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Understanding the Complex Web of U.S. Sanctions and Their Impact on Your Organization
Tuesday, May 4 | 2 pm ET
The number and scope of restrictions and prohibitions due to U.S. sanctions have continued to grow over the last several years, and the trend is expected to continue. Today, there are more restrictive laws and regulations, enforced by more governmental agencies, than ever before. As such, it is imperative to understand how they may impact your operations before it’s too late. This one-hour webinar will provide an understanding and guidance on the complex web of sanctions, including:
- Who and what do these laws cover?
- What precisely do they restrict?
- What happens if there is a violation?
- How can you assess your level of risk? and
- What steps can you take to minimize risk and maximize your compliance?
Sign up now and don’t miss this dynamic session on a topic of critical importance to your operations.
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4 important leadership lessons from the pandemic for the future of work
Forbes
As the economy begins to pick up steam and leaders move from crisis to growth mode, new leadership and innovation levels will be required to navigate these unchartered waters and drive new opportunities.
More than 90% of executives said in a McKinsey survey that they expect the pandemic to fundamentally change how they do business over the next five years, yet few felt equipped to face those challenges.
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Biden makes new pledge for US greenhouse gas emissions: A 50% cut
NPR
President Biden opened a global summit on climate change by announcing that the United States will aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half, based on 2005 levels, by the end of the decade.
That aggressive 2030 goal, which the White House is framing as a "50-52 percent reduction," will be formalized in a document called a "nationally determined contribution," or NDC.
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Recently, our executive team sat down at our Virtual Excellence Roundtable. During this keynote event, we presented our products, services, findings and growth plan. If you missed attending virtually, our program is now up and accessible online. Watch as Marlowe (CEO), Sam (CFO), Rowan (COO) and Elodie (CHRO) walk you through what you need to know.
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5 signs that will identify someone with true leadership skills
Inc.
As the world opens back up, many leaders are trying to understand how they can successfully transition to a hybrid workforce.
Ensuring that on-site, remote, and distributed staff feel engaged, motivated, and an integral member of the team will require a more caring leadership style.
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4 tips for creating an effective affinity program
Associations Now
If done right, an affinity program serves as a revenue stream, a retention tool, and a boost in membership value. But what really entices members? Not just a bunch of random, irrelevant discounts. An effective affinity program targets members’ specific needs and provides legitimate value.
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The whitest paint is here — and it's the coolest. Literally.
Purdue University
In an effort to curb global warming, Purdue University engineers have created the whitest paint yet. Coating buildings with this paint may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning, the researchers say.
In October, the team created an ultra-white paint that pushed limits on how white paint can be. Now they’ve outdone that. The newer paint not only is whiter but also can keep surfaces cooler than the formulation that the researchers had previously demonstrated.
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For the 5th year in a row* aven edges out its competitors to provide best-in-class products and services. Every piece of the puzzle matters, and we know how to fit them all together. With decades of experience, customer service that makes you feel valued, and 24-hr response rates, aven represents a new way of doing business.
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What good leaders do when replacing bad leaders
Harvard Business Review
Any leader who is assuming a role previously held by someone else has to face their predecessor’s legacy, but those who are replacing poor or controversial leaders have a special challenge.
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Sunlight to solve the world's clean water crisis
University of South Australia
Researchers at University of South Australia's Future Industries Institute have developed a promising new process that could eliminate water stress for millions of people, including those living in many of the planet’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
A team led by Associate Professor Haolan Xu has refined a technique to derive freshwater from seawater, brackish water, or contaminated water, through highly efficient solar evaporation, delivering enough daily fresh drinking water for a family of four from just one square metre of source water.
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New data shows air travel bouncing back
TravelPulse
Two recent reports show the airline industry in the U.S. is bouncing back. Airlines Reporting Corp. announced accredited travel agencies totaled $2.8 billion in net sales for March 2021, an 82 percent month-over-month increase compared to February.
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Will the lodging industry's supply growth outpace demand?
By Linchi Kwok
The COVID-19 vaccination rate is climbing steadily in the U.S. At its current rate, 75% of eligible residents will be vaccinated by June. Businesses are reopening. The U.S. economy is now operating at 88% of its pre-pandemic level, with hope for continuous improvement. According to STR, a world-leading provider for data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for hotels, the U.S. lodging industry reported its highest demand and occupancy levels since the pandemic began for the week ending April 10. Furthermore, the U.S. opened 220 hotel properties, or 26,057 rooms, in the first quarter of 2021.
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How inclusive is your leadership?
