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What our ancestors can teach CEOs about creating an inclusive, equitable…
Yvette Durazo Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn the same way that employees are dealing with a great amount of stress, so are organizations. There is tremendous pressure on organizations to bring up conversations around DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) that are sensitive and could lead to increased tensions between co-workers. Organizations are in need of solutions that can facilitate more positive results from DEI conversations.
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Leading your school during a pandemic
Brian Stack EducationWhen they write the history books a generation from now, 2020 may get its own chapter. We are not quite two-thirds of the way through this year and it is already proving to be one that has thrown us, as school leaders, more curveballs than we can count. While some may choose to only focus on the negative, I’d like to think that our experiences have given us clarity in our mission and our purpose as educators and as learning communities.
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Better days ahead
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationWhat are you going to do when COVID-19 quarantine ends — and why are those your choices? While daydreaming research abounds, including that which asserts that daydreaming can be associated with positive psychological consequences, I’m not interested in pie-in-the-sky mind wanderings. As we return to school — in whatever ways we return — what do you and your students plan to do when quarantine ends? To what are you looking forward?
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US payrolls add 1.8 million jobs; jobless rate drops to 10.2%
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEmployers added 1.8 million nonfarm new hires in July, down from 4.8 million jobs created in June, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. July’s rate of unemployment dropped to 10.2% from June’s 11.1%. July’s numbers indicate the reopening of commerce closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Most major worker groups saw their unemployment rates fall.
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How to improve communication across departments
Indiana Lee Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGood communication has always been an important aspect of a healthy, thriving business. And yet, with the coronavirus pandemic scattering countless employees, teams, and departments to the four winds, maintaining proper communication channels has never been more critical to success. As the ongoing situation continues, remote teams must work to improve their modes of communication.
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How to work with a resistant client
Victoria Fann Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you've been in business a while, you've inevitably encountered a few resistant clients along the way. It's one of the most challenging aspects of being in business. Sometimes, the resistance is so strong, it can even make you question why you're still in business. Unfortunately, it's easy to fall into the trap of taking a client's resistance personally and start second-guessing yourself.
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7 smart tips for nailing a virtual pitch
Gail Short Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing have forced millions of Americans to work from home. That goes for startup founders, CEOs and sales teams, too. But problems with video equipment can make pitching via video chat more challenging than a traditional face-to-face meeting, says Luis Vasquez, associate director of Venture Capital Collaboration at UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation.
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Why focusing on value-driven digital marketing could be the key to your…
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAs a digital or social media marketer looking to appropriately guide your brand messaging through the pandemic, your most important job throughout this sensitive period is to strike the right tone. The solution: focus on value-driven content. What points are most important to focus on so you're truly speaking to your audience's needs? Put your team's full attention on the following five essential areas.
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Practical ways to reduce gender inequality in the workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementStudies still show that working women are paid about 80 cents for every dollar men are paid. These studies suggest that women are at a disadvantage when it comes to holding higher-paying jobs and that men are generally on more accelerated career paths. This article offers some practical suggestions for actions that human resources professionals can take in their companies to address and hopefully improve this gender inequality.
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Online retailers struggle to keep up
Terri Williams RetailCOVID-19 and a lack of foot traffic have forced many brick-and-mortar stores to file for bankruptcy or liquidation. Neiman Marcus, J.C. Penney, Pier 1 Imports, California Pizza Kitchen, Brooks Brothers, and Ascena Retail are just some of the most recent companies to close stores. Online shopping has exploded, but as a result of increased demand, many online retailers are struggling with sales and support.
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