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Why Companies Are Creating Their Own Coworking Spaces

Harvard Business

As of June 2018, corporate occupiers make up roughly one-quarter of WeWork’s members and revenues. The purpose of these spaces can vary widely, but they typically fall into one or more of three groups: transformation, innovation, and future-proofing. Who uses them? And what do they look like? Corporate coworkers seek the same.

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How to Decide Which Data Science Projects to Pursue

Harvard Business

In 2018, every organization has a data strategy. In the mediocre strategy, one or two of these projects may even have a clear ROI for the business. DNY59/Getty Images. But what makes a great one? We all know what failure looks like. Resources are invested, teams are formed, time goes by — but nothing comes of it.

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Transforming from a Good to Great Coach

Rick Conlow

years which is significantly lower than other age groups Have you noticed? The Conference Board’s “Executive Coaching Survey” (2018): This survey found that 68% of organizations use internal coaching programs, and 47% use external coaching programs. Furthermore, 70% will quit for a better offer. Why is this happening?

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Pros and Cons of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) Why a “Virtual PEO” May be the Better Option

Emerson Consulting Group

For example, the CEO of McBassie & Company reported in 2018 that 750,000 US companies with 3.7 The PEO claim is that a larger group creates administrative efficiency, greater negotiating “heft,” which thus lowers the costs of a smaller group. This group had one or more large claims in its claims history.

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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

Gartner recently estimated that through 2018 “80% of IoT implementations will squander transformational opportunities” and fail to monetize IoT data. These groups must work together. But chasing the cool factor can lead to compromised ROI. The reason? They Focus on the Business Challenge, Not the Technology.

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How Vineyard Vines Uses Analytics to Win Over Customers

Harvard Business

The Vineyard Vines team increased the reach for their annual St Patrick’s Day email campaign from 3,000 recipients in 2017 to more than 239,000 in 2018, while maintaining a highly personalized approach. A Seasonal Campaign Generates Outsized ROI Through Enhanced Cross-Channel Marketing.

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