Members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine receive battle inoculation training under the supervision of United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel during Operation UNIFIER on May 12, 2023, in the United Kingdom. Photo: Master Sailor Valerie LeClair, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Why global firms are pushed to take sides in wars, and how they can avoid it

by The Conversation March 10, 2025

written by The Conversation March 10, 2025

By Stephan Manning, University of Sussex and Vassiliki Bamiatzi, University of Sussex Russia’s war against Ukraine has changed how global firms respond to geopolitical events. Whereas in the past foreign companies often preferred to stay neutral in times of war, now they increasingly take sides. Whe...

Member Access Required

This article is available to registered HR News Canada members. Membership is free and provides full access to our independent reporting on workplace HR issues across Canada.

Join Free - Sign Up Now

Already a member? Log in below

Russia Ukraine

The Conversation

The Conversation is the world's leading publisher of research-based news and analysis. It is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists.

Why global firms are pushed to take sides in wars, and how they can avoid it

Member Access Required

Five things young professionals can do today to promote gender equality at work

Anger is a flow of emotion like water through a hose − at work, it helps to know when to turn it up or down and how to direct it

Related Posts

Follow Us