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Minority Entrepreneurs Still Face Discrimination When Seeking Finance

The Horizons Tracker

In a recently published paper authored by the same group, it is revealed that banks continue to provide Black customers with inferior loan products and services, even when these customers possess objectively stronger financial profiles and FICO scores compared to their white counterparts.

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Better Management Will Help Drive Productivity Improvements

The Horizons Tracker

In a previous article , I explored how technology is generally not feeding through into productivity statistics. Data shows that despite considerable advances in technology in the last decade, productivity has largely remained flat. and France. Ill-equipped Research from Gallup highlights the importance of good management.

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A Cure for the Common Company

Leading Blog

Shared Values Including employees through conversation or, in most cases, online surveys is a good way to know the values are shared. Leadership Engagement Well-Being needs to be on the leadership agenda along with everything else like finance and customer service. Don’t try to sweep discontent under the rug.

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Want a productive workforce? Focus on employees’ well-being

HR Digest

Productivity is key to recovery, but the risk of anxiety and burnout has never been higher. Keeping workplaces safe from the virus and people productive in their jobs demanded a massive reset of business practices. PwC Pulse Survey, September 3, 2020. Know that not all productivity is the same, or sustainable.

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August 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. Productivity. Communication. Find Sean on Twitter at @leadyourteam.

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Covid Triggered Digital Transformation, But Was It Really Transformative?

The Horizons Tracker

The analysis revealed that around 75% of firms had introduced some form of productivity-boosting technology during the pandemic. A recent study from LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance aimed to find out by delving into the digital investments of 425 UK firms during the pandemic. Return on investment.

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A List of Referrable Keynote Speakers and Topics to Consider for Your Next Conference

Great Results Team Building

In that follow-up zoom call, I try to be as helpful as possible in sharing any data I’ve collected from pre-event surveys or attendee interviews I use to prepare for their event. A riveting presentation can increase commitment levels and provide valuable take-aways that improve productivity and deliver value far beyond your investment.