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Why Europe is leading the way in plant-based food innovation Oatly More than 20% of food launches in the UK in 2020 were vegan, compared to 11% in the US, according to data from Mintel. European consumers have a better understanding of the climate crisis, Oatly CMO John Schoolcraft said. Because of his work, Insider named Schoolcraft to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming retail in Europe. The vegan food market is booming – but this growth doesnt occur...

Westend61/Getty Images Some tricks, like "Focus" mode and quick translations, make writing and editing a breeze. Other features, like a built-in Resume Assistant and a document-signing tool, can aid on professional documents. Its easy to take Microsoft Word for granted, despite its reputation as an easy-to-use word processor.  However, even everyday Word users might not realize how powerful the app is, or how many features it has beyond the simple editing commands...

The types of skills companies are looking for in leaders are evolving quickly.  As working from home becomes more normalized, the way leaders will be trained will also look different.  Heres how to use that to your advantage, according to NovoEds Chief Learning Strategist.  This article is part of a series called "IQ to EQ," which explores the management styles of inspiring business leaders. Check here for similar stories. The traits that people seek out in their leaders are quickly evolvin...

The quantum computing market is projected to reach $64.98 billion by 2030. Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Intel are racing to build quantum computing tools. This article is part of a series about cloud technology called At Cloud Speed. Today, our phones are millions of times more powerful than the computers that landed Apollo 11 on the moon. Technologists are now exploring the power of quantum computers that are 100 million times faster than any classical computer that will, in theory,...

Buhler insists that AI is not "magic," and that it should be demystified and measured. Buhler says companies can bake AI into their processes "horizontally."  This article is part of a series about cloud technology called At Cloud Speed. If you ask Sequoia Capital partner and early-stage investor Konstantine Buhler about the role of artificial intelligence in cloud computing, his answer is unequivocal: "Cloud is going to become AI," he told Insider. "I mean, all of the cloud will be based on A...

More than 32 employees at HR tech company Rippling are failed founders.  Insider spoke with the companys cofounder and CTO and head of people to learn why.  This article is part of a series called "Leaders by Day," which takes a look at how prominent business leaders are tackling various challenges in todays economy. When HR tech company Rippling cofounder and CTO Prasanna Sankar founded social network LikeALittle in 2009, the company attracted 20 million pageviews in six weeks, only to colla...

As a result, more leaders will be judged on a key trait: emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is ones ability to understand how people feel and react to make decisions. This article is part of a series called "IQ to EQ," which explores the management styles of inspiring business leaders. Check here for similar stories. Emotional intelligence is a crucial leadership skill that is going to become more important for executives across the board. Thats according to diversity and inclusion...

. The term "digital transformation" has become so ubiquitous that it can mean almost any change from a manual process to an electronic one. But why do we have to think of change in terms of digital transformation? Few would argue that replacing an inefficient manual task with automation is a "transformation." However, I think of change in terms of innovation, in terms of altering how we do something or the way we behave—in terms of disrupting an ecosystem. Innovation isnt just automating proc...

The 240-year old biopharma company reinforced its global ambition in 2019 with the $62 billion acquisition of pharma firm Shire

When working her way up, she learned a few crucial pieces of advice about leadership.  For Wheeless, its important to balance work and fun, make time for others, and speak up.  This article is part of a series called "Leaders by Day," which takes a look at how prominent business leaders are tackling various challenges in todays economy. Naomi Wheeless first started working in customer relations when she was in college. She was working in a contact center making $12 an hour.  Wheeless eventua...