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Monthly Highlights, May 2022
You may have noticed an increasing number of job listings seeking out talent specializing in “the metaverse.” But what exactly is the metaverse, and why should your organization be paying attention to it? This month, our featured stories dive into this developing phenomenon as well as the realities facing companies looking to hire—and keep—top tech talent. Other highlights in this month’s issue include the following topics:
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  • how CEOs can successfully manage the impact of inflation
  • why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine risks tilting the food system into global crisis
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The semiconductor decade: A trillion-dollar industry
The global semiconductor industry is poised for a decade of growth and is projected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030. Look ahead
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The rising risk of a global food crisis
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Lithium mining: How new production technologies could fuel the global EV revolution
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Overcoming global supply chain challenges
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