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A Look into Microsoft’s Data-Driven Approach to Improving Sales

Harvard Business

Companies are beginning to utilize their employees’ behavioral data — generally known as people analytics — to better understand and improve their sales operations , with strong results. Microsoft, where we work, is no exception, and B2B sales is one of the areas where we are seeing the most value.

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Australia's Alleged Conservatives Surrender to Unions; GM Australia vs. GM US; Currency Madness Everywhere

MishTalk

When these protected companies and industries cave in to unions, these new wages and working conditions become the benchmark and these wages flow onto every other sector. Looking for madness? Baggage handlers for QANTAS earn up to $85k per annum. It is not sustainable and the repercussions are being felt right now.

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Why Consulting: The 2019 Ultimate Guide

QEmploy

If you’re in doubt about how much you can earn, look at the benchmarks for your specific title and industry. Marketing and Sales strategy. billion in 2017, the Nordic consulting industry is in healthy growth. What can you expect to earn? Here are the results. Most in-demand projects. Growth Strategy. Opportunity Assessment.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow

These could range from employee turnover, equipment malfunctions, or even seasonal variations in sales for businesses. “I was approached by a company to investigate why a very important project that should have taken one year actually took five years. Such insights lead to a reassessment of the benchmarks set for capacity.