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New Regulations Place Sustainability and ESG at the Center of National and Global Business Competitiveness

Brimstone Consulting

PFAS are used in hundreds of thousands of products, from nonstick pans to water-repellent sports gear, to stain-resistant rugs. For example, as of January 1, 2023, Maine requires that companies report PFAS in products by quantity to the state, and the state will ban all PFAS-containing products by 2030. If not, should it?

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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Determining appropriate product pricing (e.g. Prioritizing new product development efforts. Choosing specific product features. This form of segmentation is widely used since specific products often cater to individual needs relating to at least one demographic element. brick-and-mortar vs online).

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Take Steps Now to Protect Your Independent Status!

Successful Independent Consulting

Recent court ruling likely to impact independent consultants in the U.S. This article was written by Henry Telfeian, a labor relations and employment attorney as well as the general counsel for the Professional Independent Consultants of America, Inc. The company must only contract for the end product, not how it is achieved.

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California Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Independent Consulting and Subcontracting – Keep It Legal!

Women in Consulting

More than ever, it’s critical that self-employed consultants and their subcontractors take steps to maximum their chances to pass what is likely to become a stricter vendor compliance process. The company must only contract for the end product, not how it is achieved. Your situation depends on your particular facts. PICA Inc.).

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Don’t be Greedy – Be the Best

Martinka Consulting

The ruling was against the former board members of the Jones Group, an ownership group of apparel brands including Gloria Vanderbilt, Anne Klein and Nine West. It’s probably the one who expects, and is warranted, a higher salary because they’ll have higher productivity. Employee to hire isn’t the one who will work for less.

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Job Hub: TOMS Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at TOMS. Whether someone is out shopping for apparel or looking to better our world, TOMS gives an opportunity for both. Founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006, TOMS is the profitable product of a philanthropic vision. Are you an employer?

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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business

In the lean-manufacturing context, in contrast, assembly line workers learn to execute a variety of production tasks, take responsibility for product quality, and are encouraged to find ways to improve the production process. Workers tend to earn more and report higher engagement with their jobs. Locke of Brown University.

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