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NMS Consulting

Post-Merger Integration: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Mergers

  In this comprehensive guide, we explore the intricacies of Post-Merger Integration and how to ensure successful mergers. Learn the strategies, challenges, and best practices to navigate this crucial phase and maximize the potential of your combined business. Introduction Mergers and acquisitions have become integral to the modern business landscape,…

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21 July 2023
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Stanford University

A long-term focus on growing cities in Africa

When Stanford University researchers, including Professors Pascaline Dupas and Marcel Fafchamps, set out to test a new way of assessing relative poverty, applying a peer-ranking methodology they devised to data from a large metropolis in Côte d’Ivoire and rural Indonesia, their method worked—in some ways better than other poverty measures.…

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21 July 2023
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Elixirr

Set aside your ego: partnerships are the key to financial excellence

The reputation of an investment bank hinges on its products, service quality, and public trust. However, beneath these pillars of customer experience often lies a considerable reliance on manual operational processes and outdated in-house technology infrastructure. Why? Traditionally, investment banks have favoured internal development and maintenance of all products and…

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19 July 2023
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INSEAD Knowledge

Stop Going It Alone

History is filled with tales of courageous and decisive heroes. Individuals like Julius Caesar and Winston Churchill, for instance, have led from the front to guide their people through adversity and achieve ultimate success. This myth building is especially prominent in the business sector, with stories of inspiring CEOs parachuting…

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19 July 2023
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MIT Sloan – Management Review

The Case Against Restricting Stock Buybacks

  Are stock buybacks as bad as they’re made out to be? The ubiquitous corporate practice of repurchasing shares has been the focus of much political and media scrutiny. The federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included a 1% excise tax on repurchases (which President Biden has proposed increasing to…

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19 July 2023
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Black Swan Financial Planning - UK

7 common but potentially harmful Inheritance Tax myths debunked

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is often controversial – you may have heard of it referred to as “the most hated tax in Britain”. Yet, despite the coverage it receives, it’s often misunderstood. Common myths about IHT could mean you’re needlessly worrying about a potential bill or failing to take steps that…

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19 July 2023
HBS Working Knowledge

Will Global Demand for Oil Peak This Decade?

Is the globe’s thirst for oil finally topping out? A major international energy watcher says yes, predicting last month that demand for global oil for transport will peak around 2026, plateau for all uses by 2028, and possibly hit a zenith by the end of the decade. Harvard experts say…

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19 July 2023
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Stax Consulting

Investment Insight for the Legal Services Market

Law firms leverage a range of solutions to enhance and optimize their business across IT, operations to legal matters. Third-party deposition services are a major part of the legal services ecosystem, and include court reporting, legal videography, interpreting services, and transcription services. These services are poised for steady topline and margin…

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19 July 2023
Perficient

Time is the New Currency

The pandemic has changed the way we think about our time and how we use it. We have become more selective in our commitments and are more likely to attend events that offer a clear benefit or return on investment. In this blog post, we will explore how attitudes towards…

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19 July 2023
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Lenovo StoryHub

Smart City Solutions can Supercharge Environmental Efforts in Cities Both Old and New

Barcelona, renowned for its exceptional football club, stunning architecture, and exquisite tapas, is also the proud owner of Lenovo technology. In 2014 this technology transformed Barcelona into a smart city – a city that uses advanced technologies and data analytics to improve the quality of life for its citizens, by…

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19 July 2023
McKinsey & Company

Really, What is psychological safety?

