- The document discusses the trend of retired politicians taking on board roles in large companies and whether this practice should be allowed or restricted.
- It notes that retired politicians are sought after for their connections, expertise, and experience running large organizations, as exemplified by Apple appointing Al Gore to its board.
- However, others argue that appointing politicians could undermine good governance and raise perceptions of corruption. The document examines this issue in both global and Malaysian company contexts.
- It concludes that potential board candidates should be judged on their individual merits and abilities rather than barred from roles based on past occupations alone. Strong governance depends more on the competency of the entire board than any single director.
The economic and business case for global LGB&T inclusion.
Open For Business is a coalition of global companies making the case that inclusive, diverse societies are better for business and better for economic growth. The purpose of the coalition is to promote a positive business and economic case for equality of opportunity for everyone, all across the world.
They have published a comprehensive report, written by Brunswick partners, Jon Miller and Lucy Parker, which shows that successful businesses thrive in open, diverse and inclusive societies.
For more information visit: www.open-for-business.org
13 Economic Priorities For FY13-14 - MSLGROUP IndiaAshraf Engineer
Put together over a period of two months, the report looks at how issues like internal security, the lack of security for women, our callous approach towards sports, etc, impact the economy. The effort is to discuss the impact of issues that most people don't normally associate with the economy.
This document provides an overview of the launch issue of FT Insight magazine, which aims to drive business progress in Sierra Leone by profiling entrepreneurs and discussing economic issues. The issue features an interview with Foreign Minister Dr. Samura Kamara on using economic diplomacy to build long-term prosperity. It also includes articles on transitioning Sierra Leone to a cashless economy, the challenges facing small businesses, and a health company's plans to boost economic resilience. The magazine aims to address the entrepreneurial interests of Sierra Leone's youth.
China has a population of over 1.3 billion people and a land area of over 9.5 million square kilometers. It has a diverse geography that ranges from tropical in the south to subarctic in the north. China has a developing market economy and is currently the world's second largest economy. Some of China's major industries include power, manufacturing, and automobiles. China's work culture varies regionally but is characterized by emphasis on relationships and respect for hierarchy and seniority. Meetings and business meals are important for building connections.
Women enterprise presentation: SMME's - Being part of the solutionWomen In Business
This document discusses several topics related to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. It provides statistics on the number of SMMEs and self-employed individuals in South Africa. It also discusses the role of SMMEs in job creation and exports. The document also covers topics like lifelong learning, networking, paying it forward, and being involved in the community.
Hays Journal 20 – How to capture a culture of innovation: lessons from the CO...Hays
Hays Journal 20 - How to capture a culture of innovation: lessons from the COVID-19 crisis
In order to quickly respond to new demands bought on by the pandemic, many businesses have been forced to adopt a more innovative mindset.
And while many of us look forward to the world returning to what will be the new normal, this inventive way of thinking is something that many organisations will want to hold onto.
Read the Hays Journal to find out more: www.hays-journal.com
This document discusses a study that examined the relationship between cooperatives, employment generation, and business growth in Nigeria. It provides context on cooperatives and their role in employment and economic development based on prior literature. The study employed a survey design and questionnaire to collect data from 209 registered cooperatives in southern Nigeria. Findings from descriptive and inferential statistical analysis showed that cooperatives contribute significantly to employment generation and business growth in developing countries like Nigeria. The document recommends that governments provide more support and low-interest funding to cooperatives to help address unemployment and spur business development.
The economic and business case for global LGB&T inclusion.
Open For Business is a coalition of global companies making the case that inclusive, diverse societies are better for business and better for economic growth. The purpose of the coalition is to promote a positive business and economic case for equality of opportunity for everyone, all across the world.
They have published a comprehensive report, written by Brunswick partners, Jon Miller and Lucy Parker, which shows that successful businesses thrive in open, diverse and inclusive societies.
