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Being honest about the expenses that go into developing and distributing a product can increase sales and enhance a firm''s bond with consumers MORE
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 MORE
Business transformations are typically built around new structural elements, including policies, processes, facilities, and technology. hbr staff/jake hinds/unsplash. Not long ago, I asked 100 CEOs attending a conference how many of them were currently involved in a significant business transformation. Nearly all of them raised their hands, which was no surprise. According to a study by BCG, 85% of companies have undertaken a transformation during the past decade. MORE
It’s rare that I agree with economic theories written up in mainstream media. But this is one of those times, … Continue reading → Economics MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
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What the United States needs are smart economic policies that disrupt the market forces that are currently driving undocumented immigration. Policy Labor National competitiveness North America Digital ArticlePresident Trump campaigned on a promise to “build a great, great wall on our southern border.” ” After he was inaugurated as president, his administration said it was considering taxing imports from Mexico to cover the estimated cost of $21.6 billion. MORE
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. MORE
The problem with Uber’s “don’t…but in case you do” tipping policy is it changes the meaning of a tip. However, if Uber is intent on maintaining its no-tipping policy, it should find another method to reward highly rated drivers. MORE
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 MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
All of these issues are legitimate concerns of the American people and deserve to be the topic of serious policy debate. Trust is necessary whenever data is involved, and wild swings in policy will inevitably erode trust in the United States. If we want to preserve our position at the forefront of the innovation economy, we must act more thoughtfully when creating policy. President Trump’s action to deliver on his campaign promises has been swift. MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
Return policies are offered by retailers to help reduce customer risk and act as an incentive for product purchase. In fact, retailers often choose to offer return policies with checks and balances, ones that include some lenient terms but with restrictions as well. MORE
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). MORE
Here''s an interesting video from the recent James Grant Conference. The title of this year''s conference is Investing Opportunistically, Separating the Beta from the Alpha. The first five minutes are introductions and attendee notes you may wish to skip over. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
For good measure, Trump blasted Canada over its dairy product policy. Just days after Trump backed away from a trade war with China, the Trump administration launched a National-Security Probe on Steel Imports. more…). Economics MORE
The outrage against Trump’s 7-nation migration ban has been both swift and furious. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham spoke out against Trump calling the ban a “self-inflicted wound” In response, Trump did what he usually does when people disagree with him: blast them in a series of Tweets, accusing the pair of “ wanting to start WWIII “ What’s going on? more…). Economics MORE
49 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 MORE
If you haven’t established a social media policy for your business, it’s time to get busy. Like an Internet Use policy, a social media policy explains how employees can utilize social media when representing the company. Every Company Needs One. MORE
A managers’ challenge is how to take these “on the books” policies and move them beyond simple compliance to a place of executional excellence. Executional excellence on each policy usually costs very little beyond some creativity and a little care. MORE
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. The up or out policy ensures that this network continues to grow. (Source: Flickr ). MORE
Too many companies’ HR policies are overly restrictive. Such policies are often convoluted and overly paternal, and attempt to control the behavior of regular people through rules designed to rein in the “bad apples.” Although a small percentage of employees may try to take advantage of more flexible or generous policies, designing your HR policies with such people in mind isn’t the answer. Establish a zero-tolerance policy for dishonesty. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
Sustainability Policy North America Digital ArticleThe Paris climate agreement – under which governments from around the world agreed to keep the global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels — came into force last week, and this week delegates from almost 200 countries are meeting in Marrakech to consider the progress that has been made since the agreement was signed and the best ways to move forward. MORE
By what right does the US have to bomb the hell out of seven countries in obvious acts of war, without even declaring war? Such actions are illegal, immoral, unconstitutional, hypocritical, and downright stupid. The latter because we make more enemies than we kill in the process. Who would not be radicalized by seeing their son or daughter blown to smithereens by a US drone? more…). Economics MORE
47 Saxo Bank CIO and chief economist Steen Jakobsen sees event risks on the near horizon in terms of Trump policies and the US dollar. Specifically, Jakobsen has a focus on a “Weak Dollar Policy” that he expects Trump to pursue. more…). Economics MORE
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. MORE
His popularity is more of a reflection on Obama being a likable person, than having likable policies. Gallup’s Daily Obama Approval Rating poll shows Americans view president Obama consistently higher now than at any time since 2009. It’s also a reflection on the extreme unpopularity of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. more…). Economics MORE
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Policies Related Topics 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. The up or out policy ensures that this network continues to grow. (Source: Flickr ).
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.
McKinsey
JULY 21, 2017
The adoption of new technology and new work practices poses particular challenges to both business and policy makers. What are the key priorities they should look to address? Future of Organizations & Work
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.
