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New Hires Lose Psychological Safety After Year One. How to Fix It.

Starting a new job often brings excitement and high hopes of mingling with colleagues, sharing innovative ideas, and making a positive impact on an organization. Soon, however, a new employee’s excitement may start to wane, if the person notices that questions and suggestions aren’t actually welcome.In fact, new hires often enter fresh roles feeling optimistic and confident their organizations are eager to hear from them, but over time, employees increasingly…

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Joshua Sharfstein: Policy and Health

Howie and Harlan are joined by Joshua Sharfstein, a longtime public health official in federal, state, and local government, to discuss the state of the opioid epidemic, lessons from the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and our readiness for a bird flu outbreak. Harlan reports on the summer surge in COVID-19; Howie remembers his mentor Gail Wilensky, a health economist who directed Medicaid and Medicare programs and led many other organizations over…

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British Academy elects Cambridge researchers to Fellowship

They are among 86 distinguished scholars to be elected to the fellowship in recognition of their work in fields ranging from medieval history to international relations.The Cambridge academics made Fellows of the Academy this year are: Professor Elisabeth van Houts (History Faculty; Emmanuel College) Professor Tim Harper (History Faculty; Magdalene College) Professor Rosalind Love (Department of ASNC; Robinson College) Professor James Montgomery (FAMES; Trinity Hall) Professor Ayşe Zarakol (POLIS; Emmanuel…

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Key Provisions of a Shareholders Agreement

Atlantis333 agen slot Terbaik   1. What is a Shareholders Agreement? Who are the Parties to It? A shareholders agreement is a legally binding contract between the shareholders of a company and the company. It outlines the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the shareholders and governs the relationship between them and the company. The parties to a shareholders agreement are typically the founder shareholders and the company and may also…

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The rise of the machines – will AI be the death knell for traditional spectrum managers?

As the rise of AI continues, regulators are starting to explore how it could be used in spectrum management. This leads spectrum managers to consider how AI will help them with their work, and to what extent it could make them redundant. At the recent European Spectrum Management Conference, Aetha’s Amit Nagpal and Cameron Currin moderated an interactive session titled “The rise of the machines – will AI be the…

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MIT, Glassdoor, and Deloitte all say people care more about culture than pay: Why aren’t you focused on culture?

Research everywhere speaks volumes. It consistently highlights a significant shift: People care more about workplace culture than their salaries. So, why aren’t more companies prioritizing workplace culture?   The Disconnect: Why Culture Gets Overlooked Here are some common reasons: Many leaders prioritize immediate financial gains over long-term cultural investments, forgetting that a healthy culture drives sustainable success. Some leaders just don’t see how deeply culture affects employee engagement and productivity.…

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Embrace gen AI with eyes wide open

Although the relentless rise of generative AI (gen AI) has many fearing for the loss of their livelihoods to machines, it may actually end up benefiting management and workers alike. Ironically, this most advanced of technologies doesn’t require technical skills to use, and instead puts a premium on very human qualities such as experience, judgment, and wisdom. In this episode of the At the Edge podcast, former Fortune CEO and…

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Is Peace Between Ankara and Damascus Possible?

In the near future we can expect the normalisation of relations between Turkey and Syria, since this is beneficial and necessary for both parties, writes Murad Sadygzade, President of the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies, Head of the Centre for Education and Cooperation of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. This process will enter an active phase, probably after the visit of Russian President Vladimir…

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Paris 2024: A Model for Greener Games

Designed for sustainability One of the unintended legacies of Olympics and tournaments of similar scale are the purpose-built structures left conspicuously obsolete after the curtains fall. That said, Paris 2024 is designed for sustainability from the start. Apart from the purpose-built athletes’ village and Aquatic Centre, 95 percent of the infrastructure is either existing or temporary. For these, low emissions is part of the design requirement. In particular, for temporary infrastructures, the…

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Overcoming challenges in aerospace procurement