For more information visit: www.open-for-business.org
13 Economic Priorities For FY13-14 - MSLGROUP IndiaAshraf Engineer
Put together over a period of two months, the report looks at how issues like internal security, the lack of security for women, our callous approach towards sports, etc, impact the economy. The effort is to discuss the impact of issues that most people don't normally associate with the economy.
This document provides an overview of the launch issue of FT Insight magazine, which aims to drive business progress in Sierra Leone by profiling entrepreneurs and discussing economic issues. The issue features an interview with Foreign Minister Dr. Samura Kamara on using economic diplomacy to build long-term prosperity. It also includes articles on transitioning Sierra Leone to a cashless economy, the challenges facing small businesses, and a health company's plans to boost economic resilience. The magazine aims to address the entrepreneurial interests of Sierra Leone's youth.
China has a population of over 1.3 billion people and a land area of over 9.5 million square kilometers. It has a diverse geography that ranges from tropical in the south to subarctic in the north. China has a developing market economy and is currently the world's second largest economy. Some of China's major industries include power, manufacturing, and automobiles. China's work culture varies regionally but is characterized by emphasis on relationships and respect for hierarchy and seniority. Meetings and business meals are important for building connections.
Women enterprise presentation: SMME's - Being part of the solutionWomen In Business
This document discusses several topics related to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. It provides statistics on the number of SMMEs and self-employed individuals in South Africa. It also discusses the role of SMMEs in job creation and exports. The document also covers topics like lifelong learning, networking, paying it forward, and being involved in the community.
Hays Journal 20 – How to capture a culture of innovation: lessons from the CO...Hays
Hays Journal 20 - How to capture a culture of innovation: lessons from the COVID-19 crisis
In order to quickly respond to new demands bought on by the pandemic, many businesses have been forced to adopt a more innovative mindset.
And while many of us look forward to the world returning to what will be the new normal, this inventive way of thinking is something that many organisations will want to hold onto.
Read the Hays Journal to find out more: www.hays-journal.com
This document discusses a study that examined the relationship between cooperatives, employment generation, and business growth in Nigeria. It provides context on cooperatives and their role in employment and economic development based on prior literature. The study employed a survey design and questionnaire to collect data from 209 registered cooperatives in southern Nigeria. Findings from descriptive and inferential statistical analysis showed that cooperatives contribute significantly to employment generation and business growth in developing countries like Nigeria. The document recommends that governments provide more support and low-interest funding to cooperatives to help address unemployment and spur business development.
Ferovalo Interim Management trends and casesFerovalo Oy
Work is done already and more in future by freelances - through Ferovalo Interim Management service companies find over qualified the best possible match.
Cases: COO in Start-up and CFO in growth company
EY : Baromètre 2013 de l'entrepreneuriat dans les pays du G20 #EY #G20Franck Sebag
Baromètre EY 2013 de l'entrepreneuriat dans les pays du G20
« La règle de trois »
L’entrepreneuriat, moteur de la croissance et de l’emploi
L’entrepreneuriat est clairement identifié dans tous les pays du G20 comme un levier incontournable pour relancer la croissance, ainsi que le montre la 2ème édition du Baromètre EY 2013 de l’entrepreneuriat* :
67% des emplois créés en 2012 dans les pays de l’UE l’ont été par des entrepreneurs ;
74% des entrepreneurs des pays du G20 affirment avoir recruté l’an passé grâce à la croissance qu’ils ont pu générer par l’innovation.
2013 The EY G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer 2013Steve Mondragon
The document is an executive summary of the EY G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer 2013, which analyzes and compares entrepreneurial ecosystems across G20 countries. Some key findings:
- The United States ranks first overall, followed by the United Kingdom and China. Australia, Canada, South Korea, and Germany also rank highly. Argentina and India rank in the bottom quartile.
- The United States leads in access to funding and entrepreneurship culture. Saudi Arabia tops tax and regulation while France leads in education and training. Russia provides the most coordinated support.
