How AI Is Refactoring Finance, Manufacturing & Healthcare
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
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Friday’s jobs report: Don’t accept simple headlines, finance professor warns
Work Life
JUNE 7, 2024
As a professor of finance , I think these simple storylines aren’t helpful to investors. But you’ll get a different perspective if you dig deeper into the data, especially the figures showing how many jobs were created in government and in manufacturing. What’s more, the data shows that zero manufacturing jobs were created in March.
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In praise of process innovation, the idea economy’s behind-the-scenes workhorse
Work Life
AUGUST 16, 2024
12 on the list, was recognized for rethinking its manufacturing process and restructuring its business to meet growing demand for its Uncrustables frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The foundation launched a financing facility that helped manufacturers get the capital they needed to expand production; last year UNICEF provided 9.3
Rigid return to office mandates and fixed places of work are backfiring
Workplace Insight
MAY 28, 2024
The study also explores industry-specific considerations for remote and flexible work: Finance: Remote workers may struggle to feel connected to their work’s purpose and need stronger managerial support. Manufacturing & Production : Hybrid workers report enjoyment, recognition, and a voice in decision-making.
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Forget About the Career Ladder—Focus on the Career Lattice Instead
Success
JULY 17, 2024
Instead of being a one-dimensional account manager from the tech field, become a multidimensional account manager who has sat at the table in tech, manufacturing and other industries and therefore has a broader base of experience to draw upon in future roles,” she says.
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Only a quarter of firms say that staff will need to work full time from an office in future
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The research found a clear divide between different sectors, with business-to-business services firms (such as the finance and legal sectors) more likely to expect remote working. Only 17 percent of B2B services organisations expect fully in person working, while the figure for manufacturers is 38 percent, and B2C services 37 percent.
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If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group
Work Life
MARCH 24, 2024
A mastermind group typically comprises members from the same discipline, whether writers or lawyers, accountants or manufacturers, surgeons or plumbers. The result was WaterCredit, through which micro-lending organizations provide resources for individuals to finance innovative water and sanitation solutions.
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, December 2023
McKensey
JANUARY 22, 2024
2024 looks uncertain: inflation has come down but long-term interest rates remain high; retail sales are relatively stable; manufacturing continues to contract; geopolitical concerns are on the rise.
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‘The Great Fractionalization’ might be coming to your C-suite
Work Life
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The most popular employer requests for fractional consultants and leaders are for finance, marketing , and human resources talent. I’ve had a wide range of clients, from a guitar manufacturer to an urban planner to a caterer. Now it’s starting to creep into enterprise-level companies. And the variety makes it fun.
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Most business leaders think generative AI will be a boon for employees
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the UK, some of the top industries hiring for AI-related roles are administrative and support services, professional services, technology, manufacturing and finance. ‘Head of AI’ roles have tripled globally in the last five years, and job posts mentioning AI have more than doubled (2.3x) in the UK in the last two years.
Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work
Work Life
APRIL 30, 2024
Carrot has over 1,000 customers that run the gamut in terms of industries, from manufacturing and retail to finance.) The report also notes that nine out of 10 Carrot members return to work after their pregnancy, offering more evidence that companies are making a worthwhile investment by doubling down on maternal healthcare benefits.
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Why retail and consumer CEOs are facing shorter tenures
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
retail and packaged goods company CEOs has this year on average been about 7 months shorter than chiefs who were in office in 2024 in the autos, finance, tech and manufacturing industries, data to August 31 from executive compensation research firm Equilar show. The tenure for U.S.
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Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy: Why Bankruptcy Doesn’t Mean the End of a Business
Success
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Plastic container-manufacturing company Tupperware has formally filed for bankruptcy, with its president and CEO Laurie Ann Goldman citing financial struggles brought about by the “challenging macroeconomic environment” in a statement.
Can AI improve one of the most expensive (and boring) parts of work?
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Darren Liddell, founder and CEO of My Money Story, a personal finance community for people of color making less than $70,000 a year, was an early tester of Gus. “I went back to my mom and we calculated that over the past 20 years, she paid about $200,000 in fines that are related to compliance violations,” he says.
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KI Postura+ chair reaches first milestone on journey towards 100 percent recycled content
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
KI has confirmed that Postura+ will begin its transition to a product for the circular economy, with all one-piece chairs manufactured from December 2022 set to contain at least 30 percent recycled polypropylene.