When have you been your most productive, creative, or innovative? Think back to a time when you really made yourself proud, and try to remember the environment you were working in. Maybe it’s your current job, if you have challenging work and supportive, engaged colleagues. Maybe it was at university,…

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18 July 2023
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Perceptyx

Survey Design Strategies: Understanding Retention in Your Organization

Since the beginning of 2023, stories of mass layoffs at companies like Twitter, Salesforce, Google, and Facebook have been overwhelming. Pundits argue that 2023 could be the year we fall into a recession and see a significant rise in unemployment.   However, the labor market continued to show signs of…

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18 July 2023
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HBS Working Knowledge

Money Isn’t Everything: The Dos and Don’ts of Motivating Employees

In a post-pandemic business world of hybrid work and quiet quitting, companies must rethink how they motivate employees. Good incentive plans and reward structures require a careful analysis of a company’s objectives, culture, and pressure points, says Brian Hall, the Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business…

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18 July 2023
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Stanford University

It’s not ‘just cannabis’

Stanford Medicine expert discusses the risks of cannabis addiction and how it impacts health, especially in young people. As a longtime psychiatric clinician specializing in substance use disorders and addiction, Stanford Medicine's Smita Das, MD, PhD, has had a front-row seat to the aftershocks of America's cultural about-face on cannabis.…

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18 July 2023
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Dixcart UK

Setting up a Business in the UK: Plan the Tax Now, Benefit Later

Starting a new business is very time-consuming, especially if the UK is new to you, with different rules and regulations. Dixcart UK can assist with your accounting, tax, legal and immigration requirements as one offering so that you can focus your time on building your business and not having the…

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18 July 2023
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Samsung Electronics

[Interview] AI-Driven Sound Innovation: Redefining the TV Audio Experience

It is no secret that Samsung Electronics — the global leader in TV manufacturing for 17 consecutive years — also has a strong presence in the soundbar market, boasting an impressive nine-year reign since 2013. The secret to Samsung’s success lies within a dynamic team of innovative engineers who are…

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18 July 2023
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Microsoft

Thinking beyond audio: Augmenting headphones for everyday digital interactions

This research was accepted by and received a Best Paper Award during ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) 2023, which is dedicated to advancing the field of user-centered system design. Headphones are traditionally used to provide and manage audio experiences through physical controls and a range of sensors. Nonetheless, these controls…

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18 July 2023
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BLG law firm

Cybersecurity guidance for small organizations

Cybersecurity is a significant challenge for organizations of all kinds and sizes, including small organizations with limited resources for a cybersecurity program. Each of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have issued recent…

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17 July 2023
Stax Consulting

Early Signals Optimize Commercial Due Diligence Efforts

In both the commit and reject path, the value of information can depend on when in the process insights are developed. Early in the process, sponsors have much greater ability to avoid future costs and preserve resources and team bandwidth in the reject case and are much more likely to…

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17 July 2023
Gowling WLG

Public crypto asset funds in Canada – What’s at “Stake”

Canadian securities regulators recently published a staff notice that sets out their views and expectations regarding the operations of public investment funds that invest in novel forms of digital (cryptographic) assets such as bitcoin and ether. The first public crypto asset fund (PCAF) was approved in Canada by prospectus receipt…

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17 July 2023
Clarkston Consulting

Apparel Industry Outlook: Assessing Our 2023 Trends Report

In January, our retail experts made a number of predictions about the apparel industry outlook for 2023. As we move into the second half of the year, let’s see how well our predictions held up for the five trends discussed in our 2023 Apparel Industry Trends report. Trend Review Trend…

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17 July 2023
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Stanford University

How to help forests fight climate change

Forests across the United States are major contributors to the fight against climate change, annually removing damaging excess carbon from the atmosphere equivalent to approximately 13 percent of overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. According to a new report published today by Stanford Law School’s (SLS) Law and Policy Lab and…

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17 July 2023
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Herrington Carmichael LLP - UK

Menopause, Menstrual Health and Workplace Policies

Last week, the British Standards Institution (BSI) celebrated the launch of its new guidance aimed at supporting employers to better retain experienced employees by enabling them to prioritise the needs of those experiencing menstruation or menopause. ‘Understanding the Menopause and Menstrual Health’ sets out recommendations and guidance for creating a…

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16 July 2023
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

