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The High Cost of Happy Meals: Investigating Child Labor at Kentucky’s McDonald’s

HR Digest

According to the report, hundreds of children, some as young as 10 years old, were found to be working in McDonald’s restaurants, often for long hours and below minimum wage. They were operating dangerous equipment such as deep fryers and grills without adequate training or supervision.

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Two Elements for Effective Delegation

Marshall Goldsmith

Honest, ethical, and legal behavior is always appropriate—delegation isn’t. To help leaders ensure effective delegation, my advice is simple: Have each direct report list her or his key areas of responsibility. Ask each direct report, “Do you ever see me working on tasks that someone at my level doesn’t need to do?

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How to Build Trust with Those You Lead

Strategy Driven

The articles that get the highest number of views are on the lack of trust between bosses and their direct reports. Stephen Covey, the late motivational speaker, writer, and advisor, once wrote, “Without trust we don’t truly collaborate; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. Never publicly undermine your direct reports.

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Don’t Delegate More – Delegate More Effectively

Marshall Goldsmith

” Honest, ethical and legal behavior is always appropriate – delegation isn’t. To help leaders ensure effective delegation, my advice is simple: Have each direct report list her or his key areas of responsibility. ” Almost invariably, direct reports will come up with great suggestions.

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Finding The Changemakers Of Tomorrow

The Horizons Tracker

They want the companies they buy from to trade in an ethical and responsible way, and for the organizations they work for to not only make a positive difference to the world, but to offer them work that is fulfilling and enriching in equal measure. Lastly, the six week residential accelerator is a fully immersive experience.

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People Skills Are Hard Skills - More Than You Know

Building Personal Strength

The perception is that getting along with people is nice, but “nice-to-have” — secondary to the operation of the business. But most books on this topic focus on mentoring and executive coaching, not skills for operational leaders. They aren’t about computers, vehicles, machines and other “hard” equipment.

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Academic Equality for Global Economic Survival

Coaching Tip

Cross-Cultural Competency: operating in different cultural settings. After scoring low for years in the international Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development random “PISA” survey, Finland has ranked in the top three with Singapore and Korea for the past decade. The United States only holds a middle rank. (5)

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