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Labor Force, Employment, and Population April 2008 vs. April 2014

MishTalk

This post shows the first set, a comparison of April 2008 to April 2014. Age 16-24 Stats Since April 2008, the population in age group 16-24 rose by 3.6% Age 25-54 Stats Since April 2008, the population in age group 25-54 declined 0.8%, but the labor force declined 3.6%, and employment declined 4.6%.

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Credit Boom in China Could Trigger Bigger Crisis Than 2008; Three Things China Wants, Eight Things China Needs

MishTalk

Marc Faber believes China could spark a bigger crisis than in 2008. An alarming credit boom in China could trigger a global financial crisis that would make the one in 2008 look mild by comparison, says old gloomy eyes, Marc Faber. “If

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Why Your Employees Aren't Committed to Your Company Strategy

Organizational Talent Consulting

When leaders solicit ideas from others outside the traditionally involved management team, it improves the creativity of the ideas and reinforces that leaders value employees. Ideas are tagged and compared through comparison sorts. Solid project management processes can help leaders avoid the trap of over-analysis. Refinement.

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Consulting or Banking

Tom Spencer

This post provides you with a high level comparison of management consulting and investment banking. Management consultants assist organisations by providing advice to address specific problems and to improve organisational performance. In comparison, investment banks are competitive and hierarchical. Nature of the job.

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New Zealand’s Financial Crises Resilience

Tom Spencer

So how did New Zealand manage to escape the GFC relatively unscathed? Gabriel Makhlouf, former Reserve Bank Secretary, gave five major reasons (pdf) why New Zealand had managed to avoid the fate suffered by other advanced economies. These were: Domestic banks had limited exposure to global assets. lower than in March.

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Virtual Coaching is Inevitable but is it Effective?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Manage and provide support on how to use the technology and interact effectively. Select and organize virtual tools in a way that optimizes interaction and best supports activity management. A comparison of face-to-face and distance coaching practices: Coaches’ perceptions of the role of working alliance in problem resolution.

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Spain to Issue €55 Billion in New Debt, 72% to Roll Over Existing Debt; Interest Rate Perspective

MishTalk

Since 2008, Spanish debt has increased by €600 billion. For comparison purposes, the yield on 10-Year US notes is 2.25%. Mike "Mish" Shedlock [link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. Like Japan, Europe cannot stand higher interest rates.