- Every G20 country excels in some areas but all need to improve support for entrepreneurs. Adopting other countries' successful policies and
Investing in women’s business education for exponential long term gainWomen In Business
Women face greater barriers than men in participating in the formal labor force and establishing businesses. Social attitudes and weak implementation of laws intended to help women limit their economic opportunities. However, as economies develop and populations grow more slowly, countries recognize the need for women's participation in the labor force. Many women's businesses are small and concentrated in retail or services due to lack of management training needed for success.
The document summarizes the Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Congress that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 14, 2015. Over 260 delegates from various industries attended the event. Speakers discussed 11 mega trends predicted for Malaysia's future, including growth in Internet users, connected devices, and the Internet's contribution to GDP. Breakout sessions explored topics like disruptive technologies, healthcare delivery models, and opportunities/threats of the ASEAN Economic Community. A panel of CEOs discussed challenges of leadership. The closing session featured a conversation with prominent Malaysian leader Dato' Sri Idris Jala on lessons of transformation.
The document discusses the challenges faced by human resource departments in retaining talent in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in Delhi, India. It notes that while the BPO industry is a major employer, it also has very high attrition rates of around 55%. The human resource department aims to implement policies to retain talented employees and stem the outflow by addressing the factors that lead to employees leaving, such as work conditions, pay, and job satisfaction. However, some companies have been successful in retaining talent long-term through beneficial HR policies perceived positively by employees.
This point of view builds on prior global dialogue on the social value of the organisation, the future of the company and work plus recent debate on the value of data and British Academy research on the future of the corporation.
It looks at the future of the company through three lenses:
Corporate Purpose
The Digital Company
Organisation 3.0
This is being shared in a speech / workshop in Kuala Lumpur and used to kick off further discussions that will take place during 2019 on the future of work, the future of the organisation and the future of the company.
For more information:
Future Agenda
www.futureagenda.org
Future of the Company (2015)
https://www.futureagenda.org/view/initial_perspective/the-future-of-company
Future of Work (2018)
https://www.futureagenda.org/news/future-of-work
Integrated Reporting
http://integratedreporting.org
Future of the Corporation (British Academy)
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/future-corporation
Purpose of the Corporation (Frank Bold) http://en.frankbold.org/our-work/campaign/purpose-corporation
Dr. Philip Hadcroft challenges conventional views of China as merely a low-cost outsourcing destination. He argues that China will become the largest buyer of outsourced services in the world as the government aggressively grows the domestic services industry to transform China's economy. Within five years, Chinese service providers will be very large in scale and able to offer highly competitive costs due to massive scale. Hadcroft advises viewing China not as a sourcing market but as a massive growth opportunity for both customers and talent in its rapidly expanding services industry. Executives should focus on understanding China's direction and finding Chinese partners and customers, rather than approaching Chinese firms as suppliers.
New Entrepreneurs and High Growth Entreprises in the MENA RegionOECDglobal
Presented at the July 2012 Meeting of the OECD-MENA Initiative's Working Group on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development http://www.oecd.org/mena/investment
The presentation of Gints Turlajs: "Competitiveness - what it is, where is Latvia?" On national and enterprise competitveness, the situation of Latvia, Global Competitiveness Index, Innovation Union Scoreboard, Doing Business rating, policies to improve competitiveness.
IN THIS SUMMARY
Over the past few years, China has transformed itself into a powerful, consumer-oriented culture, and many Western companies have flocked to China to take advantage of this new marketplace. However, entrepreneurs from the United States and Western countries often fail to realize that transacting business in China is a far cry from making deals at home. Ted Plafker, a Beijing correspondent for The Economist, leverages his extensive experience in Chinese culture and entrepreneurship to offer a primer for newcomers who are planning to expand their business into China. According to his book, Doing Business in China, “As many foreign companies have already proven, success in China is possible, but only for those with the patience, persistence, and resources to see it through.”
