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How The Government Influences Media Coverage Of Business

The Horizons Tracker

The study examines how government decisions affected the media coverage of US banks during the financial crisis. It found that the media was typically less critical of banks that had received government bailouts. “We The findings highlight the crucial role the government plays in guiding media output. .

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Minority-Owned Private-Equity Firms Drive Higher Rates of Return

Women on Business

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: A study by the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) found that the funds managed by its member firms (79% of which are owned by minorities and 69% of which have women or minorities in at least half of the investment roles) had a median net internal rate of return of 15% from 1998-2011.

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Apprenticeship Levy flexibility and productivity

Chartered Management Institute

Structural challenges Proposed Improvements Read the full report We have an opportunity to improve the apprenticeship levy system for its second decade, and focus on what really matters: not only up front costs and qualifications, but outputs and impacts.

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Apprenticeship Levy flexibility and productivity

Chartered Management Institute

Structural challenges Proposed Improvements Read the full report We have an opportunity to improve the apprenticeship levy system for its second decade, and focus on what really matters: not only up front costs and qualifications, but outputs and impacts.

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Employee Volunteer Programs Make A Difference In The Community

Women on Business

In 2011 Sterling Savings employees spent 44,000 hours volunteering. I had an opportunity to interview Tera Coon, Communications and Public Affairs Director for Sterling Savings Bank and learn more about their Employee Volunteer Program, involvement in the community and the positive impact it has made.

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Holding Powerful & Arrogant Bosses Accountable

Coaching Tip

Winston, a former executive responsible for leadership development at the Countrywide Financial Corporation, spent three years in a legal battle against Countrywide, the once-mighty mortgage giant, and its current owner, Bank of America, contending that he was punished and pushed out for not toeing the company line. million in damages.

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New Study IDs Best Companies for Leadership?, Innovation

Great Leadership By Dan

just 48% of all other companies) reported that senior leaders personally spend time actively developing others. 63% of all other companies) reported that if individuals have an excellent idea, they can bypass the chain of command without the threat of negative consequences. 44% for all other companies). - About Hay Group.