On The Job

JUNE 22, 2016

It’s difficult to imagine getting through your day without using technology, whether it’s checking your email, downloading new music or tracking your fitness level. Just as you as an individual rely on technology every day to run your life, so are businesses going digital to run their operations and disrupt entire industries. An Accenture report notes digital is upending the way businesses have run in the past — consumer products companies are becoming Internet companies, energy companies are be

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Long Term Solutions Solution Media Management 114

McKinsey

JUNE 22, 2016

Mainstream institutions have made progress integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into their investing, but they still have far to go. Six ideas can take them to the next level.

Government 72

Government 72

Strategy+Business

JUNE 19, 2016

If people haven't lived up to their own financial expectations or think their peers are better off, it can affect the way they spend and save, and can make them more likely to behave unethically. Eesha Sharma, an assistant professor of business administration at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, discusses how "feeling poor" affects our behavior and the decisions we make.

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IT 41

Penelope Trunk

JUNE 23, 2016

We are driving to cello lessons in Madison. Maybe you realize that just last week I wrote about about driving to cello lessons in Madison. Maybe my drives to Madison will be like Monet’s cathedrals : I’ll just keep popping them out, each written from a different angle, and you will learn to see the nuances of our family interactions in different lights.

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Career Advancement IT Banking Government 75

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HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

Professional development

On The Job

JUNE 20, 2016

Next time you're looking for some help at work, you may not want to depend on a close colleague. A new study from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business finds that employees are more likely to help co-workers who are "moderately distant" from themselves in status -- both above and below them. "A lot of attention has been focused on the direction of the relationship -- which employee is above or below the other in the hierarchy and how that affects their work together.

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Performance Management Management IT 114

Strategy+Business

JUNE 21, 2016

Self-made billionaires offer powerful examples for established companies eager to reclaim industry leadership.

Leadership 53

Leadership 53

McKinsey

JUNE 23, 2016

Reductions in general and administrative expenses flow right to the bottom line, but slash the wrong areas and you’ll get burned. We suggest a more strategic approach.

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McKinsey

JUNE 24, 2016

Our latest research suggests lower long-term growth in demand for oil than previously forecast. This warrants a fresh, critical look at energy investments.

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McKinsey

JUNE 21, 2016

Established companies are often late to spot mortal threats to their business model. Here’s how they should respond when industry disruption strikes.

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Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

Education

McKinsey

JUNE 24, 2016

New trends are forcing sales leaders to rethink how they sell. The right investment in sales operations can unlock sustainable growth.

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McKinsey

JUNE 22, 2016

US consumers feel better about their financial situation than they did a year ago, but they’re still hesitant to spend too much.

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McKinsey

JUNE 20, 2016

Our survey of local and multinational companies yields useful lessons in how to navigate the dynamic Latin American market.

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McKinsey

JUNE 21, 2016

Our annual report finds an industry facing challenges to maintain its growth, but significant opportunities remain.

Banking 67

Banking IT 67

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Solution

McKinsey

JUNE 24, 2016

The industry needs to change; here’s how to manage it.

Management 75

Management Management IT 75

McKinsey

JUNE 24, 2016

Deepwater is under the microscope in today’s environment. Oil executives discuss tactics to close the gap between development cost and commodity prices.

Development 46

Development 46

Strategy+Business

JUNE 21, 2016

The chief executive officer of AARP discusses the books that have contributed to her worldview.

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Strategy+Business

JUNE 20, 2016

Neustar president and CEO Lisa Hook began transforming the company four years ago by expanding on its heritage of building, and managing, massive data sets. Hook is confident the company will play an even bigger role in making the right connections as the Internet of Things takes off.

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Management Management IT 31

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At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

Career

Strategy+Business

JUNE 22, 2016

Relentless waves of disruption can make it difficult for people to envision a bright future in their own field.

IT 31

IT 31