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It’s Not TV: HBO

Leading Blog

M EDIA reporting veterans Felix Gillette and John Koblin trace the history of HBO’s humble launch on November 8, 1972, with “some 375 subscribers,” to the challenges it faces today in an industry they essentially created in It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO. ❧ 2008: It was a very comfortable company.

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Are managers equipped to solve the UK’s poor productivity?

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Are managers equipped to solve the UK’s poor productivity? Are managers equipped to solve the UK’s poor productivity? In fact, productivity growth in the years since the 2008 financial crisis has been weaker than at any time since the dawn of the industrial revolution. Between 2008–2021 it increased by 0.9%

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Remote Work Revolution: Mastering the Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

N2Growth Blog

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Although it was different, the changes led to new efficiencies and approaches to managing workloads and schedules.

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Female Bosses Are Fairer In How They Pay Staff

The Horizons Tracker

During the financial crisis of 2008, it was widely cited that a greater presence of female managers in the financial industry would have resulted in more ethical behaviors. The managers then determined the appropriate pay for this task, with options of anything up to €21. euros as the assembly wage.

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Interview with the Cranky Product Manager

Lead on Purpose

For those of you not familiar with the Cranky PM, she is “a fictional product management professional at a fictional enterprise software vendor named DysfunctoSoft.&# She blogs about what she calls “fictional stories&# of product management and product marketing professionals. She is real and she is really smart.

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Are Career Interruptions As Harmful For Senior Employees As For Junior Ones?

The Horizons Tracker

The study analyzes the fortunes of 14,536 employees at the bank as of January 2008, including their education, skills, and demographics. The analysis reveals that Lehman employees were 2.17% more likely to suffer from at least one stretch of no reported employment for a period of at least six months between January 2008 and January 2019.

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13 Things that Make Organizations Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Their continuous push for breakthroughs has kept them at the forefront of their respective industries. Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation.