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The #1 Office Perk? Natural Light

Harvard Business

Rather than windowless work stations commonly found in call centers, the Airbnb Call Center is designed to be an open space with access to natural light and views of the surroundings while replacing desks and phones with long couches, standing desks and wireless technology. The benefits of these elements is is well recognized.

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Access to Digital Technology Accelerates Global Gender Equality

Harvard Business

Accenture surveyed nearly 5,000 men and women in 31 countries, exploring their use of technology, including access to devices like smartphones and wireless wearable devices, and the frequency with which they use them. In these cases cultural factors are another significant consideration.

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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business

Mnangagwa is also taking steps to shift the culture in government towards assisting, rather than inhibiting business. Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunication company Econet Wireless has found success with its online payment platform that helps Zimbabweans manage the challenges of its multi-currency system.

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

You should attend the event if you are interested in: Learning lessons and finding inspiration from top business leaders; Receiving tools to strengthen your leadership and transform your business; Connecting with other leaders; Strengthening your team’s culture and creating buy-in, etc.

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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

They Update Their Talent Management Strategies. Campofrio Food Group, a multinational meat processor, decided to transform its technology, culture, and business processes at its 17-year-old flagship factory in Burgos, Spain. ” There are several strategies that can be used to develop IoT talent.

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Why Companies and Universities Should Forge Long-Term Collaborations

Harvard Business

Locate the company’s R&D near the talent. Companies also recognize that top talent is not confined to just a handful of schools. Bridge the cultural divide. Companies will gain greater access to cutting-edge research and scientific talent at a time when corporate R&D budgets are increasingly under pressure.

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