Actionable
JUNE 29, 2017
Actionable is a completely remote working environment—many of us have never met in person. And yet we know each other on a deeply personal level. The post The Intimacies of Remote Working appeared first on Actionable.co.
MishTalk
JUNE 29, 2017
Reader Bian emailed an ad for huge discounts on cars. The fine print is rather amusing: Must be subprime and must finance through Chrysler Capital. (more…).
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Harvard Business
JUNE 29, 2017
More and more people are feeling tired and lonely at work. In analyzing the General Social Survey of 2016 , we found that, compared with roughly 20 years ago, people are twice as likely to report that they are always exhausted. Close to 50% of people say they are often or always exhausted due to work. This is a shockingly high statistic — and it’s a 32% increase from two decades ago.
MishTalk
JUNE 29, 2017
An article from Investopedia recently caught my attention: “ IMF Urges Banks to Invest In Cryptocurrencies ” The opening sentence of the article states: “ A June 2017 staff discussion note from the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) suggests that banks should consider investing in cryptocurrencies more seriously than they have in the past.” Let’s investigate the claim.
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BCG
JUNE 29, 2017
Article Thursday, June 29, 2017 Deep thought is often a casualty of the high-pressure and high-stakes C-suite environment. CEOs who do make time to reflect, however, say that it is time well spent.
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Seth Godin Blog
JUNE 29, 2017
Delegate it to your customers. Let them give feedback, good and bad, early and often. Delegate it to your managers. Build in close monitoring, training and feedback. Have them walk the floor, co-creating with their teams. Use technology. Monitor digital footprints, sales per square foot, visible customer actions. Create a culture where peers inspire peers, in which each employee acts like a leader, pushing the culture forward.
MishTalk
JUNE 29, 2017
Auto sales numbers have been poor, but the Commerce Department durable goods report says motor vehicles and parts shipments and orders are up. In a separate report on inventories, the Commerce Department says that for May, the unadjusted retail motor vehicles inventory was -1.0%. However, the seasonally-adjusted inventory number was +1.1%. This is a 2.1 percentage point difference between the adjusted and unadjusted numbers.
LSA Global
JUNE 29, 2017
We get asked by many learning and talent leaders about How to Build a Better Training Assessment. Getting training assessments right is an important topic because most training assessments are not only statistically invalid, but they are often implemented in a way that inhibits trust, decreases relevance, and wastes time. We believe that the fundamental purpose of a training assessment should be to answer the questions: “What is holding us back?
MishTalk
JUNE 29, 2017
In the third and final estimate of first quarter GDP, the BEA upped its assessment of GDP from 1.2% to 1.4%. The Econoday consensus expected no change. Let’s look at the details. (more…).
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Harvard Business
JUNE 29, 2017
From Boston to Los Angeles, “mixed use” development, combining residential and commercial properties, is on the rise. The benefits that have been cited for colocating housing and retail establishments include reduced travel distances, more-pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, and stronger local character. Recent research suggests another important potential benefit: Retail establishments may play an important role in crime prevention.
LSA Global
JUNE 29, 2017
We get asked by many learning and talent leaders about How to Build a Better Training Assessment. Getting training assessments right is an important topic because most training assessments are not only statistically invalid, but they are often implemented in a way that inhibits trust, decreases relevance, and wastes time. We believe that the fundamental purpose of a training assessment should be to answer the questions: “What is holding us back?
Harvard Business
JUNE 29, 2017
There are three things that all working parents have in common: (1) a lack of time; (2) a feeling that we should be spending more time — at work, with our kids, at the gym, or engaged in any number of important activities that get squeezed when we have too much to do; and (3) an uneasy, guilty, powerless, nagging feeling about all of it. There’s a better way.
MBO Partners
JUNE 29, 2017
Stay productive during the summer slow-down with these five tips.
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Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.
Harvard Business
JUNE 29, 2017
Dan McGinn, senior editor at Harvard Business Review, talks about what businesspeople can learn from how top performers and athletes prepare for their big moments. A big sales meeting, presentation, or interview can be pivotal to success in business. The same goes for pep talks that motivate employees. McGinn talks about both the research and practical applications of mental preparation and motivation.
Harvard Business
JUNE 29, 2017
The iPhone roared into the marketplace 10 years ago today, and overwhelmed the wireless world. The smartphone’s iconic social significance has been duly noted. What has escaped attention is that the device burst into a sector long insulated from the slightest threat of disruptive innovation. The iPhone’s victorious attack followed — and required — a long arc of liberalization in airwaves, itself a stunning regulatory and marketplace triumph.
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