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Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra Foundation in India is a shining example of how social entrepreneurship combined with power of innovation can make a HUGE difference. These meals act as an incentive for these kids to come to the school and study.

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Preview Thursday – Humble Leadership

Lead Change Blog

Professional distance”, the way we were taught to relate to each other in formal hierarchies with tightly-defined roles and individual incentives to “climb the corporate ladder” may be as antiquated as typing pools and mimeograph machines. In a Level 2 relationship, I convey that “I see you.”

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Older Workers Are Just As Keen On Learning As Younger Workers

The Horizons Tracker

For instance, a few years ago, research from VU University Amsterdam showed that we tend to have an unconscious bias towards viewing innovation and creativity as a young person’s game. In 2009, which was the final year of the program, there were around 320,000 workers enrolled, or roughly 8% of the population in this age group.

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Can AI Help Us Understand Whether To Bail Out Banks?

The Horizons Tracker

The decision to bail out banks en masse in 2009 was widely adopted yet far from uncontroversial. This could lead to a lack of incentive for the rescued bank to guard against risk, potentially increasing risk-taking. Research from UCL explores whether AI can help governments to decide whether to bail out a bank in crisis or not.

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool. In today’s post I’ll take a look at the well intentioned but often misguided practice of year-end bonuses… Here’s a question – do bonuses work? I Think Not.

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Leadership Interview: Pete Wilson | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Whether paid work or a volunteer role within a church, placing people in positions where they can maximize their strengths, know that they are truly valued and that they play a significant role in fulfilling the vision will go a long way towards preventing burn out and loosing incentive. Great interview Mike! I Think Not.

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The Best HR Podcasts of 2023: 9 Recommendations

HR Digest

Whether they are knee-deep in filling the talent gaps of the organization, reviewing performances to amp up incentives or enhancing employee wellbeing, the best HRs keep the cogwheels running by turning disgruntled employees into motivated individuals.

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