Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are much more than just a simple buzzword. DEI includes everyone and fully encompasses important traits such as gender, background, disability, and any other characteristic that may help uniquely represent an individual’s identity. This means that DEI create an optimal environment for relationships to flourish and productive work to be done. The benefits of promoting diversity and inclusion (DEI) within a company are many. According to a 2019 McKinsey study, “companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25 percent more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile.” In addition to the benefits of creating a more equitable workplace, there is a strong business case for promoting DEI within a company.
Read more ...In an integrated approach to technology development, people should be central in the development of technology. This paper discusses the current areas of technology development and market research in a business environment and proposes an integrated approach to bridge the gap between technology and people; in which people rather than market sizes become central in the development of technology.
Read more ...In the marketing program, you have a total of eight weeks to study the MBA. This is not enough time to understand all of the intricacies and elements that go into marketing. Our MBA in Marketing project topics are designed especially for students who wish to understand more about how to use the topic well in their careers. These projects explore real-world problems and bring these new ideas into action as a successful solution for businesses.
Read more ...Employee engagement worldwide is at a depressing level. Research company Gallup reports that 87% of workers around the globe are not engaged in work. If your employees fall into this camp, they will affect your bottom line, as companies whose employees are highly engaged will beat out competitors by 147% in earnings per share. Leadership teams often think that their employees are engaged, without really understanding if this is the case. Here's how to better grasp what's going on the ground and make sure the team is completely engaged.
Read more ...In the US, copyright law is complicated. If you write something, make music, take a photograph, or in some other way create, in theory you should receive full credit (and payment). In practice, however, it's been complicated by lobbying and lawsuits that have led to exemptions for musicians, authors who don't publish their work or create new works or who perform only within a limited set of circumstances and certain types of text. In the US this falls under 17 USC 102 which deals with “original works of authorship”. The main thing to remember though is that it is possible to find out exactly what rights you have so that you know how much risk there is and what your options are if you want to exploit them. Like many markets, the Internet has rapidly grown in prominence and popularity since its inception. Unfortunately, particularly with the vast free market that is the internet, it’s increasingly common for people to feel they should get everything for nothing. It’s never too early to start considering these issues, and taking steps to get ahead of them. It’s best to put in place an action plan and make sure you are prepared for these situations before they occur.
Read more ...While the future of AI has captured our imagination, we can acknowledge the positive impacts of AI today and make the world a better place. For example, in the global attempts of achieving sustainability and more notably, meeting SDGs, AI can become a powerful weapon towards a circular economy and more sustainable living. The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit millions of people through the development of artificial intelligence systems is being explored. One goal of AI applicability can be within solving SDG related issues. What has been proposed is that the current capabilities of AI could help solve cases across all 17 of the UN SDGs, eventually benefiting hundreds of millions of people in both advanced and developing countries. AI is increasingly being used in a number of different industries. For instance, helping blind people navigate their environment, identifying victims of sexual exploitation online, supporting disaster relief efforts, or help detect the early stages of diabetes and helping to detect skin cancer through image scanning. These are just some examples of AI and its impact, where embracing AI innovation can help.
Read more ...By providing self-service analytics, Business Intelligence enhances supply chain management. Using this software, businesses can make real-time data readily available to employees and clients. Self-service BI also allows users who do not have a background in statistical analysis to access this information and create their own reports. In this session, we'll discuss how BI can provide real-time insights into supply chain emerging risks, inefficiencies, and anomalies, allowing businesses to quickly isolate and resolve potential issues.
Read more ...In order for a business to grow strongly and stand firmly in the market, it is necessary to have a strategy. That is why determining what the target market is for businesses is extremely important.
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