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Industrial automation is headed to a tipping point

Over the past few decades, industrial automation has evolved gradually, with few changes in market structure. But the pace of change is accelerating, thanks to technology disruptions and macro trends such as reshoring, a global skilled labor shortage, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. Is the day likewise coming when software-defined manufacturing will turn shop floors into “smartphones with robotic arms”? A scenario analysis by McKinsey suggests the answer…

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Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste

Researchers from the University of Cambridge developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and other valuable chemical products.   In tests, CO2 was converted into syngas, a key building block for sustainable liquid fuels, and plastic bottles were converted into glycolic acid, which is widely used in the cosmetics industry. Unlike earlier tests of their solar fuels technology, however, the team took CO2…

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NATO high-risk July meeting and more about Poland

“I wouldn’t exclude the possibility that Poland would engage even stronger in this context on a national basis and be followed by the Baltic states, maybe including the possibility of troops on the ground. […] We shouldn’t underestimate the Polish feelings, the Poles feel that for too long western Europe did not listen to their warnings against the true Russian mentality.” It’s important to note that Rasmussen is not just…

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Selling a business: The right advice can help entrepreneurs find the magic number

The most important number in an entrepreneur’s head is usually the offer they require to sell up and retire comfortably. Watching your company flourish and grow can be an exhilarating experience and part of that thrill is knowing that your efforts are making you wealthier. You have built something valuable and one day the time may be right to reap the rewards and enjoy a slower pace of life. But…

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Password Manager Compliance and Security in Life Science

The use of password managers to create, store, and reuse passwords across different systems and applications has gained popularity in our personal and professional lives. There are several benefits associated with the use of password managers. They enable users to establish strong passwords that are not easily hacked, copied or guessed. Additionally, they keep the user from having to memorize a multitude of passwords, thereby creating efficient user access and…

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Companies Should Have These Leaders (or Develop Them if They Don’t)

We’ve long known that organizations require so-called flexible leaders to respond to rapid market fluctuations; the last couple of years have only emphasized that necessity. The environment we operate in—shaped by the pandemic, social justice issues, war, and economic turmoil—is now more volatile than ever. Amid all this turbulence, strategic thinkers must quickly evaluate opportunities and threats while operationalizing strategy. What organizations need now are “T-shaped leaders”—those who share knowledge…

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Steps to Build the Psychological Safety That High-Performing Teams Need

Perks like remote work or unlimited vacation time might be nice, but when it comes to true fulfilment in a post-pandemic workscape, psychological safety is essential. Harvard Business School Professor Amy C. Edmondson coined the term “team psychological safety” in the 1990s to describe work environments where candor is expected and where employees can speak up without fear of retribution. When employees feel psychologically safe, they’re empowered to iterate and…

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Is Inexperience an unexpected virtue?

What do a flight simulator product manager, an advertising agency brand manager, a paralegal, and a bunch of undergraduate students have in common? All are founders of disruptive startups that are transforming the financial services industry. And all of them founded these startups with precisely ZERO years of experience in financial services and without any prior expertise on the highly complex and technical business issues their startups' address. Despite what, on…

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The three challenges of AI regulation

The drumbeat of artificial intelligence corporate chieftains calling for government regulation of their activities is mounting: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, told the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 16 there was a need for “a new agency that licenses any effort above a certain scale of capabilities and could take that license away and ensure compliance with safety standards,” Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, who had previously endorsed the idea…

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Become more effective for more efficient finance and HR functions

Even under the best of circumstances, leaders of corporate functions face enormous cost constraints. Tougher times only raise the pressure to make functions as efficient and effective as is humanly possible. What makes the job even harder is the widespread belief that efficiency and effectiveness counterbalance each other: focusing on efficiency could damage effectiveness, and vice versa. But what if a more optimistic scenario were possible, where effectiveness and efficiency…

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New Cloud ESG data and reporting capabilities for Sustainability

It’s been a year of many advances for Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability. Now, with the expected onset of new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting regulations, including those coming from the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), we’re announcing powerful new capabilities to help organizations collect and manage more ESG data. Microsoft Sustainability Manager, a Cloud for Sustainability solution, is being expanded to give customers fuller visibility into their…

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Yes, New York State Published a Model Lactation Policy

Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective June 7, 2023, New York State employers are required to comply with expanded obligations under recent amendments to New York Labor Law § 206-c, including the provision of a designated pumping location and the adoption of a lactation policy. The New York Department of Labor issued model materials for employers to consider and adopt to ensure compliance with these newly-effective requirements. As previously reported here, Governor Hochul…

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Overcoming Challenges to Business Growth in Emerging Markets

A global leader in the consumer products industry enlisted Clarkston to create a three-year strategic roadmap with actionable initiatives to address key challenges in its export business and prepare for future growth. The CP company experienced tremendous growth in the past several years, but as revenue increased, the company has outgrown its current processes and systems, particularly in its export business serving high-growth emerging markets. To prepare for future growth…

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Exploring the use of ChatGPT by Damages Experts

ChatGPT: Revolutionary tool or dangerous shortcut? Anna Kelly - Senior Consultant - annakelly@hka.com We asked ChatGPT, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) language model developed by OpenAI, to write an article on the use of ChatGPT by damages expert witnesses. The result was 650 words of coherent and contextually relevant text produced in mere seconds. In the introduction, ChatGPT boldly claimed, “the emergence of advanced language models like ChatGPT has revolutionized the way…

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Recapping Work/23: The Big Shift

Download the Event Summary Download (PDF) The pandemic irrevocably changed the how, why, and where of work. At Work/23: The Big Shift, a half-day summit held May 4, 2023, MIT Sloan Management Review brought together company executives and academic experts in talent management, hybrid work, employee well-being, and workplace culture. Together, they explained how organizations […]

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Filing Annual Returns and Financial Statements is Important for Your Company

Filing annual returns and financial statements is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. It provides transparency to stakeholders, ensures compliance with legal requirements, and helps maintain the company’s reputation. In this post, we will explore the importance of filing all annual returns and financial statements is important for your company in Ghana, as … Why Filing All Annual Returns and Financial Statements is Important for Your Company Read More » The post Why Filing All Annual Returns and Financial Statements is Important for Your Company appeared first on Acheampong & Associates.

