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Development aid helps to fight gender inequality. Here are 5 research-backed steps to take

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Recognizing these benefits, governments and nongovernmental organizations have increasingly directed aid —funds provided to developing countries to foster economic growth—toward promoting women’s empowerment. Efforts to improve governance and reduce corruption will enhance the impact of aid 5.

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Hiding in plain sight: The key to fix Citigroup’s regulatory woes

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Citigroup has struggled to adequately train employees in risk, compliance and data roles, according to the bank’s own assessment, shedding light on why it is taking it years to fix regulatory issues even as billions are spent on an overhaul. The bank has about 229,000 employees overall.

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There’s a happiness gap at work. Here’s what we learned from leaders in Finland and Denmark, the happiest countries in the world

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An organization should prioritize developing trust in and among the workforce to cultivate happiness. We recently spoke with business, academic, and government leaders in Finland and Denmark, the top two happiest countries in the world , about how enacted values impact workplace happiness. Can workers be happy and trust their leaders?

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6 Reasons Men Are Not Working as Much as They Used To

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Younger generations in particular prioritize flexible work schedules and the ability to spend time with family and pursue personal interests,” Morgan says. This shift is partly driven by the desire to avoid the burnout experienced by their predecessors, who often worked long hours at the expense of their personal lives.”

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Around a quarter of jobs will shift over the next five years, WEF report claims

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Training workers to utilize AI and big data will be prioritized by 42 percent of surveyed companies in the next five years, ranking behind analytical thinking (48 percent) and creative thinking (43 percent) in importance.

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10 Types of Leaves to Include in Your Leave Policy

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Giving the employee paid casual leave will allow them to prioritize their private life when required, making them feel appreciated in the company. Public holiday Public holidays are days that are given as leave by the government. In most companies, employees can take a maximum of 8 to 15 days of casual leave in a year.

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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology

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I supported three actuaries who were developing annuity and insurance products for banks. GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: These are a set of guidelines and standards that govern how financial statements are prepared and presented. It was truly like learning another language. It was the word arrears.