Harvard Business

JANUARY 20, 2022

Stress can reduce people’s tolerance for rules that seem to get in the way of doing their jobs. Cybersecurity and digital privacy Psychology Digital Article

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2021

Some managers wanted to prevent Bad Things from happening in the organization, so they added policies or procedures. However, the policies and procedures increase friction and make it harder to get the Right Things done. It's time to start removing some of those policies and procedures.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 6, 2016

It is common for top consulting firms to subject consultants to a rigorous “up or out” policy. Consulting firms appear to employ the “up or out” policy for three reasons. Firstly, consulting firms typically embrace a meritocratic culture, and so the “up or out” policy is a way of making sure that the best consultants advance within the firm. The up or out policy ensures that this network continues to grow. Management Consulting consulting up or out policy

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 15, 2020

Every organization has policies of some sort. The smaller the organization, the fewer policies you might have. And, the larger the organization, the more policies you might think you need. Worse, the policies destroy trust. Why have policies anyway?

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Diversity and inclusion Workplace discrimination Time-off policies Digital ArticleOne third of Americans don’t identify as Christian. Here’s how to offer a more equitable approach to time off.

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Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2021

It will help you retain in-demand workers and protect you from legal risk. Managing organizations Operations Risk management Digital Article

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Diversity Policy Digital ArticleA survey of 1,862 workers breaks down attitudes by race and gender.

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Harvard Business

MAY 28, 2021

Gender Policy Employee retention Personnel policies Digital ArticleNine strategies for business leaders.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Managing people Human resource management Personnel policies Digital ArticleFive ways to better support grieving employees.

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Harvard Business

JULY 1, 2021

Personnel policies Ethics Health Digital ArticleLessons from a health care system in Texas.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Six strategies for managers. Organizational culture Collaboration and teams Work-life balance Digital Article

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The people and planning you’ll need to set yourselves up for success. Organizational change Social movements Labor Audio

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MishTalk

MAY 31, 2017

A “sugar bomb” will detonate on June 5 unless the US and Mexico can reach an agreement on sugar imports within the next week. If the US takes action, Mexico has threatened to retaliate. Corn and high fructose corn syrup are likely targets. Mexico is the key buyer of US corn syrup. more…). Economics

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 3, 2014

She also mentioned that a good CASL compliance policy could go a long way in protecting you. In today’s post, Maanit provides you with the seven steps you need to take to prepare an effective CASL compliance policy. Tips for preparing a CASL compliance policy. Although there is no “one policy fits all”, following are some of the steps that each organization should take when developing its CASL compliance policy. Step #6: Draft CASL Compliance Policies.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 5, 2023

Sponsor content from DELOITTE GLOBAL TAX. Talent management Sponsor Content

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The Nonprofit Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In these contentious political times, those of us in the social services field may feel the need to be more vocal about policies that effect our clients and our missions, while simultaneously facing pressure to "not rock the boat" or be controversial. To explain the law and put my board at ease, I have gone through several sources to put together the following guidelines and policy for engaging in political activity.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 2, 2021

Three strategies for multinational companies. International business Diversity Globalization Global strategy Digital Article

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Consulthon

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Hello Consultants, I am a Manager of a small family business. With small businesses depending heavily on smartphones, lost and stolen devices are a top mobile security concern. The company I am ma

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

A conversation with researchers Alexandra Feldberg and Tami Kim on rooting out bias in customer interactions. Customer service Cognitive bias Diversity and inclusion Audio

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 28, 2019

Personnel policies Organizational culture Work-life balance Digital ArticleWorking parents aren’t the only ones who need flex time.

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Seth Godin Blog

MAY 10, 2014

Car dealers working together to stop Tesla. The NFL refusing to pay sales tax. Amazon trading customer satisfaction for concessions. Power utilities working to stop net metering by solar panel homeowners. Telecom companies working behind the scenes to get the FCC to abandon net neutrality. Just because an organization has the power to do something doesn''t mean it should

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MishTalk

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Jason Leach at Fusion Capital credits “ Policy Trumpacho “ (more…). The S&P is up 8% since the election. Volatility has been squashed. The VIX is near record lows. Economics

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Hiring Personnel policies Talent management Digital ArticleThe short answer: maybe.

