MishTalk

JULY 28, 2017

If there is a run on the bank, any bank in the EU, you better be among the first to get your money out. Although it’s your money, the EU wants to Freeze Accounts to Prevent Runs at Failing Banks. (more…).

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

The companies that think their employees’ digital IQs are unimportant are probably few and far between. After all, in just one decade the concept of “digital” has changed from a niche skill set to something that’s mandatory for virtually all blue-chip companies. If you don’t feel that your employees’ digital IQs are competitive, you have a major problem on your hands.

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MishTalk

JULY 28, 2017

An EU report out this month shows nonperforming loans were a staggering €1.092 trillion as of the end of 2016. The average non-performing rate in the EU is 5.1%, down from 5.7% in 2015. For comparison purposed, a World Bank Report has the US at 1.3%, Japan at 1.5%, and Canada at 0.6%. In contrast, Greece and Cyprus have NPL ratios of 46% and 45% respectively.

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Seth Godin Blog

JULY 28, 2017

It means "eye-like" as in the spot on a stingray that makes it appear to be looking at you. As far as I know, there are no words for nose-like or even ear-like. We're hardwired to be aware of eyes. We want to be seen, we're afraid to be seen, we need to be seen. The very best way to engage with your customers is for your organization to develop some more eyes.

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MishTalk

JULY 28, 2017

Senator McCain returned to the Senate last week providing the 50th vote allowing debate on Obamacare to begin. In an ironic twist of fate, shortly after Midnight on Friday, McCain voted against the Obamacare repeal. It failed 51-49. (more…).

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MishTalk

JULY 28, 2017

The consensus opinion got GDP right this month for the first time in three quarters. Real GDP rose an as expected 2.6% Revisions took the first quarter down to 1.2% from 1.4%. Real GDP was revised up 0.2 percentage point for 2014, was revised up 0.3 percentage point for 2015, and was revised down 0.1 percentage point for 2016. Inventories were negative for the quarter as sales were higher than expected.

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

Many people would agree that scheduling meetings is tedious. Perhaps you have experienced an email chain like this: Jenn, a potential client: Hey! What day/time works for a quick call next week? You: (toggling between calendar app and email) I’m wide open Monday. Jenn: (several hours later) Sorry. Traveling that day. How about Wednesday at 10 AM?

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

One of the most common ways that companies attempt to address organizational diversity is through formal training. Yet research on the effectiveness of such programs has yielded mixed results: Some studies show that diversity training is effective , others show it’s ineffective , and still others show that it may actually lead to backlash. This has led to pessimism regarding diversity training, with some claiming it simply doesn’t work.

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

An employee handbook update doesn’t usually merit a press release and glossy promotional video — except when there’s a benefits arms race on. The paid-parental-leave arms race is red-hot because employers see a unique opportunity to nab talent and headlines by one-upping their competitors. Although 86% of American employees have no access to paid parental leave, at elite firms access is growing.

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

Friendship matters. Everything we do to succeed in our careers is improved when we’re supported by a foundation of strong, stable friendships. Basic research tells us this is so, yet many who focus on their careers run the risk of losing touch with their closest social connections. Psychologists define close friends as those nonrelatives whose birthdays we celebrate, with whom we discuss intimate matters such as work or marital stress, and whom we might call upon for help with a move or a

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