How to Be an Inspiring Leader
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How to Be an Inspiring Leader

Leadership is not just about authority; it’s about inspiration. When people reflect on the most inspiring leaders they have encountered, three key qualities consistently emerge: vision, exemplary behavior, and mentorship. These attributes fulfill fundamental human needs—meaning, protection, and support—making leaders not only effective but also deeply influential. When people around the world are asked to…

The AI-Powered Hiring Revolution: What Job Seekers and HR Leaders Must Know
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The AI-Powered Hiring Revolution: What Job Seekers and HR Leaders Must Know

A new survey reported by Fortune highlights that one in five HR professionals spend up to five hours each day reviewing job applications. This time-consuming process has led companies to embrace AI-based recruitment tools. A McKinsey study reveals that only 5% of organizations have successfully integrated new technologies into their people management functions, yet the…

প্রযুক্তি-চালিত যুগে ভবিষ্যৎ-প্রস্তুত কর্মশক্তি: গতিশীলতা ও নেতৃত্বের পুনর্বিবেচনা
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প্রযুক্তি-চালিত যুগে ভবিষ্যৎ-প্রস্তুত কর্মশক্তি: গতিশীলতা ও নেতৃত্বের পুনর্বিবেচনা

বর্তমানের দ্রুত পরিবর্তনশীল ব্যবসায়িক পরিবেশে, প্রতিভা ব্যবস্থাপনার প্রচলিত পদ্ধতিগুলো ক্রমশ সংগঠনের প্রয়োজনীয়তার সঙ্গে অসামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ হয়ে উঠছে। ম্যাকিন্সির এক প্রতিবেদনে উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে যে, প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলো প্রার্থীদের বর্তমান দক্ষতা বা সম্ভাবনার চেয়ে অতীত অভিজ্ঞতাকে বেশি গুরুত্ব দেয়। এর ফলে, ৮০% এরও বেশি কর্মী নতুন নিয়োগদাতার কাছে চলে যান, যা প্রতিভা সংরক্ষণে বড় চ্যালেঞ্জ তৈরি করে। অভ্যন্তরীণ কর্মী…

Future-Ready Workforce: Leadership in a Tech-Driven Era
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Future-Ready Workforce: Leadership in a Tech-Driven Era

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional approaches to talent management are increasingly misaligned with organizational needs. A McKinsey report highlights that companies often prioritize candidates’ past experiences over their current skills or potential, leading to a significant talent drain as over 80% of role changes involve employees moving to different employers. This practice underscores…

Navigating the AI Revolution in Legal Practice: Opportunities and Challenges
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Navigating the AI Revolution in Legal Practice: Opportunities and Challenges

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly transformed numerous industries, with the corporate legal sector experiencing a significant impact. For nearly a decade, certain legal practitioners have leveraged AI to effectively analyze data and interrogate legal documents. Contemporary applications of AI within the legal domain now encompass the automation of routine tasks, including contract…

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Something is legally permissible does not mean it’s socially acceptable

While legality provides a baseline, social norms play a powerful role in shaping behavior and can even influence the evolution of the law itself.  Just because something can be done legally doesn’t mean it should be done, considering the potential social repercussions. In a society governed by laws, the line between what is permissible and…

Ignoring responsibility today ensures someone else pays tomorrow
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Ignoring responsibility today ensures someone else pays tomorrow

The statement “Somebody is going to have to pay because somebody has not paid” reflects the fundamental principle of liability and responsibility for debts or obligations. The statement highlights the legal principle that individuals and entities are responsible for their obligations. When a party fails to meet those obligations, they can be held liable for…

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Data protection is rising on the agenda globally

We share our personal information everyday by visiting a website, opening bank account, social media account, buying goods and services from online, registering for email, etc. without hesitation. It is matter of grave concern that some organisations not only collect personal details but also store it in insecure place and share it with third parties…

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Appropriate legal mechanism to protect trade secrets required

Trade secrets are a part of a company’s Intellectual Property (IP). The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) is the first multilateral agreement on trade secrets that requires trade secrets known as undisclosed information to be protected from unfair practices. https://www.thedailystar.net/law-our-rights/news/appropriate-legal-mechanism-protect-trade-secrets-required-1988261 Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business…

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Protecting rights of performers on digital networks

The copyright protection for performers, producers of phonograms and for broadcasting organisations was recognised for the first time in 1961 under The Rome Convention.  Later on, coming into being in 1995, the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS Agreement), contained provisions on the protection of “related rights” – rights of performers, producers…