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2020 Top CHRO List – The People Leaders To Watch

N2Growth Blog

The inaugural version of our Top CHRO List was published on Forbes in 2015. Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. Beth is another former operator who really understands the business and their 37,000+ workforce.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business Review

This isn’t all that surprising given the level of innovation activity in these sectors, but directors operating in similarly disrupted sectors should take note. Just over one-fifth (22%) of boards operating in the IT and telecom industry sought tech expertise when filling their most recent board seat, higher than in any other industry.

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Luxury Brands Can No Longer Ignore Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

If I asked you to picture the consumer luxury market, you might imagine jewels, sports cars, watches, premium drinks, high-end shoes and apparel, and so on. in 2015, which requires larger companies doing business in Britain to publish a board-approved, public annual slavery and human trafficking statement. Slavery is still a problem.

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Morning Advantage: A Serious Attempt at "Pay What You Want"

Harvard Business Review

At these locations, any money made goes first to fund operations, and additional profits go to local charities. North American restaurant chain Panera Bread is experimenting with a nonprofit variation, where the company donates a number of existing stores to its "Panera Cares" foundation. BONUS BITS: Telecommunications Takedowns.

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Entrepreneur Jake Thompson Shares His Story, Advice, And What's In Store For CED In 2015

Eric Jacobson

Thankfully now we have a growing team that can assist with many of the day-to-day operations, but at times, especially at the beginning, I found it challenging to be “among the chaos” while building the business. We have our apparel releases planned for the next year, but always take into account ideas people have or suggestions for colors.

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Why Top Management Should Listen to Activist Investors

Harvard Business Review

Activists launched 159 campaigns in 2015 focused on shareholder value maximization, nearly double the 88 that were launched the year before. Activist investors who expect to raise returns by influencing strategic decisions are having a meaningful impact on many industries from consumer-packaged goods to aerospace and defense.

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How One Clothing Company Blends AI and Human Expertise

Harvard Business Review

The company offers a subscription clothing and styling service that delivers apparel to its customers’ doors. When it comes to recommendations, is there room for improvement in the way Amazon and Netflix operate? Forbes estimates that in 2015 the company brought in $250 million in revenue, and it predicts a 50% increase in 2016.