AECOM Blog

Optimize your office portfolio with scenario planning

With post-pandemic workforce trends in a state of flux, developers, landlords, owners and corporations are continually adjusting strategies as they consider the performance of their real estate portfolios. If you’re one of these real estate stakeholders, understanding what is driving the new workplace, from hybrid work to variability and flexibility,…

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30 May 2023

Clarkston Consulting

Developing a Corporate DE+I Communications Plan for a Luxury Brand

Clarkston’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Practice recently partnered with a global luxury brand to enhance their approach to internal communications relative to DEI. Download the full corporate DEI communications plan case study below to learn more or contact us to learn how Clarkston can partner with businesses like yours…

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30 May 2023

Perficient

The AI Future of Digital Experience Platforms

How will AI impact digital experience platforms and the online experience? We’ve all had bad sales experiences … dealing with a slick seller trying to make his quota. The classic used car salesman comes to mind pretty quickly. They are impatient, motivated only by money, lacking awareness of our needs…

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30 May 2023

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New York State’s Proposed At-Will Prohibition: The “Big Apple” Does Not Fall Far From the Tree

Seyfarth Synopsis: Like the New York City Council, the New York State legislature is considering a bill to effectively abolish at-will employment. If passed, the State bill would prohibit employers from discharging employees absent good cause if the termination occurs after a mandatory probationary period.  As we discussed previously, the…

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30 May 2023

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

High Times: Marijuana Positivity in Workplace Drug Tests Reaches 25-Year Record

By Adam R. Young, Jennifer L. Mora, and Craig B. Simonsen Seyfarth Synopsis: Across nationwide testing, marijuana positivity rates for 2022 reached 4.3% (up from 2.7% in 2017), with biggest gains found in states that legalized recreational marijuana.  Impairment and related safety hazards have been disrupting the workplace resulting in lost time, absenteeism,…

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30 May 2023

Cooley Law Firm

Assessing Overlapping Boards After DOJ Crackdown

Over the past year, the U.S. Department of Justice has garnered headlines by issuing press releases announcing that directors have stepped down from 10 company boards, in response to DOJ concerns that their roles violated the Clayton Act's Section 8 prohibitions on interlocking directorates. In October 2022, the DOJ announced the resignation of…

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30 May 2023

BLG law firm

SCC decision confirms that certain “counter-speech” is deserving of protection

The Supreme Court of Canada recently considered the statutory test to dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) under British Columbia’s Protection of Public Participation Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 3 (PPPA). On May 19, 2023, the Court released its long-anticipated decision in Hansman v Neufeld, 2023 SCC 14. In a…

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30 May 2023

BLG law firm

Supreme Court of Canada issues much-anticipated decision on GAAR

On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC or the Supreme Court) dismissed the taxpayer’s appeal in Deans Knight Income Corp. v Canada, 2023 SCC 16 (Deans Knight). This much-anticipated decision deals with the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in section 245 of the Income Tax Act1 (Act). The GAAR,…

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30 May 2023

McKinsey & Company

Lifting the design potential of Japanese companies

Great design is good business. In 2018, a McKinsey analysis of 300 publicly listed companies showed that those with the strongest design behaviors grow twice as fast, and generate almost twice as much value, as their industry peers. In our previous article, we argued that Japanese companies could have even more…

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29 May 2023

McKinsey & Company

Staying ahead: How the best CEOs continually improve performance

Success breeds complacency, complacency breeds failure. Andy Grove Most people know the fable The Tortoise and the Hare. In the story, the two animals challenge one another to a race to prove who is faster. The hare starts strong and is soon out of sight. Midrace, the hare lies down…

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29 May 2023

McKinsey & Company

Vietnamese consumers are coming of age in 2023: How businesses can stay ahead

For the past few years, the middle class in Vietnam has been on the rise, spreading out geographically and growing increasingly diverse. Consumers are growing in number and becoming more demanding and discerning. It is estimated that more than half of the Vietnamese population will enter the global middle class…

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29 May 2023

Nous Group

University leaders under pressure to invest despite increasing financial uncertainty

New research from international management consultancy Nous Group shows university leaders are under pressure to make big investments to embed hybrid learning despite subdued confidence in their financial outlook and sustainability. The findings come from Nous Group’s second annual Study of Higher Education Professional Services Leaders which brings together insights…

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29 May 2023

McKinsey & Company

Reimagining the nursing workload: Finding time to close the workforce gap

US healthcare organizations continue to grapple with the impacts of the nursing shortage—scaling back of health services, increasing staff burnout and mental-health challenges, and rising labor costs. While several health systems have had some success in rebuilding their nursing workforces  in recent months, estimates still suggest a potential shortage of…