The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet
Workplace Insight
MARCH 15, 2023
Manufacturers and suppliers are arguably challenged by lack of clarity, requirements for significant investment, combined with cost pressures in a heavily subscribed market. Tax incentives introduced to buoy up the struggling furniture manufacturing sector during the pandemic, for example, support the traditional, procurement approach.
Honeywell International CEO Vimal Kapur’s leadership style is shaped by his time in the field
Work Life
JULY 22, 2024
” Keep it simple Indeed, Kapur’s one-year tenure as CEO of the technology and manufacturing giant has been notable for his relentless efforts to simplify the business. In October, he announced a major realignment of the business around three trends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition. .
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Landlords and occupiers don’t see eye to eye on the decarbonisation of European real estate
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 22, 2024
With many occupiers often more focused on emissions from other aspects of their businesses, such as manufacturing or supply chains, the contribution that buildings make to the aggregate 37 percent global emissions from real estate can be underestimated.
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How to navigate the seismic shifts in workplace rules and roles in 2024
Work Life
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Standalone, on-site workers include banking clerks, retail, manufacturing, processing, and food prep jobs and are classic candidates for automation or simplification and outsourcing. This includes developers, tech, finance, accounting, and back-office jobs.
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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally
Success
AUGUST 14, 2024
Since its inception, the B Corp movement has grown exponentially, with more than 8,900 certified businesses in more than 101 countries, spanning 162 industries from retail and manufacturing to finance and technology.
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9 Workplace Wellness Ideas to Boost Engagement & Results
FirLyfe
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In a recent survey, PicewaterhouseCoopers found that employees were frequently stressed about finances. Employees who have their finances in order are in a better position to focus on work, be more engaged, and stay productive.” So they implemented a plan to help change that. And it worked.
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6 Reasons Men Are Not Working as Much as They Used To
Success
JULY 21, 2024
Manufacturing and traditionally male-dominated industries have seen a decline, leading to fewer stable, well-paying jobs that require long hours. A significant reason [for this] is the shifting economic landscape,” he adds.
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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business
Success
APRIL 20, 2023
. “Consumer commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility has intensified with consumers voting with their wallets,” Jonathan Wright, global lead for cognitive process reengineering at IBM, told Yahoo Finance.
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Global Trust & Safety Solutions Provider Zevo Health Appoints new CEO
Zevo Health
AUGUST 29, 2024
These range from high growth start-ups to established businesses in professional services, retail, manufacturing, technology and private equity.
The Boeing whistleblower’s death reveals the cost of speaking out against corporate wrongdoing
Work Life
MARCH 20, 2024
For more than three decades, Barnett worked at Boeing, including as a quality manager at a North Charleston, South Carolina, plant, which manufactures the 787 Dreamliner. In 2019, Barnett and a dozen other workers blew the whistle on Boeing in a New York Times story, claiming its manufacturing processes prioritized speed over public safety.
Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap
Success
JULY 25, 2022
Although everyone’s personal finance journey is exactly that, there are certain steps we all can take as we pursue financial feminism and literacy. Get familiar with your finances. Knowledge is power, and knowledge of our own finances is especially powerful. Compared to African American participants, who responded to 2.3
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People are worried about the impact of new tech, but many feel confident it will benefit them
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
This rises to 59 percent for manufacturing deskless workers and 57 percent for retail deskless workers. Over half (53 percent) of deskless workers feel that senior management could help enhance communication by providing clearer explanations on significant technology shifts.
All we are saying is give lease a chance
Workplace Insight
MAY 29, 2023
We started by sitting and chatting with Nicki Matthews, Director at Plus Finance , who is not new to the concept of furniture leasing. We need to be able to partner with dealers or with manufacturers, who will take that furniture back and then pass it on to charity – and there is quite a big call for that.
Half of traditional non-tech firms now consider themselves tech firms
Workplace Insight
JUNE 29, 2023
The pandemic years forced traditional industries to digitise their operations at speed, but three years on, non-tech enterprises across the UK – from sectors including finance, advertising, manufacturing and more – are actively embracing the ‘tech mindset’ more than ever, according to a new report.
4 red flags that your business is guilty of social washing—and how to fix it
Work Life
JANUARY 19, 2024
Let me give you an example: car part manufacturing. The reputational damage associated with being found guilty of social washing can make companies pay the literal price by losing customers, investors, and access to financing. We don’t have to go far to find recent examples of companies being called out.