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
http://www.bizsum.com/summaries/doing-business-china
The document discusses the potential for entrepreneurship and small businesses to drive inclusive economic growth in Myanmar. It argues that the government and development partners must work to establish a favorable environment for non-connected businesses by promoting policies that create a level playing field, develop entrepreneurship training and financing programs, and strengthen business support networks. Currently, most economic benefits go to politically connected firms, but fostering entrepreneurship could unleash innovation, create new jobs, and redefine the country's economic paradigm by bringing new players into the market who are not part of the predatory elite. For this to succeed, the document advocates for systematic support of start-up ecosystems through improving access to talent, infrastructure, capital and networks.
This document summarizes a research paper that examines human resource challenges in retaining talent in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in Delhi, India. It provides an overview of the large and growing BPO industry in India, noting high attrition rates remain a challenge. The researcher conducted interviews with HR employees and BPO employees to understand retention challenges and practices used. The study aims to identify the most effective practices for retaining talent and determine if financial compensation or career opportunities are more important for employee retention in the BPO sector. The limitations include potential bias in interviews and information that may not be entirely accurate.
The document discusses perspectives on the future of work from multiple expert discussions around the world. Key points include: demographic shifts like aging populations will change work and retirement expectations; new technologies will both create new jobs and replace existing ones, especially information-rich repetitive jobs; and organizations will need to adapt through more flexible project-based work and lifelong reskilling and upskilling of workers. Governments will need to consider policies to support workers through these changes, such as financing retraining, rethinking pensions, and potentially implementing universal basic incomes.
The Latin Trade Group held its annual Latin Trade Symposium and BRAVO Business Awards conference, which brought together over 600 influential business and government leaders from Latin America and other regions. The one-day event focused on the need for greater investment in innovation in the Americas to drive long-term prosperity. Global thought leaders shared insights on topics like navigating economic uncertainty, strategies for sustained growth, and how innovation can lead to success. Several awards were also given to recognize leaders demonstrating excellence and achievement across Latin America.
The document discusses the rise in entrepreneurial activity worldwide. Business experts predict that entrepreneurship will be the largest source of new jobs in the future rather than revitalizing old industries. During the recent recession in 2009, nearly 1 in 10 unemployed Americans found jobs by starting their own businesses. University enrollment in entrepreneurship programs is also booming. The largest surge in entrepreneurship is currently occurring, fueled by many unemployed workers and students seeking opportunities. Starting a business can begin with just an idea or concept.
Family businesses are probably the predominant forms of businesses the world over. InZimbabwe, such forms of businesses can be traced back to the colonial period to date. Family businesses are recognised for their contributions to the economy in terms of employment creation and foreign currency generation. Literature indicated that the FB is well managed can be the panacea to the economic woes of any country. In this study, the qualitative research philosophy informed the direction of the research. The phenomenological research design was employed and open interviews conducted to generate data for the study. Sampling was purposive to allow those with rich information about the phenomenology understudy to contribute to the debate. Results of the study were that FB managers and owners were aware of the importance of planning. However, two groups emerged one with the view that planning is time consuming and the other with the view that they were planning for their FB operations. It was also established that when planning family, should be secured its commitment. Involvement and participation of the family allowed the next generations to learn how to navigate in the densely competitive business environment fully of risks and uncertainties. Therefore, it was recommended that the prerogative to plan lies in with the FB and family should not be excluded in planning to allow tapping and harnessing knowledge and expertise from family members.
The document summarizes some of the key challenges and opportunities of doing business in India. It notes that India faces issues like corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and complex regulations that impact economic growth. However, India also presents major opportunities as the economy grows and a large middle class emerges. The PR market in India is large and complex due to factors like cultural and linguistic diversity, coalition politics, and a booming media industry. To be effective in India, PR strategies must take a holistic 360-degree approach and have a strong local understanding and presence.
Open For Business - The economic & business case for global LGBT inclusionBrunswick Group
Open For Business is a coalition of global companies making the case that inclusive, diverse societies are better for business and better for economic growth. The purpose of the coalition is to promote a positive business and economic case for equality of opportunity for everyone, all across the world.
They have published a comprehensive report, written by Brunswick partners, Jon Miller and Lucy Parker, which shows that successful businesses thrive in open, diverse and inclusive societies.