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BCG

JUNE 7, 2017

Article Wednesday, June 07, 2017 Proposed changes to US trade policies could have huge implications for manufacturers and retailers, in some cases devastating profits and rendering well-honed business models obsolete. Article

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Consulthon

MARCH 4, 2018

Companies would like to avoid the use of paper and to keep everything on-line. It has their advantages such as efficiency, you do not spend hours to look for a particular document from client, vend

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Alan Weiss

MARCH 12, 2022

If you think consulting is rocket science, allow me to disabuse you of that notion. A couple of weeks ago, in talking to a client on other matters, I learned that his top sales commission for his people was 15%. That meant that if you produced a million in business, you received $150,000 over the course of its delivery. That’s not a high incentive approach in my opinion. But then I found out he capped it at a million, and if you sold, say, a second million, you received nothing further!!

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BCG

JUNE 9, 2016

At the same time, many are debating the monetary policies of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the effects of low inflation and low interest rates on the economy as the region slowly recovers from the financial crisis of 2008. Video Thursday, June 09, 2016 As one of the original architects of the euro, Otmar Issing was on the frontlines as the Eurozone adopted a single currency.

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

From 2015 to 2017, more than 75 large companies issued press releases touting new or expanded parental leave policies. Forward-thinking companies recognize that generous paid parental leave and other family-friendly policies provide reputational benefits, confer a competitive edge in recruitment, and increase employee productivity and retention. Several of the policies profiled throw even the pretense of gender neutrality out the window.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

It claims Apple’s plan to give users more control over their data will harm small businesses. But the facts don’t add up. Sales & Marketing Customers Market research Marketing Digital Article

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Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2017

Our research began with a simple question: If 98% of organizations in the United States have a sexual harassment policy, why does sexual harassment continue to be such a persistent and devastating problem in the American workplace? As evidenced by recent headlines regarding ongoing sexual harassment in the National Park Service , Uber , and Fox News , it seems clear that sexual harassment policies have not stopped the problem they were designed to address.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2020

The pandemic has rapidly transformed many companies’ business models. Security & privacy Technology Risk management Digital Article

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MishTalk

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The Seattle Times reports State insurance commissioner rejects Obama’s proposal to extend canceled policies. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has rejected President Obama’s proposal to allow insurance companies to extend health insurance policies for people who have received notices that their policies will be cancelled at the end of the year. We will not be allowing insurance companies to extend their policies.”.

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MishTalk

APRIL 10, 2017

The California Policy Center estimates Required Pension Contributions Will Nearly Double in 5 Years. I claim it will be much worse. more…). Economics

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MishTalk

MARCH 30, 2014

We have policies in store to counter economic volatility. Policies to Counter Economic Volatility Yes indeed, central banks have "policies in store to counter economic volatility", and they use them. It was those policies in the wake of the dotcom bust that led to an even bigger debt bubble and subsequent housing crash. Financial stress related to Ponzi financing and other bad debts in China is readily visible in numerous places.

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 3, 2014

She also mentioned that a good CASL compliance policy could go a long way in protecting you. In today’s post, Maanit provides you with the seven steps you need to take to prepare an effective CASL compliance policy. Tips for preparing a CASL compliance policy. Although there is no “one policy fits all”, following are some of the steps that each organization should take when developing its CASL compliance policy. Step #6: Draft CASL Compliance Policies.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 15, 2017

Merkel’s human rights speaker, Erika Steinbach, resigned over the chancellor’s immigration policy. She also left the CDU party. more…). Economics

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Inflation Expectations One-Year Inflation Expectations US Dollar, Euro, Yen, British Pound Forward Curves "Europe Has Become Japan" Seidner says that if he was washed up on an island and could periodically see one chart to let him know the state of the global economy the above chart would be the one as it shows interest rates, implied path of monetary policy, and the divergence between the US and the rest of the world. Here''s an interesting video from the recent James Grant Conference.

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MishTalk

JULY 8, 2017

At the Fed, the debate is over normalization of the balance sheet. The Fed has already finished tapering. The ECB is still addicted to a balance sheet build-up. But i. In contrast, the ECB is still addicted to a balance sheet build-up. But internal feuding has picked up with Germany and the hawks on one side and doves on the other. more…). Economics

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Here is an amusing as well as accurate assessment of the Fed''s forward guidance policy in comic form, courtesy of The Telegraph and Steen Jakobsen, chief economist of Saxo Bank, who sent me the link. Inquiring minds and comic addicts may appreciate more from Alex, including a 15 part series It''s a Wonderful Crisis. Mike "Mish" Shedlock. link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

What is more, we found that a good corporate privacy policy can shield firms from the financial harm posed by a data breach — by offering customers transparency and control over their personal information — while a flawed policy can exacerbate the problems caused by a breach. Why Study Privacy Policies? These policies are important customer communication tools because the firm has legally agreed to abide by them. Osman Rana/Hayon Thapaliya/Unsplash.

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