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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

Of course, software firm 37 Signals has been operating four-day work weeks over the summer since 2008. Indeed, a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management indicates that fifteen percent of companies offer a 32-hour workweek.

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M&A Deals Fail At Highest Rate Since 2008

MishTalk

In yet another potential market topping sign, M&A Deals Fail At Highest Rate Since 2008 The value of deals that fail to complete has reached its highest level since 2008, in the latest sign that the best year for mergers and acquisitions since the financial crisis will also feature a number of high-profile failures.

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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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Is poor account management a drag on your productivity?

The Source

We produce less per working hour than many of our friends in the G7, a fact that’s remained stubbornly true with little sign of improvement since the 2008 global financial crisis. The UK has long suffered from weak productivity. Is there a parallel among professional services firms?

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Hilarious Transcripts of Fed Minutes from 2008 Reveal Completely Clueless Fed

MishTalk

Here is a list of FOMC Transcripts and Other Historical Materials, 2008 Notes I purposely cherry picked statements of various Fed governors. Amazingly, Bernanke spoke of pent-up demand for housing in January of 2008 The January 29-30 transcript was a whopping 194 pages long. percentage point to GDP growth in 2008 and 0.3

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Buying out the banks – a repeat of 2007/2008 or something new?

Ben de Haldevang

This week we talk about the wave of forced mergers in the US. Paul Siegenthaler, Abhay Pande and I talk about the drivers for the current transactions, what are the implications from an integration perspective, and what the future holds. As ever, we’d love to hear from you. Please let us know your thoughts, comments and ideas.

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Main Risks of Aerospace Engineering Projects: How to Implement Wise Risk Management into Your Organization

Epicflow

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Project management risks. Managing the supply chain. Talent management. .