenter offered advice that could help address tech shame and lessen frustration in early-career workers. The user suggested Gen Zers "use this opportunity to find a mentor" within their company instead of feeling anxious about their ability to help solve tech problems.

☆ Miner BHP accused of delaying $6 billion-plus Brazil dam case
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Sam Tobin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Global mining giant BHP Group (BHP.AX) was on Tuesday accused of trying to "forever put off" the question of liability for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered Brazil's worst environmental disaster. BHP, the world's biggest miner by market value, denies liability and earlier this month applied to join Vale to the case. BHP has applied to the Supreme Court to overturn that decision and its application is pending. He argued BHP was trying to "forever put off the question of substantive liability for another few years – that would no doubt be very convenient." Charles Gibson, representing BHP, said in court documents that the list of current claimants was "chaotic" and there was "continuing uncertainty" around whether thousands of individuals wanted to continue their cases.

☆ BHP's Henry sees fundamentals in place for China's economic growth
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Nov 30 (Reuters) - BHP Group's (BHP.AX) Chief Executive Mike Henry said that "all fundamentals are in place" in China for continued economic growth over the next 20 years. China, the world's second biggest economy, accounts for more than 50% of global demand for raw materials. Its economic activity has this year been dampened by targeted lockdowns in response to COVID-19 outbreaks. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York Henry, head of the world's largest listed mining company, said he expects to see an "increasing domestic drive towards economic growth in China". Reporting by Clara Denina, Ernest Scheyder; Editing by Kirsten DonovanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Workers for Chile's Escondida Mine accept BHP's offer and will not strike-union source
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SANTIAGO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Workers at Chile's Escondida Mine accepted a new offer from BHP (BHP.AX) and will not move forward with a strike that was planned for Nov. 28 and 30, their union said Monday. Workers represented by the Sindicato No. BHP had reached a deal with the union early last week, but the agreement was pending approval by some 2,000 workers represented by the union. Workers voted to reject the proposal on Thursday and threatened to strike if their demands weren't met. Details of the new offer workers agreed to on Monday were not immediately available.

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☆ Tech giant HP says it will cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2025 as PC demand slumps
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tech giant HP plans to cut 4,000 to 6,000 jobs by fiscal 2025. It's the latest tech company announcing big job cuts, after a hiring spree during the pandemic. HP posted an 11% drop its fourth-quarter revenues, as demand slumped from a pandemic peak. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops — delivered daily to your inbox. Restructuring costs will amount to $1 billion over the three years, but HP expects to save $1.4 billion a year by the end of fiscal 2025.

☆ These top stock picks from Morgan Stanley are well positioned for 'resilient growth'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

There's a wide range of stock ready to pop regardless of what direction the market goes, according to Morgan Stanley. They include Epam Systems , Bill.com , SLB, Microchip Technology and Ingersoll Rand. Bill.com Holdings Bill.com has showed "solid execution yields resilient growth in a worsening macro," analyst Keith Weiss said following the company's earnings report earlier this month. Microchip Technology Shares of the semiconductor supplier are too attractive to ignore, analyst Joseph Moore said earlier this month. Bill.com "Solid Execution Yields Resilient Growth in a Worsening Macro ... Amid this macro warning sign, mgmt.

☆ The rise of hybrid employees necessitated a redesign of the home office space. Here are the HP technologies that make that possible.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Hp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

HP technology provides solutions to make hybrid work more secure, productive, and efficient. How tech is changing the hybrid landscapeTo address the emerging needs of hybrid workers, a fresh approach to remote working is needed. All of the issues that today's hybrid workers face can now be ironed out by the use of new tech. "Users at home with HP Presence technology can be confident that they show up well and are heard," Prezzano said. HP Presence intelligently adjusts to the lighting conditions of the room, ensuring attendee faces can be seen clearly.

☆ Flexible working has benefits for employee well-being — but access to the right technology is crucial
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Created Insider Studios With Hp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Research suggests that flexible work arrangements are a key driver of overall employee well-being. HP portfolio of products have key built-in features designed to accommodate the various facets of flexible work. A growing body of research suggests that flexible work arrangements provide a wide range of well-being benefits, and can help drive productivity and employee engagement. We all need to be camera-ready in the world of flexible work, and this webcam helps us put our best face forward. Find out more about how HP can support flexible working.

The headscarf was once a source of deep discord in Muslim but secular Turkey, but ceased to stir controversy after reforms by the Islamist-rooted AKP during its 20 years in power. "We are ready to take other steps including a referendum," Erdogan told AKP deputies in parliament. The AKP was to hold talks with three opposition parties, including the largest Republican People's Party (CHP), broadcaster CNN Turk said. When Leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu announced the CHP's planned legislation on the headscarf in early October, Erdogan responded by saying the issue had already been resolved. Erdogan and AKP lawmakers have toughened their rhetoric against LGBT+ people in recent years, frequently labeling them "deviants" or "perverts" and raising concerns among members of the community.

☆ BHP Group, ArcelorMittal trial carbon capture at Europe, US steel plants
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoLONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - BHP Group (BHP.AX) is teaming up with steelmaker ArcelorMittal (MT.LU) and two others to test a new technology to reduce carbon emissions in steel making at two plants in Belgium and North America. By discharging over 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, the steel industry accounts for 7-9% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. BHP's partnerships, for example, also include one with India's Tata Steel (TISC.NS), which uses biomass as a source of energy. "There isn't a silver bullet, there isn't one path or technology for low-carbon emissions in steelmaking," Pant said. "We are covering many different technologies and geographies with these partnerships ... to enable lower GHG emissions steel and support the reduction of carbon intensity in blast furnaces," Pant said.

☆ Working remotely opens up a world of possibilities. For three UK professionals, it has been life-changing.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Hp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

HP technology powers key products that make hybrid work more productive and collaborative. Here are some UK professionals who are harnessing the benefits of technology to make their work-from-anywhere dream a reality. De La Salle likened Vitoria to a smaller, more manageable Rio de Janeiro. The next step for De La Salle and his team is to trial a four-day working week beginning in January — backed by Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Sensing trouble brewing in the months leading up to the pandemic, Okoroafor started working remotely.

☆ Woodside lifts output forecast as revenue soars on high energy prices
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The company became a top-10 global independent oil and gas producer after its merger with BHP's petroleum arm was finalised this year, helping it double its output. read moreWoodside gained from weaker energy supplies following the Ukraine war, which pushed liquefied natural gas prices to new highs and forced buyers to scramble for alternate supplies from countries like Australia. Woodside also said it produced 51.2 mmboe during the quarter, the first full quarter of production since its merger with BHP's petroleum arm, compared with 22.2 mmboe a year earlier. This, along with the newly acquired BHP assets, helped boost quarterly revenue to $5.86 billion, from $1.53 billion a year ago. Woodside also said its Sangomar oil and gas project in Senegal was 70% complete at the end of September, with first production targeted for the latter half of 2023.

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