For more information visit: www.open-for-business.org
Payoneer freelancer-income-report-2018Lama K Banna
1. The global average hourly rate for freelancers surveyed was $19, with rates varying by field of work and location. Legal services had the highest average at $28 per hour while administrative and customer support had the lowest at $11 per hour.
2. Over half of freelancers were under 30 years old, though older freelancers tended to earn more. The majority held a bachelor's degree or certificate. More than two-thirds of freelancers served clients in North America.
3. On average, women freelancers earned 80% of what men earned globally, though some countries like Bolivia and Indonesia showed about equal rates between men and women. The gender pay gap was most significant in IT & Programming
El documento presenta el hoja de vida de Fabián David Rodríguez Espitia, incluyendo su información personal, educación, experiencia laboral, habilidades y referencias. Detalla sus estudios primarios, secundarios y universitarios, así como su participación en un congreso de investigación. Además, proporciona detalles de su trabajo pasado como vendedor y una descripción de su perfil profesional. Por último, incluye las referencias de familiares, supervisores y conocidos.
The document summarizes an information session about TREC Community Fund, which provides capital and technical assistance for commercial real estate projects benefiting low-income communities in Dallas and Collin Counties. It has a board of directors and advisory board and works with over 1700 professionals and 500 companies. It offers loans from $25k-$250k as well as grants from $25k-$50k to non-profits for projects in Dallas County. The session provided details on funding cycles, loan products, borrower eligibility and requirements, and the organization's impact.
Ferovalo Interim Management trends and casesFerovalo Oy
Work is done already and more in future by freelances - through Ferovalo Interim Management service companies find over qualified the best possible match.
Cases: COO in Start-up and CFO in growth company
EY : Baromètre 2013 de l'entrepreneuriat dans les pays du G20 #EY #G20Franck Sebag
Baromètre EY 2013 de l'entrepreneuriat dans les pays du G20
« La règle de trois »
L’entrepreneuriat, moteur de la croissance et de l’emploi
L’entrepreneuriat est clairement identifié dans tous les pays du G20 comme un levier incontournable pour relancer la croissance, ainsi que le montre la 2ème édition du Baromètre EY 2013 de l’entrepreneuriat* :
67% des emplois créés en 2012 dans les pays de l’UE l’ont été par des entrepreneurs ;
74% des entrepreneurs des pays du G20 affirment avoir recruté l’an passé grâce à la croissance qu’ils ont pu générer par l’innovation.
2013 The EY G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer 2013Steve Mondragon
The document is an executive summary of the EY G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer 2013, which analyzes and compares entrepreneurial ecosystems across G20 countries. Some key findings:
- The United States ranks first overall, followed by the United Kingdom and China. Australia, Canada, South Korea, and Germany also rank highly. Argentina and India rank in the bottom quartile.
- The United States leads in access to funding and entrepreneurship culture. Saudi Arabia tops tax and regulation while France leads in education and training. Russia provides the most coordinated support.
- Every G20 country excels in some areas but all need to improve support for entrepreneurs. Adopting other countries' successful policies and
Investing in women’s business education for exponential long term gainWomen In Business
Women face greater barriers than men in participating in the formal labor force and establishing businesses. Social attitudes and weak implementation of laws intended to help women limit their economic opportunities. However, as economies develop and populations grow more slowly, countries recognize the need for women's participation in the labor force. Many women's businesses are small and concentrated in retail or services due to lack of management training needed for success.
The document summarizes the Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Congress that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 14, 2015. Over 260 delegates from various industries attended the event. Speakers discussed 11 mega trends predicted for Malaysia's future, including growth in Internet users, connected devices, and the Internet's contribution to GDP. Breakout sessions explored topics like disruptive technologies, healthcare delivery models, and opportunities/threats of the ASEAN Economic Community. A panel of CEOs discussed challenges of leadership. The closing session featured a conversation with prominent Malaysian leader Dato' Sri Idris Jala on lessons of transformation.
