Business

Business software
Salesforce gets some Slack

Marc Benioff has his sights set on tech’s big league

Swiss miss
Swiss multinationals narrowly avoid new ethics standards

A referendum on stakeholderism wins the popular vote but fails to secure enough support from cantons

Bartleby
How the pandemic is forcing managers to work harder

Remote work brings benefits to employees and employers alike—but requires more effort on the part of executives

Accommodating climate
How China’s Jin Jiang and Huazhu put Marriott and Hilton to shame

Two Chinese hospitality groups thrive as Western rivals struggle

Schumpeter
Nestlé gives a flavour of the future

Its boss is cautious about the outlook for the world economy

Health care and technology
The dawn of digital medicine

The pandemic is ushering in the next trillion-dollar industry

All inclusive
Social unrest has fuelled a boom for the diversity industry

An army of consultants and recruiters is helping firms become more inclusive

Holiday shopping
Black Friday isn’t what it used to be

The fading importance of America’s favourite shopping spree