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China Manufacturing Back in Contraction, Staffing Declines at Sharpest Pace Since March 2009.

MishTalk

Key points Growth of output eases to marginal pace Quickest rate of job shedding since March 2009 Marked falls in input costs and output charge January data signalled a deterioration of operating conditions in China’s manufacturing sector for the first time in six months. and down from 50.5 in December. and down from 50.5

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7 Ways to Improve Operations Without Sacrificing Worker Safety

Harvard Business

During my years at OSHA, where I served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor from 2009 through the beginning of 2017, I received several reports of safety system failures at DuPont facilities. The reality is that virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked.

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China PMI Contracts Fastest Since February-March 2009

MishTalk

China manufacturing and services are both in contraction at the fastest rate since early 2009. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI shows operating conditions deteriorate at fastest rate since March 2009. Markit reports the Caixin China General Services PMI has the fastest contraction of output seen since February 2009.

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Transformational Leadership: Changing Culture to Fuel Financial Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

In a fast-paced digital workplace, leaders face increasing pressure to innovate, make data-driven decisions, and effectively lead a remote and multicultural workforce. The purpose includes creating value for customers, investing in employees, dealing fairly with suppliers, and supporting the communities where corporations operate.

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6 Organizational Culture Change Strategies

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leaders need to be able to operate within and upon the business. 3 Organizational Culture Company Examples Organizations with strong organizational cultures are defined by having their culture deeply rooted in how they operate. Google is known for being unique and leveraging data everywhere. What gets resourced gets reinforced.

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Virtual Coaching is Inevitable but is it Effective?

Organizational Talent Consulting

However, most of those articles are authored by virtual coaching organizations using their data. An excellent virtual coach has the ability to: Operate the tools and functions of collaborative technology. Here is what peer-reviewed research contributes to the discussion on the effectiveness of virtual coaching. Cornelius, C.,

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3 Tactics for Accelerating Company Performance Despite an Economic Downturn

Organizational Talent Consulting

Only operating in the short term or taking too much risk and gambling on one specific future are frequent traps leaders fall into when facing economic uncertainty. One theme with organizations that are resilient amid change is sharing data with decision-makers openly. In God we trust, others must have data.” — Ronald D.

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