The aerospace industry is pivotal to connecting the world for economic growth and global security. But while other industrial supply chains have recovered from the shocks from the pandemic, aerospace continues to grapple with significant operational challenges: persistent shortages in key commodities, uncertainty of future demand, supply chain consolidation, and a workforce in transition. All of these put procurement leaders in a precarious position. Commercial aerospace leaders must rethink their…

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Banish the Harmful Creatures of COVID-Era Work

Topics Column Our expert columnists offer opinion and analysis on important issues facing modern businesses and managers. More in this series subscribe-icon Subscribe Share Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images Ever get an animal in your house? Not a dog, a cat, or a hamster, but a wild animal: a bird that flew in and started frantically flapping around; a squirrel that invaded the fireplace. Growing up in North Carolina,…

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New ways to get creative with AI-powered Microsoft Designer, now available

Every creative process begins with an idea—and that idea starts with you. Today we’re announcing that the Microsoft Designer app is now generally available with a personal Microsoft account, with new features that help you create and edit like never before. You can express yourself in brand new ways and bring your most creative ideas to life in seconds—all with the help of AI. A blank canvas no longer has to be…

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Mindfulness training may lead to altered states of consciousness, study finds

The team say that while these experiences can be very positive, that is not always the case. Mindfulness teachers and students need to be aware that they can be a side-effect of training, and students should feel empowered to share their experiences with their teacher or doctor if they have any concerns.Mindfulness-based programmes have become very popular in recent years. According to recent surveys, 15% of adults in the UK…

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Soft, stretchy ‘jelly batteries’ inspired by electric eels

The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, took their inspiration from electric eels, which stun their prey with modified muscle cells called electrocytes.Like electrocytes, the jelly-like materials developed by the Cambridge researchers have a layered structure, like sticky Lego, that makes them capable of delivering an electric current.   The self-healing jelly batteries can stretch to over ten times their original length without affecting their conductivity – the first time…

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A Loan Program Can Help Close the Green-Building Gap

As climate change intensifies, homeowners are increasingly looking to retrofit their homes to make them more resilient and energy efficient, with projects such as hurricane-proof windows and doors, or solar panels on roofs. But not everyone can afford these important upgrades that would help them ready their homes against extreme weather and give them some buffer against rising home insurance premiums. A small but growing program known as PACE (Property…

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How retailers can build and retain a strong frontline workforce in 2024

The job market in the United States may have grown stronger in the past few months, but a closer look at the data suggests retailers face difficulties. As of May 2024, there were about 2.5 million more job vacancies than job seekers. That spells trouble for retail executives, who continue to see higher-than-average attrition rates within their frontline workforces. Based on responses from more than 1,000 US frontline retail workers,…

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Why Many Business Leaders Are Worried about Trump’s VP Pick

Two weeks ago, we wrote that business leaders are not flocking to GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, with no Fortune 100 CEOs having donated financially to Trump this year—a pattern broken only now by Elon Musk’s pronouncement Monday. While we commendably saw a surge of statements of sympathy from business leaders in the hours following the despicable, horrendous assassination attempt on Trump this weekend, Trump’s selection of freshman Ohio Senator…

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Recent Illinois Board Decision Reinforces Need for Vigilance on Dealer Agreement Renewals

A recent decision of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Board (the “Board”) reinforces why auto manufacturers need to ensure they have a proactive process in place to address the timely renewal of expiring dealer agreements. Based on the Board's recent decision, OEMs cannot and should not assume that the terms of an expired dealer agreement remain enforceable, particularly when the issue is being decided by a dealer board, as one OEM…

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Corporate Boards Are Failing in Their No. 1 Duty

Ask board members their most important duty, and they will likely say it is appointing and overseeing the CEO. Yet many boards fail to make appropriate choices, often because they don’t prepare candidates for the challenges they will inevitably face after stepping into the role.When CEO appointments go wrong Let’s begin by taking a look at three examples of poor leadership at public companies and addressing what went wrong. Then,…