Harvard Business Review
Many managers are ill-equipped to lead and connect with Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) employees. Until white leaders become skilled at bridging (connecting with people different from them) and BIPOC leaders become skilled at bonding (connecting with people similar to them), BIPOC employees will not experience workplace inclusion.
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4 guiding principles to improve collaboration among leadership teams
Forbes
In an ever more complex and information-overloaded world, teaming up to collaborate is key to learning, innovating and performing. We tend to misunderstand groups of people who report to one person as teams. When there is no need to work together to learn and achieve results, we should be OK being a group of direct reports without needing to call ourselves a team. A group of people can still offer some of the benefits that working in a team does.
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6 leadership paradoxes for the post-pandemic era
Harvard Business Review
As the world has grown more digital and complex, the range of decisions that leaders need to make has broadened, spanning from big picture strategic thinking to careful execution, to advancing technology roadmaps and upskilling and engaging employees. And decision-making criteria too have expanded, increasingly focusing on ESG considerations in addition to narrowly defined profit expectations.
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How many times have you been told the impossible isn't possible? That new ground can't be broken? At SkyCorp, the sky is the limit. Every idea you dream up, we want to help you accomplish. Meet with our team today and book into one of our SkySessions.
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How COVID-19 pandemic has impacted international higher education
Wiley via Lab Manager
An article published in Geographical Research examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted international higher education and the mobility of students around the globe, noting that universities face the urgent task of reimagining alternative futures for themselves.
While much hope is invested in vaccines, travel restrictions and health concerns may continue to hamper student mobility and encourage more remote learning. New study destinations, different modes of study, and partnerships with technology providers can be anticipated.
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Study challenges idea that students with cognitive disabilities can't be in STEM
Portland State University
In a study using national data on more than 15,000 adolescents, the researchers found that undergraduates with medicated ADHD or autism appear to be more likely to major in STEM than youth without cognitive disabilities, and youth with autism have the most positive STEM attitudes.
Dara Shifrer, the lead author and an associate professor of sociology at PSU, says that increasing access to STEM fields for youth with disabilities depends not only on encouraging them to pursue STEM majors but also to enroll in college because STEM occupations often require bachelor's degrees at higher rates.
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The world is changing every day. Help your team stay ahead of the curve with people solutions from Select Choice. In our latest whitepaper, Making Moments Matter, you'll have access to leading research on staff and resource development. Don't miss this quarterly publication, packed full of of trending information and news. Download it today. |
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Did the pandemic show us that we can cut carbon emissions? Sort of.
NBC News
They started as unexpected silver linings — clearer skies and cleaner air in cities from Los Angeles to New Delhi and a much-celebrated return of fish and crystal-clear waters to the oft-murky canals of Venice, Italy. By the end of last year, these local anecdotes were real and measurable markers of the pandemic's unintended climate benefits.
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How to integrate sponsorships into virtual events
Successful Meetings
While webcasts and digital networking sessions have proven wildly popular during the pandemic, they have many planners wondering how to bring in revenue from virtual events. Compared to the arsenal of sponsorship opportunities available for in-person gatherings, digital-event possibilities can seem a bit more restricted. Rest assured there are plenty of creative ways to incorporate sponsor branding, exposure, messaging and complete virtual sponsorship packages to help hosts underwrite these meetings.
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The vision code: A guide to creating a compelling vision
Skip Prichard
Meandering from point to point is not a coherent strategy, and yet it is far too prevalent in many organizations. Leaders often struggle with creating a compelling vision, leaving it to chance or crafting lofty statements that mean little.
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Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sponge to tackle water contaminants
Nanyang Technological University
Scientists have created a reusable, biodegradable sponge that can readily soak up oil and other organic solvents from contaminated water sources, making it a promising alternative for tackling marine oil spills. Made of sunflower pollen, the sponge is hydrophobic thanks to its coat of natural fatty acid. In lab experiments, the scientists showed the sponge's ability to absorb oil contaminants of various densities, such as gasoline and motor oil, at a rate comparable to that of commercial oil absorbents.
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Daily self-reflection can make you a better leader
Lab Manager
For many employees early in their career, the idea of one day becoming a leader in their workplace is a goal they hope to achieve, and they may even spend time envisioning themselves in the role. These motivated individuals may ponder how they would handle theoretical leadership challenges, what changes they would make in the workplace, or what values they would promote.
Making a daily habit out of this type of reflection—envisioning what kind of leader you aspire to be—may lead to greater efficiency and productivity at work, and act as a self-fulfilling prophecy to eventually attain a leadership role, according to a recent study published in Personnel Psychology.
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