Forbes Brazil has launched an ad campaign to highlight gender inequality in the business world. The print ad prompts readers to consider the often-overlooked potential of women entrepreneurs, and let's women know that the brand recognises this is a problem.

Brazil is living through its worst recession in history and in response to the tumult, many people are turning to life coaching for guidance. The São Paulo branch of The School of Life is among the organisations aiming to improve their soft skills, helping them find happiness and fulfilment at work.

Brazilians are not unfamiliar with national crises, but amid rising crime, high unemployment, a series of political scandals, and a recession fresh in people’s memories, things are taking a heavy toll on the population. How are they reacting to the difficulties? And how do they see the future?

The Apac system in Brazil is gaining recognition as a safe, cheap and humane answer to the nation's prison crisis. Inmates are responding well to the system, which puts love and work at the heart of its philosophy, and is defined by the slogan: 'The man enters, the crime stays outside'.