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Property Rights Have A Big Impact On Microentrepreneurs

The Horizons Tracker

These businesses operate informally and are unstable, which has significant political implications. In 2010, the Arab world experienced upheaval after a poor Tunisian fruit and vegetable seller set himself on fire to protest against the country’s then-government.

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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

HR Digest

workers recognize the importance of focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, although opinions vary along demographic and political lines. In England, Wales, and Scotland, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or neurodivergence. A majority of U.S.

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The Downside of Best Practices | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Before you know it the herd mentality of the legions of politically correct consultants and advisers use said practice area as a platform to be evangelized, and the necessity of common sense and the reality of what actually works often times gets thrown out the window as a trade-off for promotional gain. As an example, Look at Apple!

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The Big Flaw in Corporate Sustainability Rankings

Harvard Business Review

After all, no matter how green a company's operations and supply chains are, political efforts aimed at weakening environmental laws and regulations can have far greater environmental impact. Unfortunately, we know little about corporate political activities since much of it occurs behind closed doors.

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Why CSR's Future Matters to Your Company

Harvard Business Review

in operating income, while companies with lower levels declined 32.7% (Towers Watson). According to a PRWeek/Barkely PR Cause Survey in 2010, two-thirds of brands now engage in cause marketing, up from 58% in 2009. According to Gallup, 86% of engaged employees say they very often feel happy at work, compared to 11% of the disengaged.

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The Scale of the Climate Catastrophe Will Depend on What Businesses Do Over the Next Decade

Harvard Business Review

°F) — a level that seemed politically feasible, but still leads to vast damage, including the death of all coral; even more deadly storms and heat; and rising oceans covering low-lying island nations and major coastal areas. Set science-based carbon reduction targets for operations. °C (3.8°F) Getting to 1.5