Best Practices Series
A unified metric for optimal financial decisions
5/24/2013
- SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Finance
Metrics used by most businesses when making strategic decisions are outdated and lead to suboptimal moves, says Bennett Stewart, CEO of EVA Dimensions, a financial-technology firm. Stewart contends th Read More
How to benefit from the permanent revolution of Big Data
5/24/2013
- eWeek
Companies that leverage the power of Big Data are 5% more productive than those that pass on next-generation analytics, and they also see higher profits and overall market value, according to the dire Read More
Prague invites lonely hearts to ride the love train
5/24/2013
- Spiegel Online (Germany)
Prague is turning the Czech Republic's lone subway system into a speed-dating venue, with designated cars for people who are looking for love and open to being approached by fellow passengers. One pot Read More
Senators say immigration reforms won't be derailed
5/24/2013
- Hill, The
The Senate's Gang of Eight say they'll push through immigration reforms successfully, as long as they stick to their game plan and stick together. The group will hold daily meetings to discuss votes o Read More
How sales operations can demonstrate its value to the execs
5/23/2013
- Sales Benchmark Index
Sales operations leaders should go beyond simply hitting revenue targets in order to bring success for the chief sales officer, Patrick Seidell writes. Other areas of focus should include finding the Read More
Why companies should care about CSR
5/24/2013
- Harvard Business Review online
Two-thirds of workers say they have a strong and increasing interest in sustainability issues, according to a Bain international study, making CSR a powerful tool for attracting talent and engaging fr Read More
Advocates question pension-law exemptions
5/24/2013
- Reuters
Church-affiliated organizations are eligible to receive exemptions from federal pension laws that aim to protect consumers, but some advocates say these exemptions are often improperly awarded by the Read More
Momentum without focus leads to mediocre work
5/24/2013
- Inc. online (free registration)
The mentality "fail fast, fail often" is ineffective because it leads to "mere motion and mediocrity," Les McKeown writes. One sign that you've have fallen into the trap is a trail of failed projects Read More
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U.S. Chamber requests that high court take on case over NLRB appointments
5/24/2013
- Wall Street Journal, The
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is representing a company that is challenging President Barack Obama's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and has requested that the Supreme Court h Read More
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05/22/2013
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