Tag: business
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Diverse Boardrooms Lead to Higher Profit
A recent study by international advisory firm Grant Thornton, titled “Women in Business: the Value of Diversity,” reveals that companies with women in executive roles outperform those with all-male boardrooms. The study included companies from the U.S., U.K. and India focusing on day-to-day business operations, and discovered that companies lacking diversity at the executive level…
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Minimum Wage Rise
Just as it is a good time to be an American consumer, it may soon be an increasingly better time to be an American low-income worker.
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WIPP International President Participating in the Women-20
Women Impacting Public Policy International (WIPP International) has announced that President Jennifer Bisceglie will participate in the Women-20 (W20), a recently-formed engagement group dedicated to advocating gender equality and inclusiveness.
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China’s New Middle Class
China’s economic Great Leap Forward stands as one of the defining moments of the closing of the 20th century. Now an economic powerhouse, China and its $3.7 trillion in foreign exchange reserves are viewed by some with fear and trepidation. Others see it as an immense opportunity to create more widely shared prosperity, bring people…
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You Can Now Review Federal Agencies on Yelp
Yelp just announced that it has reached an agreement with the federal government allowing users to review federal agencies and offices. This will allow agencies to claim their Yelp pages, accept reviews and utilize feedback to improve their operations.
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2012 Survey of Business Owners Preliminary Results
The U.S. Census Bureau has released preliminary results from their 2012 Survey of Business Owners (SBO), comprised of information from approximately 1.75 million businesses.
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White House Hosts Meeting to Promote Success for Women in Business
Yesterday, the Council on Women and Girls and the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) held a White House gathering focused on promoting opportunities for women in the business community and business schools.
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First Impressions
Today’s world is primarily digital; between LinkedIn, Skype, Facebook and more, it’s easy to forget what is being lost: the physical connection. In most situations, you’ll meet a new boss or client online before meeting them face-to-face and though you’ll recognize them, it’s important to remember you still need to make a good first impression. There…
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This Week at NAWRB
As the week concludes, we bring you our exclusive recap of the weekly developments at NAWRB headquarters. Like what you’re reading? Click here to become a NAWRB member and get involved! Together, we can work towards a better future for women and women-owned businesses in the housing economy.