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Social Class In The C-Suite

The Horizons Tracker

It’s no surprise that just 12% of CEOs are from working-class backgrounds. Cracking the boardroom The researchers analyzed over 1,500 German firms (and their CEO) to explore whether different industries had different social classes in the boardroom.

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Chief Procurement Officer Search: Securing Your Supply Chain Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Within the organization, new courses charted by the CEO or Board may have broad implications for effective procurement, and leadership needs to be prepared to respond agilely. A well-rounded and comprehensive set of leadership requirements can be defined by involving stakeholders from finance, operations, and other relevant areas.

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Google Layoffs of 200 Core Employees Signal a Worrying Trend

HR Digest

Earlier this year, CFO Ruth Porat announced layoffs at Google’s finance department and restructuring efforts there as they moved to keep up with the shifting tech world. citizens with training for AI skills at no cost, also launching the Google AI Essentials course to help with the mission. Why Are Google Job Relocations Taking Place?

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Avon CEO Andrea Jung Takes Seat on Apple's Board :: Women on Business

Women on Business

NASDAQ: APPL ) has named Andrea Jung , CEO of Avon Ă‚ (NYSE: AVP ), as the eigth member of its board of directors.Ă‚ Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, stated that Jung will bring a “new dimension&# to the company’s board.Ă‚ Andrea Jung is the first woman and the first Asian to hold a seat on Apple’s board.Ă‚

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EBay CEO Meg Whitman to Retire :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook. She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success.

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CMI Hong Kong: updates from the board

Chartered Management Institute

CMI bolsters its presence in Australia Last month, CMI participated in The PIE Live event in Gold Coast, Australia, alongside leaders in international education. Since 1948, the Council has played an important part in the provision of English language education as well as the promotion of British culture and arts. Learn more here.

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Do Universities Provide Reliable Signaling?

The Horizons Tracker

They reason that entry into such a school will give them a better education and a better chance of getting the job of their dreams upon graduation. Indeed, the researchers argue that any performance gap at the outset can be relatively easily closed by bolstering the training provided to people on the job.