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🏆 Top of the class: The University of Luxembourg once again takes the No. 1 spot in Randstad’s 2025 ranking of the country’s most attractive employers, followed by Spuerkeess, CFL - Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois, Luxair and POST Luxembourg. Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/42ZVfNh Work-life balance has now overtaken job security as the second most important factor for employees, signalling a clear shift in workplace priorities.

Mind Blown by Bilbao: Lessons in Clustering, Trust and Collaboration. Back in the 1980s, they were in a worse place than we are now — high unemployment, industrial decline, real uncertainty about the future. Fast forward 30 years, and they’ve completely transformed. Not only have they rebuilt their manufacturing base, they’ve moved right to the top of the value chain. High-value industry, serious export capability, and deep collaboration between government, business and education. So many lessons for Northern Ireland: 👉 Clustering done properly isn’t about chasing grants or government “picking winners.” It’s about trust, alignment and long-term thinking — the Basque model worked because everyone was pulling in the same direction, across governments and over decades. 👉 Education is the engine. Their vocational and technical system is fully aligned with industry needs. Apprentices are funded, teachers are given time and resources to upskill, and learning is hands-on with top-tier equipment. It’s all about skills that actually meet demand. 👉 The Energy Cluster story really hit home. Thirty years in the making — the first ten unproductive, the next ten transformational. Biggest takeaway? Don’t focus on CEOs. Engage with the engineers, the managers, the people who stay to network and make things happen. That’s where the real value lies. 👉 Identity and confidence. The Basque Country is still in Spain, but proudly its own thing. Imagine if Northern Ireland embraced that same confidence — our own distinct identity within a wider context. 👉 And one of my favourite ideas — “van mentality.” Getting people together: it’s a simple but powerful way to build relationships, spark collaboration and share ideas across networks. 🚐 “When talent is shared, knowledge emerges.” – DANOBAT Three personal takeaways: 1️⃣ “What can I do for my cluster,” not “what can my cluster do for me.” 2️⃣ Regional identity matters more than we think. 3️⃣ Never, ever cut the coffee time — that’s where the magic happens. ☕ If the Basque Country can do it, so can we. Eskerrik asko! 🙌 Go raith maith agat! … or even just “Ta!” if you’re a Derry Girl. #Clustering #Innovation #Collaboration #RegionalGrowth #Skills #Education #Manufacturing #NorthernIreland #BasqueCountry #EconomicDevelopment #LearningVisit #TrustAndTalent #vanmentality Thanks to Invest Northern Ireland for organising this trip and bringing us all together to support the Northern Ireland ecosystem. Thanks to David Fernández Terreros 陆大卫, @SPRI , AFM Advanced Manufacturing Technologies manufacturing MONDRAGON Corporation for hosting. Particular recognition to attending gemx companies Fleming Agri-Products Nuprint Technologies Ltd McColgan's Foods and delighted to also have the support of David Rogers as the newest member of the GEMX team.

Manila fell two places to 115th out of 150 cities in the 2025 Global 150 Cities Index by human resources consulting firm Associates for International Research, Inc. https://zurl.co/V8Q5w

🌏 Local ➡️ Abroad & Abroad ➡️ Local: Provence Edition When American companies think “France,” Paris often dominates the conversation. But Provence, especially the Aix-Marseille region, offers a compelling alternative for global growth.📈 I spoke with Rodolph Castel, CEO of Future Manager World – South of France (Paul-William Castel part of Castel HR Group) about why Provence is emerging as a strategic destination for U.S. firms.🛫 Here are 10 reasons Provence should be on your global expansion radar: 1️⃣Strategic Location: Gateway to Europe, Africa, and Asia via the Marseille Fos port, international airports, and high-speed rail. Close proximity to Italy and Spain also makes for a strategic advantage. 🚢✈️🚅 2️⃣Business-Friendly Ecosystem: Strong support from local institutions, chambers of commerce, and economic development agencies.🤝 3️⃣Innovation Hubs: Cutting-edge research centers in biotech, aerospace, and clean energy.💻 4️⃣Green Economy Leadership: Major investments in sustainability, including the Euroméditerranée urban renewal project.♻️ 5️⃣Talent Attraction: Mediterranean lifestyle draws international professionals, especially in tech and engineering. 🧑💼👩💻 6️⃣Cost Advantage: Lower operational costs compared to Paris or Lyon, with access to skilled labor.💲 7️⃣Cultural Richness: A vibrant mix of French, Mediterranean, and North African influences that foster creativity and resilience.💡 8️⃣Quality of Life: Exceptional living standards that support employee retention and well-being.🏖️ 9️⃣Growing U.S. Presence: Increasing number of American firms already operating in the region, creating a supportive expat network.🌎 🔟Future Manager World Expertise: On-the-ground support from Rodolph and his team to navigate recruitment, compliance, and cultural adaptation. Provence isn’t just picturesque, it’s a strategic, cost-effective, and culturally rich launchpad for U.S. companies ready to expand with purpose.💪 📊 Swipe through the carousel below to explore the top 3 challenges Rodolph flagged and how to overcome them with local insight then contact Future Manager USA LLC with any questions! #RisingSud #OneProvence #RegionSud #APEX #ProvencePromotion #IAE #aix #LocalAbroad

