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Diverse Boards Are More Innovative

The Horizons Tracker

However, the research also highlights the significance of diverse educational, industrial, and organizational backgrounds among managers and board members in fostering innovation in research and development (R&D), thereby generating both economic and social value.

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Best Paid Jobs of 2019 | Glassdoor

HR Digest

The best paid jobs of 2019 are in healthcare, information technology, data analytics, finance, engineering, and law ( see infographic below ). There are some other categories not listed here which are showing remarkable growth, including life sciences and biotechnology and research. Hiring Specialists Find Glassdoor Report Unreliable

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Get Your Passion Project Moving Without Quitting Your Day Job

Harvard Business Review

Kate had had a taste of entrepreneurial life — she was on the management team of ArtusLabs, the North Carolina-based software company that was bought by PerkinElmer in 2011 — and knew how “exciting it was to work at a start-up.” Managing yourself Career planning Professional transitions'

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7 Charts Show How Political Affiliation Shapes U.S. Boards

Harvard Business Review

Both Republicans and Democrats say the most effective board committee is audit/finance. Meanwhile, Democrats place greater importance on technology expertise and risk management. pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences, health care equipment and services); Industrials (e.g.,