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How Generative AI Will Transform Knowledge Work

Harvard Business

New generative AI-enabled tools are rapidly emerging to assist and transform knowledge work in industries ranging from education and finance to law and medicine. Generative AI can be a boon for knowledge work, but only if you use it in the right way.

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It’s Time to Prioritize Employees’ Financial Health

Harvard Business

Today’s workers must navigate complicated benefits packages and make critical decisions about their personal finances with limited or no guidance from their employers. Unfortunately, 80% of employees report being financially stressed, and only 28% of employers offer financial wellness programs.

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Finance and HR: The Executive Partnership That Transformed a Company

Strategy+Business

During the next six years, their partnership helped McGraw-Hill realize more than US$23 billion in value as the company dramatically reduced costs, divested its education business, and relaunched itself as a growth-oriented operating company called S&P Global.

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Finance Can Be a Noble Profession (Yes, Really)

Harvard Business

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.

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Wealth Management: Building and Protecting Fortunes

Tom Spencer

In addition to these core responsibilities, wealth managers may also provide additional services such as financial education and coaching, tax planning, and philanthropic planning. As such, wealth managers are typically highly-educated and have a wide range of professional qualifications and certifications.

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The ONE THING You Need to Make a Successful Leap Into Consulting or Coaching

Consulting Matters

Therefore seek out specialized support, mentorship and education from others who have "been there, done that" and encouragement from others who are in the same boat you are. Guides : Specialized support that can help you specific things you need such as finances, web development, legal issues, social media marketing, etc.

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Equity Research: Understanding the Role of Stock Analysts

Tom Spencer

Equity researchers typically have a background in finance, economics, or accounting and may hold certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Financial Consultant (CFC) designations. With the help of equity researchers, investors have better data to make more informed investment decisions.