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You can’t manifest strategy

Apparently, at least according to my family’s social media feeds, the secret is simple — all you need to do is wish for something hard enough and the universe will provide it. Manifesting works on the assumption that the universe is a place of boundless abundance and that it’s listening to you. So all you need to do to get wherever you want is to ask the universe hard enough, and it…

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General Court denies acquired distinctiveness of orange colour trade mark for Champagne

How strict are the requirements for proving acquired distinctiveness throughout the EU? This question has been bothering trade mark owners for years. In a recent decision, the General Court raises the bar for evidence of acquired distinctiveness. The Background In 1998, well-known Champagne producer Veuve Clicquot sought protection for “wines from Champagne” in class 33 for the following colour: In the “Description” section of the trade mark application, the following…

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‘Diabetes distress’ increases risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

The findings highlight the urgent need for monitoring and support for the mental health of young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.According to the charity JDRF, there are 8.7 million people living with type 1 diabetes around the world, including over 400,000 people in the UK. It is a chronic, life-threatening condition, usually diagnosed in childhood, that has a life-long impact. Currently, people with type 1 diabetes rely on a…

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The talent gap: The value at stake for global aerospace and defense

The global aerospace and defense (A&D) sector is booming. The return of air travel to prepandemic levels is one factor behind soaring demand. Another is greater geopolitical instability, which has led to growing national defense spending (in Europe, for example) and rising demand for ammunition. Order volumes across products have increased significantly, and a burst of talent recruiting is under way in the sector. However, headwinds persist. Matching the growing…

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France’s New and Unbalanced Approach in the South Caucasus

If Armenia wants to take steps to reduce its military and defence obligations to Russia by withdrawing from the CSTO, France has a difficult road ahead filling the military and defence vacuum there, writes Valdai Club expert Vali Kaleji.  In his article, Dr. Vali Kaleji, a Tehran-based expert on Central Asia and Caucasian Studies, postulates that Nikol Pashinyan’s rise to power in Armenia in May 2018, the decline of relations…

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India Is One Of The Most Active Countries for Threads Globally

We launched Threads with the belief that everyone has something valuable to say. It’s been a year now, and we’re seeing it become a place where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas. In fact, India is one of the most active countries for Threads globally. To celebrate this moment, we’re sharing new updates and insights, as well as some highlights from this journey.  One Year For Threads: New…

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Run to Africa

The African elites have formed a strong desire to achieve a prominent position both in the global hierarchy and in international trade and the overall distribution of global goods, writes Valdai Club Chairman Andrey Bystritskiy.When we say that the world is beginning to move, and a new world order is emerging, it’s important to understand that all relationships are undergoing change and transformation, including those between continents, regions and countries.…

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Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents

The study found that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from deprived backgrounds, those of white ethnicity, and younger adolescents.UPFs are food items that are manufactured from industrial substances and contain additives such as preservatives, sweeteners, colourings, flavourings, and emulsifiers. UPFs vary greatly, but tend to indicate poor dietary quality, with higher levels of added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, as well as decreased fibre, protein, and micronutrient content. They…

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How Can Companies Rethink the Idea of Productivity?

Traditional productivity metrics are used by many companies to assess the value that employees bring to the organisation. These tangible, quantifiable and results-based measurements include work quality and output, efficiency and the number of projects completed on time and on budget. Some managers rely solely on these metrics to determine promotions, salary increases and performance bonuses. However, some companies and managers may take this too far. It becomes problematic when…

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McKinsey technology trends outlook 2024

Despite challenging overall market conditions in 2023, continuing investments in frontier technologies promise substantial future growth in enterprise adoption. Generative AI (gen AI) has been a standout trend since 2022, with the extraordinary uptick in interest and investment in this technology unlocking innovative possibilities across interconnected trends such as robotics and immersive reality. While the macroeconomic environment with elevated interest rates has affected equity capital investment and hiring, underlying indicators—including…

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Three Questions to Ask About Your Digital Strategy

Research Highlight Disrupt or adapt: Which is the best choice for your company? Here’s how to frame the decision. Murat Tarakci, Fabian J. Sting, Jan Recker, and Gerald C. Kane July 16, 2024 Reading Time: 8 min  Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images The Research The authors conducted numerous interviews and onsite observations during a period of six years at Australian retail chain Woolworths as it engaged in strategic competition…

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Weighing Digital Tradeoffs in Private Equity: Do Costly Upgrades Pay Off?

