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The #1 Office Perk? Natural Light

Harvard Business

Rather than windowless work stations commonly found in call centers, the Airbnb Call Center is designed to be an open space with access to natural light and views of the surroundings while replacing desks and phones with long couches, standing desks and wireless technology. The benefits of these elements is is well recognized.

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Digitalization of Aerospace Engineering: Main Difficulties and Ways to Overcome Them

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Challenge 2: Lack of digital talent . However, A&D companies experience certain talent challenges these days, which inevitably affect aerospace engineering, too: . However, A&D companies experience certain talent challenges these days, which inevitably affect aerospace engineering, too: . References. Profozich, Gregg.

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Access to Digital Technology Accelerates Global Gender Equality

Harvard Business

Accenture surveyed nearly 5,000 men and women in 31 countries, exploring their use of technology, including access to devices like smartphones and wireless wearable devices, and the frequency with which they use them. Essentially, we looked at people’s ability to use technology in their everyday life and work, and how well they use it.

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Will Arizona Be America’s Next Cybersecurity Cluster? - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY

Harvard Business

Talent is critical in this effort, and Arizona’s educational institutions are ahead of the game. U of A is home to the Wireless Network and Cyber Security Research Lab, and has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

Innovation ranks fifth, after more-conventional concerns such as attracting and retaining top talent and the regulatory environment. internet software & services, semiconductors, wireless telecommunication services); and Materials (e.g., food, beverage & tobacco, household and personal products); Energy & Utilities (e.g.,

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Why Boards Aren’t Dealing with Cyberthreats

Harvard Business

.” When directors evaluated the factors that could limit their company’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives, cybersecurity issues were overshadowed by more salient concerns like attracting and retaining top talent, the regulatory environment, and global competitive threats. Inadequate processes.

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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business

Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunication company Econet Wireless has found success with its online payment platform that helps Zimbabweans manage the challenges of its multi-currency system. For example, Deloitte expanded its Harare office into a central Africa hub due to the strong talent pool.