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Financial tightening, disinflation and recessionary risks

Investment is a journey, we believe an active multi-asset approach to investment provides the optimal approach to accessing global investment opportunities and navigating challenges with the support of leading investment specialists. As we look ahead, we see opportunities, as headwinds, such as higher inflation, faced through 2022 are receding. Strong labour markets are supporting consumer spending, maintaining corporate profitability and mitigating some headwinds from tightening credit conditions. From an asset…

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Ongoing Russian cyberattacks target Ukraine

Microsoft threat intelligence teams have been tracking a wave of cyberattacks from an actor we call Cadet Blizzard that is associated with the Russian GRU. These attacks, which began in February 2023, targeted government agencies and IT service providers in Ukraine. We can also now attribute to Cadet Blizzard the destructive WhisperGate wiper attacks against Ukraine detected by Microsoft in January 2022 prior to Russia’s invasion. Cadet Blizzard typically breaches…

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Tropical butterflies’ wings could help them withstand climate change

In fact, tropical species’ ability to keep cool at higher air temperatures means they are more able to “thermoregulate” and keep a balanced body temperature compared to their evolutionary cousins in milder climates. Scientists say that the strategies of butterflies from Central America to stay cool mean they could actually be better equipped to deal with global warming than previously thought. The team behind the latest study argue that conservation…

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Shell directors not liable in U.K. for climate change policies

To add to climate change litigation in recent past years, the United Kingdom High Court has now dismissed an environmental organization’s derivative action against the board of directors of Shell plc (Shell). In ClientEarth v. Shell plc and others [2023] EWHC 1137 (Ch) , the High Court found that the plaintiff failed to establish that the directors, in adopting Shell’s energy transition strategy, were not acting reasonably in Shell’s interests.…

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Residence Permit In Ghana?

A residence permit is a proof of a foreigner’s legal residence status, indicating that they have the necessary documentation to live and work in Ghana. Failure to obtain a residence permit can lead to legal trouble, including deportation and denial of re-entry into Ghana in the future.  One of the most pressing questions for individuals … How Long Does It Take To Get A Residence Permit In Ghana? Read More » The post How Long Does It Take To Get A Residence Permit In Ghana? appeared first on Acheampong & Associates.

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Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative surpasses $200m investments

Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative surpasses $200 million in investments, doubling initial 2020 Commitment Apple is investing an additional $25 million in venture capital to expand support for minority businesses and address systemic barriers to funding access CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), a long-term global effort to advance equity and expand opportunities for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous communities, has more than doubled its…

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Samsung Unveils Wall for Virtual Production

Samsung Electronics today announced its new digital signage lineup at InfoComm 2023, North America’s largest audiovisual trade show, taking place in Orlando, Florida from June 14 to 16. “Technology is a vital part of any business, and the innovative signage lineup we’re showcasing at InfoComm empowers businesses across industries to grow,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The newest addition to The Wall…

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How to drive US investment to Africa

When it was established during the Obama administration, the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa—or its acronym PAC-DBIA—was an important initiative, and it still is highly relevant. After all, the body was charged with providing recommendations to the president of the United States through the secretary of commerce on how to increase the…       

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Employee Advocacy can increase 10x Your Company’s Reach on Social Media

If you’re not running an employee advocacy program, you could be missing out on a lot of potential reach. Why? Your employees are one of your biggest untapped marketing resources. They are the influencers and brand ambassadors who have been under your nose all along. Sure, your employees are probably already posting about your workplace or brand without you asking. But an official employee advocacy program can help take that…

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Improving Retail Allocation with Analytics

Increasing supply chain pressures are forcing retailers to reconsider each portion of their inventory strategy. They are trying to find the best way to get the right product to the right location at the right time. Modern omnichannel customer experiences add complexity to this. Enabling store order fulfilment (ship-from-store) or adding the ability to buy-online-pickup-in-store can change the way stores interact with customers and requires changes to the retail allocation…

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Enhancing ESG with robust cyber security

This month’s newsletter explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity within the realm of environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and discusses why it is crucial for organisations to prioritise cyber security as an integral part of their ESG strategies. By JJ Gericke, Senior Manager, ThreeTwoFour We discuss why cyber security is becoming an increasingly important element of ESG due to: Heightened public awareness of data privacy and the protection of digital identities,…

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Cambridge academics join £31 million consortium to develop trustworthy and secure AI

The announcement was made by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which, as part of London Tech Week, today unveiled a suite of AI investments that will bring academic and industry partners together. Identified by the Government as a critical technology as set out in the UK Science and Technology Framework, AI is a rapidly developing science and technology area with massive potential benefits to the economy and society. As part…

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