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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

Key benefits involve higher staff motivation and retention, and a more robust organizational culture to overcome daily challenges.”. Value-driven organizations thrive in this new economy because they promote trust, open communication, diversity and inclusion, thus making fertile ground for innovation.

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Are Jobs As “B t” As We Fear?

The Horizons Tracker

The term “b t jobs” came to popular attention in 2018 when the late David Graeber published B t Jobs: A Theory , in which he argued that over half of the jobs today are meaningless, which in turn has a significant impact on our mental wellbeing as so much of our self-worth is tied up with doing meaningful work.

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Growing Entrepreneurs And Entrepreneurship: Lessons From Estonia

The Horizons Tracker

A major motivation for these fledgling entrepreneurs was the desire to be their own boss. The Global Innovation Index illustrates this, as they cite the inhibiting impact a shortage of human capital is having on the innovation potential of the nation. ” Broad horizons. “We Talent shortages. Boosting digital literacy.

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New Research Explores The Commercial Consequences Of Collective Layoffs

The Horizons Tracker

Collective layoffs are sadly a rather common affair, with an estimated 556 announced between December 2018 and November 2019 in Europe alone. Was the layoff motivated by a fall in demand? How many employees were affected by the layoff? ”

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How Many Jobs Are Devoid Of Meaning?

The Horizons Tracker

The study, conducted by Zurich University, marks the first attempt to quantify and substantiate a theory previously proposed by American anthropologist David Graeber in 2018. Specifically, those in business and finance, sales, and managerial positions were more than twice as likely to consider their jobs socially insignificant.

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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Co-founder of Rose Park Advisors—Disruptive Innovation Fund. A leading thinker on strategy and breakthrough innovation. Formerly a leader in the automotive, retail, restaurant, media innovation and consulting industries. Darek Lenart – Senior VP HR, Finance MasterCard. Leading innovator in HR for over 25 years.

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News Flash: Innovation Is No Longer Just a Specialist’s Job. Now Here’s How to Involve Your Whole Workforce Instead

Strategy Driven

The classic method of segregating innovation to a single department, or to a process led by specialists, just isn’t fast enough any longer. What’s needed is a culture in which innovation is the mission of everyone, everywhere, every day. Most innovation methods don’t actually result in innovative solutions.