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In praise of process innovation, the idea economy’s behind-the-scenes workhorse

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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

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Forget About the Career Ladder—Focus on the Career Lattice Instead

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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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How to navigate the seismic shifts in workplace rules and roles in 2024

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 The future of university education will mostly involve students listening to a global expert via Teams or VR rather than going hundreds or thousands of miles to a place of learning. The  The expansion of learning will not be limited by geography.  When the U.K.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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I was on the receiving end of sexist, negative comments from male supervisors, and I learned that the majority of women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. Although everyone’s personal finance journey is exactly that, there are certain steps we all can take as we pursue financial feminism and literacy.

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If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group

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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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Most business leaders think generative AI will be a boon for employees

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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.

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This crucial step is the precursor to success. Here’s how to leverage it

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Sir James Dyson made 5,126 prototypes of his bagless vacuum cleaner, only to be rejected by every manufacturer in the U.K. ” The key is learning from each mistake. Dyson’s 5,126 failed prototypes were only possible because after each one, he shrugged, learned what he could, and put it aside to try again.

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