The document discusses the challenges faced by human resource departments in retaining talent in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in Delhi, India. It notes that while the BPO industry is a major employer, it also has very high attrition rates of around 55%. The human resource department aims to implement policies to retain talented employees and stem the outflow by addressing the factors that lead to employees leaving, such as work conditions, pay, and job satisfaction. However, some companies have been successful in retaining talent long-term through beneficial HR policies perceived positively by employees.
This point of view builds on prior global dialogue on the social value of the organisation, the future of the company and work plus recent debate on the value of data and British Academy research on the future of the corporation.
It looks at the future of the company through three lenses:
Corporate Purpose
The Digital Company
Organisation 3.0
This is being shared in a speech / workshop in Kuala Lumpur and used to kick off further discussions that will take place during 2019 on the future of work, the future of the organisation and the future of the company.
For more information:
Future Agenda
www.futureagenda.org
Future of the Company (2015)
https://www.futureagenda.org/view/initial_perspective/the-future-of-company
Future of Work (2018)
https://www.futureagenda.org/news/future-of-work
Integrated Reporting
http://integratedreporting.org
Future of the Corporation (British Academy)
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/future-corporation
Purpose of the Corporation (Frank Bold) http://en.frankbold.org/our-work/campaign/purpose-corporation
Dr. Philip Hadcroft challenges conventional views of China as merely a low-cost outsourcing destination. He argues that China will become the largest buyer of outsourced services in the world as the government aggressively grows the domestic services industry to transform China's economy. Within five years, Chinese service providers will be very large in scale and able to offer highly competitive costs due to massive scale. Hadcroft advises viewing China not as a sourcing market but as a massive growth opportunity for both customers and talent in its rapidly expanding services industry. Executives should focus on understanding China's direction and finding Chinese partners and customers, rather than approaching Chinese firms as suppliers.
New Entrepreneurs and High Growth Entreprises in the MENA RegionOECDglobal
Presented at the July 2012 Meeting of the OECD-MENA Initiative's Working Group on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development http://www.oecd.org/mena/investment
The presentation of Gints Turlajs: "Competitiveness - what it is, where is Latvia?" On national and enterprise competitveness, the situation of Latvia, Global Competitiveness Index, Innovation Union Scoreboard, Doing Business rating, policies to improve competitiveness.
IN THIS SUMMARY
Over the past few years, China has transformed itself into a powerful, consumer-oriented culture, and many Western companies have flocked to China to take advantage of this new marketplace. However, entrepreneurs from the United States and Western countries often fail to realize that transacting business in China is a far cry from making deals at home. Ted Plafker, a Beijing correspondent for The Economist, leverages his extensive experience in Chinese culture and entrepreneurship to offer a primer for newcomers who are planning to expand their business into China. According to his book, Doing Business in China, “As many foreign companies have already proven, success in China is possible, but only for those with the patience, persistence, and resources to see it through.”
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
http://www.bizsum.com/summaries/doing-business-china
The document discusses the potential for entrepreneurship and small businesses to drive inclusive economic growth in Myanmar. It argues that the government and development partners must work to establish a favorable environment for non-connected businesses by promoting policies that create a level playing field, develop entrepreneurship training and financing programs, and strengthen business support networks. Currently, most economic benefits go to politically connected firms, but fostering entrepreneurship could unleash innovation, create new jobs, and redefine the country's economic paradigm by bringing new players into the market who are not part of the predatory elite. For this to succeed, the document advocates for systematic support of start-up ecosystems through improving access to talent, infrastructure, capital and networks.
This document summarizes a research paper that examines human resource challenges in retaining talent in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in Delhi, India. It provides an overview of the large and growing BPO industry in India, noting high attrition rates remain a challenge. The researcher conducted interviews with HR employees and BPO employees to understand retention challenges and practices used. The study aims to identify the most effective practices for retaining talent and determine if financial compensation or career opportunities are more important for employee retention in the BPO sector. The limitations include potential bias in interviews and information that may not be entirely accurate.
