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How to Be More Productive Without Burning Out

Harvard Business

Like many of my classmates, shortly after college, I joined the ranks of a top strategy and management consulting firm. According to a 2008 survey , the vast majority of professionals (94%) worked 50 hours or more a week, and almost half worked more than 65 hours a week. The same is true for productivity.

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How to Work Together When You Don’t Agree

Organizational Talent Consulting

Here are four strategies for staying civil on topics more sensitive and important than the temperature. The cost of unproductive conflict The distinction between productive and unproductive conflict lies in the importance of the issue and the amount of energy you put into it. Here are four strategies for staying civil.

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Establishment Survey +173K Jobs, Private Jobs +140,000; Unemployment Rate 5.1%

MishTalk

Initial Reaction The establishment survey came in a weaker than expected 173,000 job. percent which is below the low end estimate and the lowest of the recovery, since April 2008. to 5.1% - Household Survey U-6 unemployment: -0.1 to 5.1% - Household Survey U-6 unemployment: -0.1 The unemployment rate fell 2 tenths to 5.1

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3 Tactics for Accelerating Company Performance Despite an Economic Downturn

Organizational Talent Consulting

Reactive workforce reductions, burn-the-furniture cost-cutting, and spray-and-pray strategies out of desperation have historically led to considerable losses. Implementation typically involves experimentation, analyzing the existing strategies, and creative experiential learning exercises. It is easy to find out what doesn't work.

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IMC CHOOSES AON TO EXCLUSIVELY ADMINSTER PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS

IMC USA

Affinity offers full service capabilities; technical expertise and industry knowledge that adds value through an innovative approach to program strategy, from the design of products and services to the delivery of the marketing message. productivity solutions. Visit [link]. for more information. consulting. and effective risk.

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Your New Hit Product Might Be Underpriced

Harvard Business

The odds are stacked against new products or services. We have diagnosed thousands of product failures over the last 30 years, and have found recurring patterns. Often new products are over-engineered with too many features, usually at too high a price. The problem with wildly successful products. How could they not have?

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Lead to the future: leadership imperatives for success

Brimstone Consulting

A recent survey found that 67% of companies that implemented remote or hybrid work policies in response to the pandemic expect these policies to remain in place permanently or for the long-term. The survey also found that cutting back on company events, bonuses, and training is ineffective and negatively impacts employee commitment.