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Being back in the office is paying off for tech companies
Envoy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Nevertheless, it’s essential to recognize that the vast majority of today’s employees work in an office or a workplace setting (like a manufacturing plant) – and this number continues to grow. Stock performance for over 100 publicly-traded, anonymized Envoy customers was sourced from Google Finance as of 9/22/23.
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These Asian American Entrepreneurs Celebrate Their Chinese Heritage While Feeding America’s Appetite for Chinese Street Food
Success
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Wang quit his full-time job in finance to focus all of his time and energy on helping XCJ survive. In March 2020, faced with a looming pandemic, XCJ was forced to close indoor dining and pivot. However, xiaolongbao soup dumplings are not well-suited for takeout.
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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started
All Things Admin Blog
JANUARY 8, 2024
Example : In a manufacturing company, the process of assembling a product involves multiple steps, from gathering raw materials to quality control checks before the final product is ready for shipment. Process – A series of interrelated steps or activities designed to achieve a specific outcome.
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This crucial step is the precursor to success. Here’s how to leverage it
Work Life
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Sir James Dyson made 5,126 prototypes of his bagless vacuum cleaner, only to be rejected by every manufacturer in the U.K. In 2010 I founded business intelligence firm L2, bootstrapped it at first, then sold it in 2017 for $158 million, 27 months after our first and only round of financing. Grit is great. Semi-quitting (i.e.,
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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur
Success
MARCH 28, 2024
Felon entrepreneurs face additional challenges, including not being able to rent a commercial space for their business and not being able to get start-up financing. In 2023, his business had 10 employees, topping $2 million in sales via steel distribution and manufacturing of security gates. That’s huge.
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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur
Success
MARCH 28, 2024
Felon entrepreneurs face additional challenges, including not being able to rent a commercial space for their business and not being able to get start-up financing. In 2023, his business had 10 employees, topping $2 million in sales via steel distribution and manufacturing of security gates. That’s huge.
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Critical Psychiatry Textbook, Chapter 16: Is There Any Future for Psychiatry? (Part Four)
Mad in America
OCTOBER 30, 2023
It was an NIMH-financed trial, which randomised 1,493 “real-world” patients with schizophrenia to olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone or ziprasidone, or to a very old drug, perphenazine, marketed in 1957. STAR*D was also financed by the NIMH. 17:58 For CATIE, there were 191 records on PubMed. It is a remarkable story of fraud.
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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence
Success
JULY 13, 2022
Mary Barra: The CEO of General Motors made a bold move in 2022 when she shifted GM’s production lines to help Ventec Life Systems make ventilators, setting an example for other manufacturers to step up to help during the pandemic. The Inspiration.
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There’s More To Goal Setting Than Making Them SMART
Tanveer Naseer
MAY 14, 2013
The next day at the executive meeting, people started asking all sorts of questions: How would you actually define our manufacturing practice? It didn’t seem very convincing to me, but knowing he’d be sharing them with the entire executive team the next day, I let it slide. Do you really think we can grow it that much?
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How to Create Strategic Partnerships
Success
MAY 20, 2022
Vet the potential partner to make sure they have solid finances and a track record as a reliable and ethical business. Founder, CEO Company: RAMP Sports, a ski and snowboard manufacturer Strategic partnership philosophy: The seasonal sporting goods company found a product to sell in its off-season. Mike Kilchenstein.
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Fighting—and Winning—Above Your Company’s Weight Class
Success
MARCH 17, 2022
Small companies can take business from a larger, better-financed and better-known competitor by fighting where they are strong and the opposition is weak. Several people from his team showed up to deliver some of the product they manufactured as well as to notify us that we were their new partners. They liked our unique approach.
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Business Travel Is Back: How to Maximize Your Miles
Success
MARCH 12, 2022
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A practitioners guide to supporting business through recruiting and developing essential talent.
HFI
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Her father – an Operations Director with a large manufacturing company – was less thrilled. “HR! Tara shared some of her own frustrations when she was initially recruited as a Marketing Manager and largely ignored but also shared that she had managed to find a sponsor in the Finance Director. You show them how to do it!”
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What the Data Says About Remote Work: Industry-Specific Insights and Strategies
Great Place to Work
JULY 29, 2024
Check out these insights for setting remote work policy in industries from tech and finance to health care. Finance Companies in the finance and insurance sector have been at the center of the remote work debate for years. But what does the data say about remote work in the finance industry?
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