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Emerging Technology in the Accounting Industry: Instrument not Obstacle

Tom Spencer

Looking at a dataset of occupations in various countries, it is notable that “Accountant” came out as the 8 th most sought after profession ( Michael Page, 2015 ). Is there still a future in accounting? Accountants are in high demand in many countries worldwide including America, Korea, Canada, and Australia. Image: Unsplash. References.

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Change Readiness?—?Essential but Oft-Omitted

Harmonious Workplaces

Preparing organizations to handle change both efficiently and sustainably requires a systematic approach. Learning cultures promote not only readiness but also organizational commitment and grit to “tough it out” when friction occurs (Mueller-Hanson & Pulakos, 2015). Readiness to Change in Education Industry. link] Singh, S.

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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry.

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Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency

Harvard Business

Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. Efficiency is about doing the same with less. The benefits from improving efficiency appear to have petered out.

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Eight Tech trends of 2015

freshminds

Technology is constantly influencing the way that businesses run in 2015. In a recent report, Deloitte has predicted that the following eight technology trends are set to change the way businesses will engage with their customers, how work gets done and how markets and industries will change over the next 18-24 months.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

These include offsetting greenhouse gas production by purchasing carbon credits, investing in more efficient gas turbine engines, using sustainable aviation fuel, and manufacturing with novel materials and 3D printing methods. Figure 2: Aviation Industry CO 2 Emissions. Billion industry by 2027. The Aviation Market.

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The Affordable Health Care Act: Are You Ready for 2015? |Women.

Women in Consulting

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