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Surprise! Christmas Spending Isn’t Good for the Economy

While for many, the holiday season is a time of joy, for some it is filled with frustrations over gift-buying for friends and family, David Kyle Johnson, author of The Myths that Stole Christmas, argues that the common wisdom that …

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Why companies should be sustainable and how IT can help

A movement to go green is gaining traction, and business and IT leaders need to make sure they don’t miss out.

Companies must care about environmental sustainability for a host of reasons — consumer demand, legislative and investor pressure, talent …

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The top ESG jobs in banking and finance, and what they entail

With as many as 450 financial institutions, banks, insurers and asset managers committing to invest $130 trillion of private money to help the world become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2050, ESG opportunities in the financial services sector will abound …

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The rise of sports as investment

Sports” is often narrowly defined: you’re either an athlete or you’re a fan. In reality, the sports world extends far beyond that — and investors are increasingly taking notice.

Driving the news: Will Ventures, a Boston-based early-stage venture capital …

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HR Professionals Discuss 14 Ways To Defeat The Imposter Syndrome

In the business world, leaders are often anxious about their ability to make the best decisions and good impressions, as well as gain credibility among their colleagues and consumers in the public eye. One of the best methods for overcoming …

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Shein’s US Expansion Adds Pressure for Its Fast Fashion Competitors

Fast fashion juggernaut Shein has managed to hook hordes of Gen-Z shoppers in the US despite a key business disadvantage: It has typically offered e-commerce delivery windows of 10 to 15 days that are easily bested by its competitors.

Now, the apparel …

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Mindset Matters: A Tactical Approach To Employment Of Persons With Disabilities

As October ends, another National Disability Employment Awareness Month is relegated to the annals of history. While this not only serves as a marker for companies to tout what they’ve done around the areas of disability and employment, it should …

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Do Your Global Teams See DEI as an American Issue?

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To date, organizations across the world have followed the American lead when it comes to DEI. They’ve benefited from the extensive research, data, literature, role models, best practices, narratives, and success stories and have been inspired to address inequality …

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How health IT helped resettle more than 600 Afghan refugees

By Aimee Mitchell

At Massachusetts-based Ascentria Care Alliance, a community care platform played a critical role managing health assessments, housing inspections and supply list checks.

Just over one year ago, the world watched as American troops withdrew from Afghanistan. As …
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International political economies: the difference between mercantilism and liberalism

Guest post by Alan Cunningham

The international political economy (IPE) is an incredibly sensitive system. It defines how international trade and commerce are conducted and significantly helps the long-term development of nation-states while also assisting in the growth of free …

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