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The Lingering Cost of Instant Fashion

Harvard Business

Consumers should understand the side effects of business models — particularly the privatization of profit and the socialization of costs, including human and environmental harm.

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Leveling Up: Consulting Skills for an AI-Powered World

Tom Spencer

For example, in a retail setting, let’s say a fashion clothing client wants to understand the purchasing behaviour of their customers. The data analysis may reveal that many customers are looking for sustainable and ethical clothing options.

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Servant Leadership: A Better DNA for Leaders

Rick Conlow

Consequently, he is changing his industry with cheaper quality fashion while having an ethical conscience of its impact on customers, employees, the community, and the environment. Persson’s goals are quality in the clothing line, safety, and financial stability for all employees. Pulling It All Together.

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Things You Shouldn’t Do During Interviews, Employers

Harmonious Workplaces

The candidate felt they had developed a good rapport with some of the members of the team, though they had a nagging feeling that the culture of the office had a tinge of old-fashioned outdatedness. However, they shrugged it off and went to the office for the interview prepared with questions.

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MIT Media Lab’s Joi Ito on Digital Innovation and Disruption

BCG

The Lab is supported by more than 80 members—including some of the world’s leading corporations—representing such diverse fields as electronics, entertainment, fashion, health care, and telecommunications. Soon after coming to MIT, Ito introduced mindfulness meditation training to the Media Lab.

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Big Data in Marketing – It Is Here To Stay

Tom Spencer

L’Oreal Paris, for instance, uses an algorithm searching Google, YouTube and other networks for user-generated content, trying to determine the next big trends in the beauty and fashion industry. First of all, there are a lot of ethical concerns surrounding the gathering of data.

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The DNA of a New Species of Leaders

Rick Conlow

Consequently, he is changing his industry with cheaper quality fashion while having an ethical conscience of its impact on customers, employees, the community, and the world. Persson’s goals are quality in the clothing line, safety, and financial stability for all employees. The New Species of Leaders: Pulling It All Together.

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