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29 May 2023

McKinsey & Company

ESG momentum: Seven reported traits that set organizations apart

  It is becoming increasingly essential for companies to understand and address the effects that externalities can have on their social license. The latest McKinsey Global Survey on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues asked more than 1,100 respondents in more than 90 countries how their organizations are rising to…

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28 May 2023

Perficient

The Empowering Role of AAC Devices in Assistive Technology

Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, allowing us to express our thoughts, needs, and emotions. However, for individuals with speech or language impairments, this basic form of connection can be challenging. In such cases, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices emerge as powerful tools, empowering individuals to overcome…

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27 May 2023

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Gopher State Goes For Broke with Proposed Non-Compete Ban

Minnesota is joining the growing list of state legislatures targeting non-compete agreements, and doing so with one of the most aggressive laws in the nation on the subject. Included as part of the Senate Jobs and Economic Development and Labor Omnibus Budget Bill (S.F. 3035), the newly-enacted Minn. Stat. Section…

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27 May 2023

Aetha Consulting

Is this the end for single wholesale networks?

  Championed by some as a route to universal access to mobile services, single wholesale networks (SWN) have failed to deliver. Lee Sanders, Managing Partner at Aetha Consulting, wonders whether Malaysia abandoning its SWN means the concept has run its course. Governments around the world are increasingly attuned to the…

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27 May 2023

COMATCH

Future-proofing your job against the robots

Like in most lines of work, soft skills are critical to your success as an independent consultant, perhaps even more so. This is especially true in a free market, where you compete against other professionals. It’s not just about “what” you have to offer but “how” you sell your services…

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27 May 2023

Clarkston Consulting

Leveraging Digital Marketing Tactics to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trial Recruitment 

Traditional methods of recruiting clinical trial participants include tapping into healthcare providers such as doctors or clinics, patient advocacy groups, online registries, or referrals. However, to seek out a more diverse and representative group of potential patients, trial coordinators and sponsors might consider looking to other sources or methods to…

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27 May 2023

VIE Healthcare Consulting

Connecting with your Patient Population with Doug Pohl

Episode Introduction Doug explains why hospitals need to prioritize ‘’humanity’’ over the bottom line, how to become a two-way mirror to build patient relationships, and why Business 101 is all about listening. He also shares how his experience as a singer/songwriter helped him to understand the power of storytelling, and…

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26 May 2023

Elabor8

Creating strong, engaged teams for a successful and reliable platform migration

The situation Our customer is a large enterprise with a portfolio spanning financial and insurance products and services. At the centre is a key piece of infrastructure, supporting more than 30 internal and customer-facing applications. This platform is a complex array of business logic, policies, and multiple interfaces, creating a…

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26 May 2023

The Mitchell Madison Group

Sourcing and Managing World Class Statements of Work

Structural changes in workforce composition and how we work have dominated the headlines since the COVID pandemic and received much research attention. Most of the analysis has focused on remote working, the gig economy, hybrid models, and the astounding growth of the contingent workforce which today is over 50% larger…

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26 May 2023

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Sixth Circuit Joins the Chorus of Appellate Decisions Requiring Arbitration to Be Assessed Before FLSA Notice Issues

  Seyfarth Synopsis: Businesses with arbitration programs often oppose the issuance of notice in FLSA collective actions on the ground that many potential recipients have binding arbitration agreements precluding them from participating in a case. The majority of federal appellate courts have not yet addressed whether arbitration must be addressed…

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26 May 2023

Important / McKinsey & Company

Redefining life insurance: An interview with Nichole Lecher

Buying life insurance can be a long, uncomfortable process for consumers. Northwestern Mutual, a 166-year-old company, decided to change the paradigm by building an automated, efficient, and clear solution. In this episode of the McKinsey on Insurance podcast, Eli Larrea, a senior partner in McKinsey’s Boston office, sat down with…

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26 May 2023

Elixirr / Important

The lessons I’ve learned as an entrepreneur 

Over the past few months, I have shared more than 30 personal stories that helped shape my professional journey through my ‘Series of an Entrepreneur’. And as I’ve seen in the responses, these experiences, and accompanying lessons, transcend far beyond the consulting industry. We all experience failures, make missteps, endure…

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26 May 2023

Civility Partners / Important

Recognizing 5 DEIB Influencers in Unexpected Places

Picture this: a world where workplace culture is transformed not just by well-known DEIB influencers, but by unexpected heroes who wield the power of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in their own unique ways.  DEIB are increasingly recognized as crucial components of a successful workplace culture, and we recognize…

