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Collaboration for Change: Multi-Sector Partnerships in Sustainable Medical and Sharps Waste Management

Strategy Driven

A harmonized approach where multiple sectors come together for a common cause: the safe and sustainable management of medical and sharps waste. From hospitals to clinics, the aftermath of medical procedures is a labyrinth of discarded sharps, contaminated materials, and other hazardous by-products.

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Wall Street banks opt for greater automation for grunt work to retain talent

HR Digest

Banks now insist on weekend offs, no excessive overtime, and greater use of technology for routine work. Headcount in the banking industry is likely to get reduced, aided by technology. We recognize that our people are very busy, because business is strong and volumes are at historic levels,” said Nicole Sharp, a Goldman spokeswoman.

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Business Management Tips to Help You Boost Profits in 2020

Strategy Driven

In the modern age of business, you need to be sharp to manage your business towards having a competitive edge. With so much chatter across the business world about digital technology and automation, it can be difficult to refocus back on staff – the people who get the job done for you and your company. Think Staff. Software Steals.

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How to Host a Productive Generational Conversation

Nathan Magnuson

Finance doesn’t want to pay for “unproductive” time. Generational mindsets and preferences about work and leadership are extremely unique to this era, especially given the technology advances of the last few decades. HR fears someone will be offended. It’s important to understand what’s at stake.

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Front Line Leadership: The Keys To Managing Millenials, Part 1

Terry Starbucker

Like the generations preceding them, Millennials are products of the major events and technologies that became widespread during their formative years. This is in sharp contrast to those of a generation ago- teacher, banking/finance and medicine. Millennials must feel significant in their role.

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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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Finance Can Be a Noble Profession (Yes, Really)

Harvard Business Review

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.