NYC to Consider Indoor Air Quality Regulations

  Seyfarth Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire smoke shrouding the skies over the East Coast this summer have drawn more attention to indoor air quality, leading the New York City Council to propose indoor air quality resolutions.  Indoor air quality has long been a source of employee health complaints. While…

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Cooley Law Firm

UK Government Announces Upcoming Changes in Employment Law

The UK government has announced its intention to limit the duration of noncompete post-termination restrictions in employment contracts to a maximum of three months. Noncompete covenants are designed to provide business protection to an employer by seeking to restrict a former employee from undertaking employment with a rival competitor for…

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16 July 2023
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DLA Piper

AI-sia: What’s happening in Asia on AI?

More than half a year since the public launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, AI and generative AI remains a hot topic all around the globe. Companies and businesses of all sizes and from all regions are still looking for ways AI can help them deliver better products and services,…

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16 July 2023
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Stanford University

AI can coach you to lose weight. But a human touch still helps

Given artificial intelligence’s ability to mimic humans’ problem-solving ability, it’s not surprising that many people are turning to AI-powered wellness coaches to help them plan exercise routines, track their nutrition, and set goals for losing weight. However, in one important aspect, these apps may not be able to match their…

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15 July 2023
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CapGemini

Building virtual storage in electricity

Is there a shortcut?   Dr Danica Vukadinovic Greetham Flexibility and predictability in electric grids – multi-scale challenges and future directions through meso-level aggregation. Needed: Intelligent Local Grids. When: Immediately The push to NetZero places most of its bets on electrification[1]. While, on average, total UK electricity demand has been…

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15 July 2023
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NMS Consulting

Optimizing the Customer Experience: Enhancing Satisfaction and Loyalty

To optimize the customer experience, businesses must first gain a deep understanding of their customers’ needs and preferences. In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing the customer experience has become paramount. With consumers having more choices than ever before, providing a seamless and delightful experience has become a key differentiator for…

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15 July 2023
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Ogletree Deakins

Whistleblowers and Trade Secrets: Does the DTSA Protect Confidential Data?

  Employers often go to great lengths to protect company documents and communications concerning and discussing confidential trade secret information. But what happens when employees leave, bring a whistleblower claim, and the employer learns they have sent themselves numerous confidential communications containing trade secret information? What about when an employee…

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15 July 2023
Andreessen Horowitz

Washington: Will You Let AI Make Us Healthier?

The world is amidst an AI-driven industrial revolution. As a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen recently wrote, AI will save the world. The United Kingdom just staked its claim on the AI frontier, challenging US policymakers to reaffirm America’s role as the powerhouse of tech innovation. Whether we let it improve the health of Americans is…

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13 July 2023
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Hootsuite Inc.

What Is Instagram’s Threads? Everything You Need To Know

If you were on vacation last week, buckle up: Instagram Threads is the hot topic right now. The text-based app has taken social media by storm, with over 100 million new users joining in the first week. But what exactly is Threads, and does it replace existing apps like Instagram…

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13 July 2023
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Battery Ventures

How to Know When You Need to Fire Your Customer

A startup spends so much energy on acquiring and retaining its customers that voluntarily severing its relationship with any of them feels like self-inflicted harm. Yet, when necessary, acting decisively to “fire” a customer can mean the difference between survival and failure for a young company. By far the most…

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13 July 2023
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Stanford University

What drives dating app users

Satisfaction with online dating app depends on what you’re looking for A new study shows that some Tinder users access the the app to cope with negative emotions, but they may not find what they’re looking for. Author Nina BaiPublished on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 With an estimated 75…

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13 July 2023
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Stanford University

The future of seeing

Neuroscientist Kalanit Grill-Spector studies the physiology of human vision and says that the ways computers and people see are in some ways similar, but in other ways quite different. In fact, she says, rapid advances in computational modeling, such as deep neural networks, applied to brain data and new imaging…

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12 July 2023
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