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
Joellyn Sargent
JULY 1, 2011
If you haven’t established a social media policy for your business, it’s time to get busy. Like an Internet Use policy, a social media policy explains how employees can utilize social media when representing the company. Every Company Needs One.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Too many companies’ HR policies are overly restrictive. Such policies are often convoluted and overly paternal, and attempt to control the behavior of regular people through rules designed to rein in the “bad apples.” Although a small percentage of employees may try to take advantage of more flexible or generous policies, designing your HR policies with such people in mind isn’t the answer. Establish a zero-tolerance policy for dishonesty.
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.
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.
Harvard Business
AUGUST 2, 2016
Return policies are offered by retailers to help reduce customer risk and act as an incentive for product purchase. In fact, retailers often choose to offer return policies with checks and balances, ones that include some lenient terms but with restrictions as well.
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.
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. Executional excellence on each policy usually costs very little beyond some creativity and a little care.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 18, 2017
Saxo Bank CIO and chief economist Steen Jakobsen sees event risks on the near horizon in terms of Trump policies and the US dollar. Specifically, Jakobsen has a focus on a “Weak Dollar Policy” that he expects Trump to pursue. more…). Economics
MishTalk
JANUARY 29, 2017
The outrage against Trump’s 7-nation migration ban has been both swift and furious. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham spoke out against Trump calling the ban a “self-inflicted wound” In response, Trump did what he usually does when people disagree with him: blast them in a series of Tweets, accusing the pair of “ wanting to start WWIII “ What’s going on? more…). Economics
MishTalk
JANUARY 31, 2017
Drone on. We keep dropping bombs and we keep killing more civilians and children than we do alleged terrorists. Instead of lamenting all the lives needlessly destroyed, we praise a US soldier who died in an illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional action. more…). Economics
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
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
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
His popularity is more of a reflection on Obama being a likable person, than having likable policies. Gallup’s Daily Obama Approval Rating poll shows Americans view president Obama consistently higher now than at any time since 2009. It’s also a reflection on the extreme unpopularity of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. more…). Economics
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.
Harvard Business
MAY 5, 2016
The problem with Uber’s “don’t…but in case you do” tipping policy is it changes the meaning of a tip. However, if Uber is intent on maintaining its no-tipping policy, it should find another method to reward highly rated drivers.
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
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
What the United States needs are smart economic policies that disrupt the market forces that are currently driving undocumented immigration. Policy Labor National competitiveness North America Digital ArticlePresident Trump campaigned on a promise to “build a great, great wall on our southern border.” ” After he was inaugurated as president, his administration said it was considering taxing imports from Mexico to cover the estimated cost of $21.6 billion.
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Sustainability Policy North America Digital ArticleThe Paris climate agreement – under which governments from around the world agreed to keep the global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels — came into force last week, and this week delegates from almost 200 countries are meeting in Marrakech to consider the progress that has been made since the agreement was signed and the best ways to move forward.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
All of these issues are legitimate concerns of the American people and deserve to be the topic of serious policy debate. Trust is necessary whenever data is involved, and wild swings in policy will inevitably erode trust in the United States. If we want to preserve our position at the forefront of the innovation economy, we must act more thoughtfully when creating policy. President Trump’s action to deliver on his campaign promises has been swift.
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).
Harvard Business
JUNE 25, 2018
Business transformations are typically built around new structural elements, including policies, processes, facilities, and technology. hbr staff/jake hinds/unsplash. Not long ago, I asked 100 CEOs attending a conference how many of them were currently involved in a significant business transformation. Nearly all of them raised their hands, which was no surprise. According to a study by BCG, 85% of companies have undertaken a transformation during the past decade.
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
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
MishTalk
APRIL 21, 2017
For good measure, Trump blasted Canada over its dairy product policy. Just days after Trump backed away from a trade war with China, the Trump administration launched a National-Security Probe on Steel Imports. more…). Economics
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
MishTalk
OCTOBER 21, 2014
Here''s an interesting video from the recent James Grant Conference. The title of this year''s conference is Investing Opportunistically, Separating the Beta from the Alpha. The first five minutes are introductions and attendee notes you may wish to skip over.
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.
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.
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
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 4, 2017
By what right does the US have to bomb the hell out of seven countries in obvious acts of war, without even declaring war? Such actions are illegal, immoral, unconstitutional, hypocritical, and downright stupid. The latter because we make more enemies than we kill in the process. Who would not be radicalized by seeing their son or daughter blown to smithereens by a US drone? more…). Economics
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Being honest about the expenses that go into developing and distributing a product can increase sales and enhance a firm''s bond with consumers
MishTalk
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Donald Trump’s phone call to Taiwan following the election, and more recent statements regarding a “One China” policy, have both disturbed leaders in Beijing. Risk of a global trade war, which Trump seems itching to fight, is very real. more…). Economics
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