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A Better Metric for the Value of a Worker Training Program

Harvard Business Review

But according to the World Bank , only 30% of youth employment programs are successful, with many of those offering only marginal benefit. Job placement matters, but a high placement rate is meaningless if the participant leaves after a week or if the job itself is temporary or doesn’t pay well.

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If Data Is Money, Why Don’t Businesses Keep It Secure?

Harvard Business Review

Like money, it can flow easily across borders and it commands an intrinsic value — the insight generated from personal data helps deliver benefits to individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Yet, unlike money, the market for personal data is relatively embryonic.