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February 2017

Leadership and career
February 8, 2017

Becoming a Public Company Board Member

By: Tracy Houston We are living in unprecedented times of uncertainty and challenge. Never has it been more critical for directors and officers to be capable of leading in the boardroom. In light of increased regulatory changes and reduced public confidence, the question of who sits on a board and…
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Leadership and career
February 6, 2017

Creating a Value-Oriented Sustainable Business

By: Gizem Alper As the world becomes more and more globalized by the day, the importance of maintaining it in mint condition has gained awareness from all actors in society. A responsibility to conduct business in a sustainable and value-oriented manner has been vested on businesses by international actors –…
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Leadership and career
February 3, 2017

Are You Tough Enough to Cross the Rubicon?

By: Linda Henman During the Roman republic, the river Rubicon marked the boundary between the Roman province of Cisalpine Gaul to the northeast and Italy proper to the south. The river distinguished not only the geographic boundaries for the province but also the military restrictions for governors and magistrates. Therefore, rulers required generals to disband…
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Hiring
February 1, 2017

5 Ways HR Executives Can Avoid FCPA Liability in Hiring

Recently, HSBC announced that it was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its hiring practices in Asia. HSBC’s practice of hiring employees based upon their ties to government officials may violate the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The FCPA regulates the activities of organizations and individuals with…
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Leadership and career
February 1, 2017

How to Create a Social Responsibility Program that Helps Retain Millennial Employees

It's clear that millennials will have a huge impact on tomorrow's businesses. This generation represents $2.45 trillion in spending power, reports Adweek, and according to Omnicom Group's Cone Communications, 70 percent of them will spend more on brands that support causes they care about. Millennials want to take part in…
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