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How Companies Succeed By Engaging Radically With Society

Eric Jacobson

Today, technology is making all business activity more transparent. One implication for corporate communications and PR professionals is then turning the function from being a downside risk mitigator to being a profit center—a potential capability within the company that enables the business to realize its growth objectives.

Company 50
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Send a Message to the Women in Your Company

Harvard Business Review

The real work of engaging employees "has nothing to do with technology," says Polly Pearson, EMC's former vice president of employment brand and engagement strategy. The prime mover behind the book project was Natalie Corridan-Gregg, who today serves as a director of technology analysis at EMC. It's all about behavior."

Company 12
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A Couple Reasons to Smile About

Women on Business

Besides tax-deferral, consider planning strategies that provide you with tax-free income in retirement, such as municipal bonds or Roth IRAs. In fact, now is an especially good time to consider tax diversification, especially in light of the 3.8%