68 To Retain Women, U.S. Companies Need Better Childcare Policies
Harvard Business
MAY 28, 2021
Gender Policy Employee retention Personnel policies Digital ArticleNine strategies for business leaders.
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“Up or Out” Policy
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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It’s Time to Rethink Corporate Bereavement Policies
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Managing people Human resource management Personnel policies Digital ArticleFive ways to better support grieving employees.
Who Supports Diversity Policies? It Depends on the Policy
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Diversity Policy Digital ArticleA survey of 1,862 workers breaks down attitudes by race and gender.
Implementing Inclusive Policies Across a Global Organization
Harvard Business
MARCH 2, 2021
Three strategies for multinational companies. International business Diversity Globalization Global strategy Digital Article
Facebook’s Misleading Campaign Against Apple’s Privacy Policy
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
Guidelines and Sample Policy on Nonprofit Political Activity
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.
Sugar Wars, Sweet Deals, Bad Policy
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
Should Your Family Business Have a “No In-Laws” Policy?
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Hiring Personnel policies Talent management Digital ArticleThe short answer: maybe.
7 Steps for Preparing CASL Compliance Policies
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.
The Omissions That Make So Many Sexual Harassment Policies Ineffective
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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A Winning Parental Leave Policy Can Be Surprisingly Simple
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.
Merkel’s Human Rights Speaker Resigns Over Refugee Policy
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
What PwC Learned from Its Policy of Flexible Work for Everyone
Harvard Business
JANUARY 28, 2019
Personnel policies Organizational culture Work-life balance Digital ArticleWorking parents aren’t the only ones who need flex time.
Power, policy and public perception
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
Merkel Reaffirms "Refugees Welcome" Policy Over Her Own Party's Objections
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Ms Merkel emerges from the tussle with her “refugees welcome” policy broadly intact and her grip on the CDU-CSU alliance maintained, despite the strains between its left and right wings. Refugees got all the "signal" they need from Merkel's inept policy. German chancellor Angela Merkel seems bound and determined to go out in flames due to her open arms welcoming of refugees. Earlier today Merkel Rejected German Plan for Refugee Transit Zones.
How to Thrive in an Era of Shifting Trade Policy
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
Equity Valuations, an Everything Bubble and “Policy Trumpacho”
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
How to Design a Return Policy
Harvard Business
AUGUST 2, 2016
Return policies are offered by retailers to help reduce customer risk and act as an incentive for product purchase. Anecdotal evidence suggests that return rates in excess of 20% can be enough to wipe out a retailer’s operating profit, which makes retailers cautious about offering a lenient return policy to help stimulate customer demand. However, increasing purchases via a more lenient return policy does lead to higher returns, and the exact impact depends on the policy.
Have Your Privacy Policies Kept Up with Your Digital Transformation?
Harvard Business
JUNE 29, 2020
The pandemic has rapidly transformed many companies’ business models. Security & privacy Technology Risk management Digital Article
How We Rewrote Our Company’s Mental Health Policy
Harvard Business
JULY 11, 2016
As a leader in your organization, you have the authority and responsibility to improve your policy to better support employees. wrote an entirely new mental health policy and openly discussed it with our team — and how you can do the same: Step 1: Define Your Goals. First, I partnered with our director of human resources to discuss the most important elements for this policy to include. After her research, your HR director should draft your policy.
Complying with Family-Friendly Leave Policies Is Not Enough
Harvard Business
APRIL 13, 2016
A managers’ challenge is how to take these “on the books” policies and move them beyond simple compliance to a place of executional excellence. In our work with employers, we find that when managers embrace new policies and regulations rather than grudgingly complying, they bring needed change to workplace culture. This may sound like a big project, so we find it is useful to start by improving our implementation of one policy and then moving to the next.
Research: A Strong Privacy Policy Can Save Your Company Millions
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.
Fed’s Asymmetric Policy: Stagflation Lite Coming Up? Here Already?
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Today the BLS reported the CPI for All Items rose 0.4% in October. “On a seasonally adjusted basis, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent in October after rising 0.3 percent in September. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 in October, the same increase as in September.” ” Many have hopped on the Stagflation or Stagflation Lite bandwagon recently. Is stagflation coming up? Has it arrived already? more…). Economics
Otmar Issing on ECB Policies and the Eurozone
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.
