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In Defense of Corporate Wellness Programs

Harvard Business Review

Today, nearly 80% of people who work for organizations with 50 or more employees have access to a wellness program, according to a 2013 RAND study commissioned by the U.S. How could these initiatives be deemed “largely unrelated” to the company’s success? Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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What Corporations Can Learn From a 4,000-Person Parade Extravaganza (Seriously)

Harvard Business Review

Leaders have a large degree of autonomy and consequently develop the sense of ownership crucial to success. Mainly that building and maintaining community is crucial to success. A successful samba school such as Mocidade Alegre is a closely knit organization with a strong focus and great teamwork.

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Managing Vacations When Your Team Is Global

Harvard Business Review

Less driven by individual accomplishment and success for its own sake, few are impressed by martyrs who put in long hours at the office. In the 2013 study No Vacation Nation , the Center for Economic and Policy Research examined paid leave and paid holidays in OECD nations. As a result, there is less pressure to do so.