When private equity (PE) firms buy a company, they typically follow a standard playbook to create value—streamlining operations, restructuring debt, changing management, and cutting costs. However, as digital technologies and artificial intelligence allow companies to drive productivity and innovation, PE firms are discovering new sources of value creation, new research shows. Moreover, the PE industry itself has become more competitive as the number of PE firms grows, prompting firms to…

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Net-zero electrical heat: A turning point in feasibility

Electrifying heat production is not just good for the planet; it is also technically feasible and increasingly cost competitive. However, enduring perceptions of industrial heat as “difficult to electrify” have hindered progress toward the decarbonization of heat. Electrification can be an accessible and viable option to decarbonize most low- and medium-temperature heat needs across multiple sectors, including food and beverages, manufacturing, and chemicals. High-temperature heat electrification is also ongoing, as…

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Ceasing to be UK Tax Resident – Don’t Get it Wrong!

It is January 2025 and two people are sitting at the departure gate at Heathrow waiting for their (inevitably) delayed flight to the Bahamas. They start a conversation and talk about why they are flying to this Caribbean island. Person A, Mrs Sunseeker, explains to Person B, that she had lived in the UK for a long time as a resident “non-dom,” but that expected changes to the tax rules…

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Sparking curiosity through disagreement

What if instead of trying to win an argument, you aimed to truly understand your opponent? Imagine a world where disagreements were seen as opportunities to expand your own perspective and build empathy – a pathway to cultivating compassion, grace, and humility. This radical approach to conflict was at the heart of PHIL 3: Democracy and Disagreement, a spring quarter course taught by Debra Satz, the Vernon R. and Lysbeth…

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Nature stress test: Assessing exposure of five African banking systems

Africa is both heavily dependent on nature and experiencing rapid nature loss. Some 62 percent of African GDP is moderately or highly dependent on the services that nature provides and 70 percent of communities in sub-Saharan Africa depend on forests and woodlands for their livelihoods. In parallel, momentum is building in the African financial sector in response. This new joint report by McKinsey Sustainability and FSD Africa consolidates the findings…

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Flexport’s CEO on dealing with canal slowdowns

Founded in 2013, Flexport is a global supply chain technology platform and logistics provider. Flexport describes its technology platform as providing services “from factory floors to customer doors,” helping cargo owners manage and monitor end-to-end shipments via sea, air, rail, and road, with customs brokerage, direct-to-consumer fulfillment, wholesale distribution, and other services. In 2023, a year in which Flexport’s technology and services were used to move more than $32 billion…

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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Brand Building

Brian Kenny: On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter, launched a communications revolution with the phrase, "just set up my twttr" all lowercase. Little did he know that 15 years, hence almost to the day, those 16 characters would net him $2.9 million. More specifically, a digital image of this first ever tweet was sold at auction as an NFT or Non-Fungible Token. If you're not sure what…

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The Future of BRICS Countries in a Multipolar World: Humanitarian and Long-Term Dimensions

It is important that efforts be made in a more tangible and practical way to bolster our common humanity should we seek a shared destiny. Drawing upon the uneven distribution of knowledge competences, it could prove useful for the BRICS+ to utilise their capacities and capabilities in science and technology to provide information and technical solutions on a more socialised basis, Rasigan Maharajh writes.World history is characterised by geopolitical tensions,…

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Embedded finance: How banks and customer platforms are converging

Revenues from embedded finance (EF)—the delivery of financial products by nonfinancial entities within their broader offerings—could surpass €100 billion in Europe by the end of the decade, according to McKinsey forecasts. The distribution of financial products and services, such as loans and insurance, in third-party channels is gaining importance as technology and data allow for instant and seamless customer journeys, and customers increasingly expect to find financial services when and…

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