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A quarter of projects don’t meet their stated goals – but that’s not because of remote working

Workplace Insight

These projects account for a quarter of all budget lost. The research revealed that 64 percent of teams needed new or different technical skills to adapt to rapidly changing work environments (e.g. It is also highlighted that 61 percent needed power skills (e.g. data analysis and agile project management practices).

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‘The Big Stay’ – it’s time to invest in employees, not to cut costs 

Workplace Insight

Freezing salaries, pausing promotions, adjusting bonuses, scaling back on staff perks and reducing training budgets become go-to tactics for managing the costs of static workforces. Teams can also be brought together to transfer skills and enhance capabilities from within. Declining staff turnover is being dubbed The Big Stay.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. With an estimated $108 billion annual budget across California schools, Davenport’s work as a steward for public education is significant.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program. Bring it on. You have to pick your battles,” DeNike says.

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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur

Success

Be a part of your community and find mentors PEP has seen the value of keeping incarcerated individuals and returned citizens in the community because they hold each other accountable. The prison vocational program allowed him to earn an associate degree and get on-the-job training at the correctional facility’s stainless steel plant.

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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur

Success

Be a part of your community and find mentors PEP has seen the value of keeping incarcerated individuals and returned citizens in the community because they hold each other accountable. The prison vocational program allowed him to earn an associate degree and get on-the-job training at the correctional facility’s stainless steel plant.

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Lots of new speakers added to the Virtual Summit

Practically Perfect PA

Minute taking is a much sought after skill in organisations. Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company. VACT Limited were named as the “The Best VA Training Provider – 2016”. She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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