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ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas

Workplace Insight

When the idea of ESG (environmental, social and governance credentials) first surfaced nearly two decades ago in a 2005 United Nations report, it was just an acronym businesses were trying to understand and get to grips with. And finally, nearly 50 percent wanted to be part of organisations that promoted a ‘sense of purpose’.

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Giving Credit Where It's Due

Office Dynamics

Nearly all ( 94 percent ) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. The vast majority of respondents ( 91 percent ) also felt support staff should be recognized on Administrative Professionals Day (April 24), a 25-point jump from a similar survey conducted in 2005.

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Could You Telecommute From Italy?

On The Job

If you think you have a pretty sweet deal because you're allowed to work from home one or two days a week, consider the arrangement Barry Frangipane managed to make with his employer. And even though he lived in Venice in 2004 to 2005, he says what he did is still possible today. Read this latest story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com.

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Do You Know Your Lifestyle Ratios?

Stephanie LH Calahan

Each month, you may anxiously await the reports that provide the numbers that help you manage your business.  You might have interest income, rental income, and investment income along with your business income or salary. Investment income will only include the time you take selecting your investments and managing your portfolio.

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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « CEOs Believe Technology is Rising in Importance | Main | Coworking Labs - Our New Research Blog for our Coworking Project » June 03, 2010 The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce One of the most important trends of the last few decades is the growing use of contingent workers. 

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How to Break Up with Your Business Partner

Success

CEO Company: Security Investment Partners , an investment management firm in San Diego Reason for Breakup: Disagreement over partner’s retirement date Winning Strategy: The partner eventually left with a clean break and joined another firm, keeping the friendship intact. “The goal is to let go and move on as fast as possible,” Emerson says.

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