The Scaleup Europe Fund: Can Brussels Close Europe’s Technology Financing Gap?
The EU’s Scaleup Europe Fund targets €5 billion in growth investment. Its model, eligibility and independent fund management raise practical questions for founders.
Better Jobs, Higher Productivity: What the EU’s Latest Employment Research Means for Companies
The EU’s latest employment research links job quality, skills and business productivity, with practical consequences for managers and internal communications teams.
Meta’s Retreat Over AI Content Rights Exposes a Growing Corporate Data Ownership Dispute
Meta has postponed controversial changes to its commercial terms following objections from publishers and advertisers. The dispute raises broader questions about how businesses can retain control over their content while relying on digital platforms for visibility, customer engagement and advertising.
TikTok Shop’s 1.8% Problem: Why Brand Engagement Is Not Translating Into Direct Sales
New research involving 72 American ecommerce brands suggests that companies are investing heavily in social media visibility without fully integrating the purchasing mechanisms offered by digital platforms. The findings raise questions about marketing strategy, commercial performance and the measurement of engagement.
Google’s UK Trade Union Agreement Signals a New Test for Corporate Employee Communications
An agreement giving Prospect trade union representatives access to Google employees in Britain illustrates how changes to workplace legislation are reshaping employee engagement. For corporate communications teams, the consequences extend beyond industrial relations to questions of transparency, management credibility and internal dialogue.
