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Human Resources Management – How to Get Started

Tom Spencer

Human resource teams are critical to the growth of a company since employees typically represent both the biggest operating expense and largest off-balance sheet asset for most businesses. Talent Acquisition. The goal of compensation teams is to develop competitive compensation packages to recruit and retain strong talent.

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Boosting Business Profitability

Business Consulting Agency

In this article, we will delve into how business consultants can drive profitability for organizations of all sizes and industries. This includes scrutinizing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Talent Management A skilled and motivated workforce is crucial to profitability.

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M&A deals – benefits and drawbacks

Tom Spencer

Increased market share : assuming the two companies are in the same industry, bringing their resources together may result in larger market share. Improved labor talent : expanding the labor pool from which the new, larger company can draw can aid in growth and development. Conclusion.

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Why Financial Statements Don’t Work for Digital Companies

Harvard Business

In contrast, industrial giant GE’s stock price has declined by 44 % over the last year, as news emerged about its first losses in last 50 years. Why do investors react negatively to financial statement losses for an industrial firm but disregard such losses for a digital firm? Let’s first look at the balance sheet.

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Small Business Survival Tips During COVID-19

Martinka Consulting

Some are busier than ever – the grocery industry, medical supplies, etc. You want good talent back when this is over. I’ve also heard a lot of PE firms are telling their operating companies to use the lines of credit to strengthen their balance sheets cash position so consider this. This virus has affected every business.

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Customers are your ‘ace in the hole’ during uncertain times

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After years of immense growth, there are signs of economic headwinds across industries , with higher interest rates, stock market declines, pandemic challenges, labor shortages, global political instability, and more. Firms are becoming more risk-averse and deliberate in their spending plans through the end of the year.

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Kodak’s Downfall Wasn’t About Technology

Harvard Business

Companies often see the disruptive forces affecting their industry. After all, they have many capabilities that entrants are racing to replicate, such as access to markets, technologies, and healthy balance sheets. The American icon had the talent, the money, and even the foresight to make the transition.

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