Weekend insight from Brussels: The most liveable cities aren’t always the most exciting ones. Brussels taught me that sustainable success - in cities and careers - comes from: • Quality over flash: Excellent experiences without overselling • Complexity as strength: Multiple perspectives creating better solutions • Understatement as confidence: Letting results speak for themselves • Community focus: Serving locals so well that reputation builds naturally Weekend reflection: Are you building something that can sustain long-term success, or just short-term excitement? The best careers, like the best cities, grow on people slowly through consistent quality rather than dramatic gestures. What’s your approach to building sustainable professional success? Hashtags: #SustainableSuccess #QualityOverQuantity #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerStrategy #WeekendWisdom

Following the publication of our 2025 FO Survey Report, I have been meeting with clients all over the world (Switzerland, UK, France, Italy, the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia). Despite the cultural differences, I have observed a striking convergence around 4 key trends: 1) Further internationalization of families 2) Continued commitment to direct investing 3) Greater professionalization of family offices 4) Heightened focus on family governance It’s a privilege to be able to help them address these important issues based on our experience working with 1,800 family offices globally.

What can a 300-year-old plague teach us about today’s productivity puzzle? In his job market paper, Labour Scarcity and Productivity: Insights from the Last Nordic Plague, Max Marczinek (DPhil), now on the job market, examines how economies adapt when workers are suddenly scarce. Looking at Northern Europe after the plague of the 1710s, he finds that the hardest-hit regions shifted towards capital-intensive exports, innovated, and gained international market share. While populations bounced back within decades, the productivity and trade effects endured for nearly a century. The study highlights how shocks to labour supply can leave lasting marks on economic structure - a perspective with clear implications for ageing societies today. To learn more about Max and his research, visit http://bit.ly/47by9nZ

#WatchNow – Dr Marthese Portelli, The Malta Chamber CEO, on ‘Vi jew Va’ 📺 discussing the 4-Day Work Week. Dr Portelli emphasised that this is a complex issue requiring open, detailed discussion and thorough evaluation. Such a shift could have serious implications for Malta’s economy - from reduced productivity and output to higher labour costs and weakened competitiveness. Watch the full discussion 👉 https://lnkd.in/dW96xcbR

💚 Each REMOTE Immersion reminds us that meaningful events don’t just happen — they’re built with care, collaboration, and purpose. 🤝 In Chapada dos Veadeiros, we’ve co-created this edition hand in hand with the local community — 28 regional suppliers, over 200 professionals, and 20 local accommodations all helping bring this experience to life in the heart of Brazil’s Cerrado. With each edition, our journey has evolved with one purpose: to deepen our impact, reduce our footprint, and leave a positive legacy wherever we go. In partnership with Compensei, we’re making this edition carbon-neutral and reinforcing our shared commitment to a responsible event. And through REMOTE Legacy, we open our doors to local professionals, students, and residents — creating spaces for dialogue, learning, and connection. Because transformation happens when we walk together. Learn more about our Impact Strategy on the blog — link below. https://lnkd.in/dgssTZHj #RemoteLatinAmerica #RemoteImmersion #RemoteChapadadosVeadeiros2025 #RootedinLatinAmerica #ChapadadosVeadeiros #Goias #VisitBrasil #BeRemotetoConnect #StrongerTogether #UniqueExperiences #BeautifulHotels #ResponsibleTourism #Sustainability #TravelLatinAmerica #SustainableTourism

Colin Moon’s (tongue-in-cheek, yet on point) take on Nordic styles makes one thing clear: Finland needs a better way to turn capabilities into capital. Swedes meet. Danes tweak. Norwegians sprint at the end. Icelanders improvise. Finns? We get on with it. That quiet efficiency is our edge, but today getting it done isn’t enough. It must be productised, commercialised, scaled, internationalised - and, yes, it all needs to be financed. The models next door tell the story: 🇩🇰 agility + security (flexicurity) → low unemployment, steady innovation 🇳🇴 capital buffers → stability and resilience 🇮🇸 nimbleness + cohesion → very high employment 🇸🇪 consensus → durable innovation 🇫🇮 world-class trust/education → yet higher unemployment and under-capitalised growth Our bottleneck isn’t know-how. It’s capital formation and project preparation. Too many Finnish solutions stall at feasibility because the path to bankable, exportable projects is fragmented. Answer: pair capability with capital. Build a platform that prepares companies, develops projects to bankability and supplies early risk capital - so we export not just tech, but trust, engineering excellence and ethical governance. From projects → pipelines. From innovation → investment readiness. From getting it done → getting it funded. #nordics #finland #exports #innovation #investment #blendedfinance #projectfinance #bankable #sme #teamfinland #globalgateway #crma #industrialpolicy #competitiveness https://lnkd.in/gFfDNtHQ