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26 May 2023

Important / MIT Sloan – Management Review

The Incumbent’s Deep Tech Strategy Playbook

Deep tech — the innovative use of emerging physical technologies enabled by digital technologies to solve large-scale problems — has the potential to create transformative growth opportunities for businesses. By tapping into these advanced technologies, leaders are better positioned to address large-scale problems and reshape entire markets. Consider the impact…

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26 May 2023

AECOM Blog / Important

Deep Dive with Avinash Srivastava

Our Deep Dive series features our technical experts who give you an inside look at how we are solving complex infrastructure challenges for our clients from across the world. This week, we are highlighting our global director of urban analytics from our Buildings + Places business and how he and…

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26 May 2023

Important / McKinsey & Company

Making government an even better place for women to work

When it comes to women’s representation in the US workplace, the public sector continues to have a clear edge over corporations. However, new McKinsey research finds that governmental organizations may struggle to keep leading the way toward gender parity. The latest edition of our annual Women in the Workplace report…

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25 May 2023

Important / Q5 Partners

Why did I bother coming in?

Why did I bother coming in? – Reimagining the role of the office and our working patterns It’s a no-brainer that the expectations of the workforce have shifted so dramatically that different working patterns are now no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a non-negotiable. Organisations need to quickly adapt to…

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25 May 2023

Arthur Cox LLP / Important

Key considerations for fintech providers

In many cases, fintech providers themselves will also need to ensure compliance with certain regulatory regimes as well as helping their customers to do so. In this article, we provide an overview of some key regulations fintech providers should be aware of when offering services to their regulated customers, including…

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25 May 2023

Important / Rich May law firm

How Long Does a Lawsuit Take?

When a client has asserted a claim against someone and we are unable to negotiate a voluntary resolution, we have to start thinking about plan B—filing a lawsuit to vindicate the client’s rights. Invariably, the client’s first questions are: how much will it cost, and how long will it take?…

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25 May 2023

Important / MIT Sloan – Management Review

Balancing Valued Tradition With Innovation

Sooner or later, most successful companies face the challenge of updating a cherished old product. Make no changes, and you risk becoming irrelevant to new customers. Change too much, and you may alienate your most loyal customers. So how do you leverage a historically strong brand with sensitivity to heterogeneous…

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25 May 2023

Clarkston Consulting

Applications for ChatGPT and Retail

Few new technologies have taken the tech, business, and academic world by storm quite like ChatGPT, a generative AI chatbot developed to perform everyday tasks such as answering questions, writing code, or drafting cover letters. A range of plug-ins have allowed for even more applications of this tech, further driving…

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25 May 2023

Perficient

AEM as a Cloud Service – Authentication made simple

Authentication in AEM as a Cloud Service is a critical aspect of securing the platform. It also ensures that only authorized users have access to sensitive data and functionality. In this blog post, we will explore the different authentication options available in AEM as a Cloud Service for author environment,…

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25 May 2023

Arthur Cox LLP / Important

Pensions Update: Spring 2023

Master trusts – Applicability of Pension Adjustment Orders (“PAOs”) An ongoing issue in respect of master trusts is the applicability of pension adjustment orders (“PAOs”) made prior to a scheme transferring to the master trust. These orders would have been made by the Court in relation to the original pension…

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25 May 2023

Cooley Law Firm

Companies Implementing ‘Super-Voting Preferred Stock’ as Stockholder Meeting Solution

Increasingly, many small-cap and microcap public companies are failing to secure stockholder approval of critical proposals, particularly for reverse stock splits and authorized share increases. With heavy concentration of shares held in street name (i.e., by retail investors in US brokerage accounts), these companies historically have relied on brokerage firms…

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25 May 2023

McKinsey & Company

Advanced chip packaging: How manufacturers can play to win

Semiconductor wafers are the basis of the integrated circuits so crucial to most of today’s technology. The wafers’ packaging—whether metal, plastic, ceramic, or glass—connects them to their environment and protects them from chemical contamination and damage from light, heat, and impacts. Compared with the front-end process of designing and fabricating…

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24 May 2023

Mishcon de Reya

Green Hydrogen investor pathway

Hydrogen-derived green energy is widely perceived as a potential game-changer in tackling climate change. With the pressure to reduce global emissions and achieve temperature targets, it is the focus of numerous innovators, businesses, and financial institutions. Increasingly, the question of green hydrogen is coming to the fore in both the…

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24 May 2023

Important / Logan & Partners

EU Commission publishes the first list of very large platforms to fall under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) stricter regime

EU Commission publishes the first list of very large platforms to fall under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) stricter regime The European Commission has confirmed 19 online platforms and search engines identified as ‘very large online platforms’ (VLOPs) and ‘very large online search engines’ (VLOSEs) for the purposes of…

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24 May 2023