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A Look at How Brad D. Smith Motivated and Inspired Intuit Employees

Success

I’ve done a number of things in the spirit of employee motivation ,” said Smith, who was named CEO in 2008. “I His promotion came at a time of rebranding, as the 25-year-old Intuit was looking forward to its next quarter century. His team met the deadline, and he took the leap. I tend to be a storyteller and a student of history.

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The Secrets Behind Portugal’s Booming Coworking Industry

Allwork

I consider the following features most specific to the Portuguese context: The global economic and financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent sovereign debt crisis in Portugal triggered the emergence of a set of collaborative spaces that gained momentum as the economy recovered. The promotional campaigns have produced positive results.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

In 2008, things got really crazy. They specialize in offering educational and networking opportunities, and they’re always looking for passionate professionals to help organize local events. Create Your Own Admin Networking Group. I was no longer an anonymous admin; I was officially seen as a leader in the admin field.

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Workplace Trends for 2008

On The Job

Surveillance equipment, gates, bars, anti-theft devices, attack dogs, security guards, indentity theft products and anyone or anything that promotes "protection" will be in demand. There's room for the little guy. Physicians who "teach" their patients to become healthier will attract patients. Being tuned-out will exact a price.

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McKinsey spotlights The Networked Enterprise

BioTeams

We call this new kind of company The Networked Enterprise ". Read The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0 Read The Networked Enterprise Book by Ken Thompson - published in June 2008! "A new class of company is emerging--one that uses collaborative Web 2.0 finds its payday. click here for more details ).

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5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression

On The Job

Depending on the situation, you can ask about industry challenges in this economy, how they do their job, what professional organizations they find the most helpful or even if they use any social networking to help them get more business. Edit the self promotion. This post originally ran in 2008)

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To boost productivity in the UK, we need to think big and different

Workplace Insight

The decline in UK productivity since the Great Recession of 2008/2009 has been a matter of concern for business leaders, policymakers, and economists alike. The UK has historically suffered from underinvestment in infrastructure, including transportation networks, digital connectivity, and research and development facilities.