Survey: What Diversity and Inclusion Policies Do Employees Actually Want?
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
If organizations want to make progress, they need to invest in the right areas. Diversity Human resource management Managing people Digital Article
How can business leaders, policy makers, and individuals prepare today for the jobs of tomorrow?
McKinsey
APRIL 20, 2018
Zoë Baird and Tim O’Reilly share their perspectives on the disruptive impact that automation and artificial intelligence will have on society, and their advice for what we need to do today to smooth the transition. Future of Organizations & Work
7 Steps for Preparing CASL Compliance Policies
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.
Transgender, Gender-Fluid, Nonbinary, and Gender-Nonconforming Employees Deserve Better Policies
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Even well-intentioned organizations inadvertently reinforce outdated gender norms. Gender Human resource management Diversity Digital Article
Are the Fed’s Interest Rate Policies Self-Defeating?
MishTalk
AUGUST 15, 2016
It’s rare that I agree with economic theories written up in mainstream media. But this is one of those times, … Continue reading → Economics
Fascinating Look at Why Brexit Happened Through Eyes of Cameron’s Deputy Director of Policy
MishTalk
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Daniel Korski, deputy director of the policy unit in David Cameron’s government, explains Why We Lost the Brexit Vote. Korski offers a look at policy attempts, EU infighting, backroom deals that collapsed, the EU’s mistrust of conservatives, and what he believes the Remain camp should have done. more…). Economics
The Obama Administration’s Roadmap for AI Policy
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 21, 2016
AI policy should be an urgent concern. government is not designing policy for general intelligence or “strong AI.” Alternatively, perhaps the real policy response — an aggressive international recruiting campaign for top AI research talent — is not meant for public consumption. On October 12, 2016, President Obama’s Executive Office published two reports that laid out its plans for the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
Another US Foreign Policy Success: Isis Controls Half of Syria after Palmyra Seizure
MishTalk
MAY 21, 2015
Congratulations are in order for team Bush and team Obama for another stunning US foreign policy success: Isis Controls Half of Syria after Palmyra Seizure. The non-amusing fact in this mess is the policies of George Bush, Obama, and Hillary Clinton are similar if not identical. Make no bones about it, the takeover of Palmyra was a major US foreign policy success, provided you understand the goal.
Required Pension Contributions of California Cities Will Double in Five Years says Policy Institute: Quadruple is More Likely
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
Plagues of Locusts Invade Russia; Putin's Inane Food Contraband Destruction Policy; Law of Productive Assets
MishTalk
AUGUST 8, 2015
Putin's Inane Food Contraband Destruction Policy In an action as economically stupid as president Roosevelt destroying US farm produce during the Great Depression, Russia Incinerates Contraband Food. One year into its embargo on western food products, Russia has launched a controversial campaign to destroy all contraband meat, dairy and produce, using on-the-spot incinerators, dump trucks, rollers and meat grinders.
Uber’s New Tipping Policy Is a Mistake
Harvard Business
MAY 5, 2016
While Uber maintains its policy that “…tips are not included on Uber’s platforms (except on UberTAXI), and that tipping is neither expected nor required” as part of the settlement, it retreats by adding , “…riders are free to offer tips and drivers are welcome to accept them.” The problem with Uber’s “don’t…but in case you do” tipping policy is it changes the meaning of a tip.
Unwilling and Unable! Washington State Rejects Obama’s Proposal to Extend Canceled Policies
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.”.
Reader asks “Is the Khan Academy’s Free Education Policy Socialistic?” Is Mish a Socialist?
MishTalk
APRIL 28, 2016
Reader Drew wants to know if the Khan Academy’s free education policy is socialistic. Although unasked, the same question seems … Continue reading → Economics
China Accelerates Bad Debt Writeoffs; Reflections on "Policies to Counter Economic Volatility"
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.
Turkey Diversifies Foreign Policy: Russia and Turkey Agree to Pipeline Deal
MishTalk
OCTOBER 10, 2016
For the third time in three months, Russian president Vladimir Putin and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Istanbul. The result of this meeting is a Gas Pipeline Deal that bypasses Ukraine. more…). Economics
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