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Highly organised CEOs can hold back a firm’s flexibility in times of change

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The study was conducted by Lenos Trigeorgis, Professor of Strategy and Finance at Durham University Business School, alongside colleagues from Aarhus University, the Danish Finance Institute and the University of South Florida.

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Unlock the Power of Employee Resource Groups: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls And Create A Group That Drives Change

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C-Suite executives should understand the business case for establishing ERGs and ensure that time, finances and other resources are allocated to the groups. In 2018, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development ( CIPD ) UK successfully established a BME ERG ­— EmbRACE.

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Tribe Urban Entertainment Gives Interns a Hands-on Experience in Media

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Following this, he harnessed his existing skills— and acquired new ones —to build and launch his own media house, Tribe Urban Entertainment, in 2018, fulfilling a lifelong dream of his. And if at the very least it takes care of their food and travel, then at least it’s a couple less things they have to worry about financing.”

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The Post-Covid Economy Demands a Hybrid Office Concept | Virtual Offices and Remote Workers Drive Innovation and Productivity

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Virtual offices give workers the ability to come into a more professional environment, often designed with innovation in mind. Workers’ relationships with the office have undoubtedly been altered by the pandemic, and while some workers may desire to return to an office environment, there are still anxieties about making this transition. .

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One way to create cooler, cleaner megacities: Plant rooftop gardens!

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Outdoor air pollution is particularly deadly in dense urban environments in these nations. The natural environment often plays a role. billion from China to finance infrastructure projects. According to the World Health Organization, outdoor air pollution kills 4.2 Why do cities like these lack green space?

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

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Productivity levels vary significantly across different regions of the UK, with London and the Southeast not only outperforming other areas but the difference is increasing year on year according to the Office for National Statistics from (1998 to 2018). But it’s an exciting one in which we will change the way we function as a nation.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Kim Carson CEO, Founder, Parallax Futures With more than 15 years of leadership experience in research, operations, strategy, finance and business development, Carson’s track record stands out for clients. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Van Jones (CNN host) and was the festival production company for Newark Arts Festival (2017 and 2018).

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