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Less Than 1% Of Unicorns Earn $1 Billion In Revenue Or Profits

The Horizons Tracker

Whereas when the term was first coined, there were less than 40 unicorns, there are now reported to be around 2,500 in the wild. I argued that focusing on a $1 billion valuation distracted us, and indeed founders themselves, from developing the kind of profitable and sustainable businesses that ultimately benefit society.

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Got Workplace Gossip? Powerful Phrases to Stop Workplace Gossip Before It Spreads

Let's Grow Leaders

“Laura” was one of the few female direct reports on my new team. Of course, the last thing I needed as I was working to establish credibility in my new role overseeing 110 stores, with limited sales experience was a bunch of distracted store managers trying to figure out if their new boss was getting in on with a direct report.

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What Are the 5 Languages of Appreciation? A Guide for Leaders

Niagara Institute

Whether you’re a first-time supervisor with only an employee or two in your charge or a middle manager with a large group of direct reports, if you’re questioning exactly how to show appreciation in the workplace, let us introduce you to the 5 Languages of Appreciation.

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Made From Scratch

Leading Blog

It is a well-written story that takes us from his days as a student-athlete through his formative years working his way up in bars and restaurants from busboy to manager, to the wild ride founding and growing Texas Roadhouse into the international success it is today. In 1997 he was awarded an Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Research Reveals That Apprenticeships Offer A Bright Future To Participants

The Horizons Tracker

“Credentialism runs wild in slack labor markets, ratcheting up qualifications well beyond what is genuinely needed to do a job,” explains Johns Hopkins University’s Katherine Newman in her recent book Moving the Needle: What Tight Labor Markets Do for the Poor. Even among 18-year-olds, this figure is just 40%.

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Mark Roberti on Big Data and RFID: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Mark Roberti has reported on business for major publications worldwide since 1985. In 2002, he launched RFID Journal on the Web as an independent source of news and information for business and IT executives looking to tap RFID’s enormous potential. He is widely regarded as a thought leader in the RFID industry.

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The New Normal for Employee Raises: What to Expect in 2024

HR Digest

In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. According to a June report by business consulting firm WTW, the average salary increase is predicted to be around 4%. According to a salary budget survey conducted by Payscale, more than three-fourths of U.S. A ray of hope for workers, right?

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