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ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas

Workplace Insight

In fact, a recent report revealed that job-seekers are turning down job offers by companies showcasing weak ESG credentials, a sure sign of the importance of substantive ESG policies for potential talent. One such consideration could be around conferences and trade shows, which account for a significant volume of business trips.

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes Have you ever been on a conference call and couldnt get a word in because there were so many people on the call and they were talking over each other? Does it seem like nothing is accomplished on conference calls? Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. Here’s a glimpse into our comprehensive onboarding agenda: Introduction to Team Dynamics Schedule regular daily huddles in the initial weeks, adjusting to fewer meetings as the new hire becomes more integrated.

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For all its flaws, COP28 still gives us a route to a greener future

Workplace Insight

The Buildings Breakthrough is part of the Breakthrough Agenda, which provides a framework for countries, businesses, and other interested parties to strengthen their commitments in key emitting sectors. This is by a coalition of leading public, private and public-private global initiatives.

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In anticipation of protests at ALEC’s recent meeting in.

Denise Aday

But ALEC didn’t live up to those spoon-fed talking points: ALEC assembled a dossier of disfavored reporters and activists, kicked reporters out of its conference who might write unfavorable stories, and managed to boot a community forum critical of ALEC from its reserved room.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

The Office Professionals Place

This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. Sunday, April 11, 2010 Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room Here we go again another Monday morning meeting. It is a difficult meeting to attend because it is a time waster - unproductive and boring.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Second in developing the approach, practice active listening skills by clarifying and paraphrasing what you heard so that everyone is on the same page.

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