The document discusses perspectives on the future of work from multiple expert discussions around the world. Key points include: demographic shifts like aging populations will change work and retirement expectations; new technologies will both create new jobs and replace existing ones, especially information-rich repetitive jobs; and organizations will need to adapt through more flexible project-based work and lifelong reskilling and upskilling of workers. Governments will need to consider policies to support workers through these changes, such as financing retraining, rethinking pensions, and potentially implementing universal basic incomes.
The Latin Trade Group held its annual Latin Trade Symposium and BRAVO Business Awards conference, which brought together over 600 influential business and government leaders from Latin America and other regions. The one-day event focused on the need for greater investment in innovation in the Americas to drive long-term prosperity. Global thought leaders shared insights on topics like navigating economic uncertainty, strategies for sustained growth, and how innovation can lead to success. Several awards were also given to recognize leaders demonstrating excellence and achievement across Latin America.
The document discusses the rise in entrepreneurial activity worldwide. Business experts predict that entrepreneurship will be the largest source of new jobs in the future rather than revitalizing old industries. During the recent recession in 2009, nearly 1 in 10 unemployed Americans found jobs by starting their own businesses. University enrollment in entrepreneurship programs is also booming. The largest surge in entrepreneurship is currently occurring, fueled by many unemployed workers and students seeking opportunities. Starting a business can begin with just an idea or concept.
Family businesses are probably the predominant forms of businesses the world over. InZimbabwe, such forms of businesses can be traced back to the colonial period to date. Family businesses are recognised for their contributions to the economy in terms of employment creation and foreign currency generation. Literature indicated that the FB is well managed can be the panacea to the economic woes of any country. In this study, the qualitative research philosophy informed the direction of the research. The phenomenological research design was employed and open interviews conducted to generate data for the study. Sampling was purposive to allow those with rich information about the phenomenology understudy to contribute to the debate. Results of the study were that FB managers and owners were aware of the importance of planning. However, two groups emerged one with the view that planning is time consuming and the other with the view that they were planning for their FB operations. It was also established that when planning family, should be secured its commitment. Involvement and participation of the family allowed the next generations to learn how to navigate in the densely competitive business environment fully of risks and uncertainties. Therefore, it was recommended that the prerogative to plan lies in with the FB and family should not be excluded in planning to allow tapping and harnessing knowledge and expertise from family members.
The document summarizes some of the key challenges and opportunities of doing business in India. It notes that India faces issues like corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and complex regulations that impact economic growth. However, India also presents major opportunities as the economy grows and a large middle class emerges. The PR market in India is large and complex due to factors like cultural and linguistic diversity, coalition politics, and a booming media industry. To be effective in India, PR strategies must take a holistic 360-degree approach and have a strong local understanding and presence.
Open For Business - The economic & business case for global LGBT inclusionBrunswick Group
Open For Business is a coalition of global companies making the case that inclusive, diverse societies are better for business and better for economic growth. The purpose of the coalition is to promote a positive business and economic case for equality of opportunity for everyone, all across the world.
They have published a comprehensive report, written by Brunswick partners, Jon Miller and Lucy Parker, which shows that successful businesses thrive in open, diverse and inclusive societies.
For more information visit: www.open-for-business.org
Payoneer freelancer-income-report-2018Lama K Banna
1. The global average hourly rate for freelancers surveyed was $19, with rates varying by field of work and location. Legal services had the highest average at $28 per hour while administrative and customer support had the lowest at $11 per hour.
2. Over half of freelancers were under 30 years old, though older freelancers tended to earn more. The majority held a bachelor's degree or certificate. More than two-thirds of freelancers served clients in North America.
3. On average, women freelancers earned 80% of what men earned globally, though some countries like Bolivia and Indonesia showed about equal rates between men and women. The gender pay gap was most significant in IT & Programming
El documento presenta el hoja de vida de Fabián David Rodríguez Espitia, incluyendo su información personal, educación, experiencia laboral, habilidades y referencias. Detalla sus estudios primarios, secundarios y universitarios, así como su participación en un congreso de investigación. Además, proporciona detalles de su trabajo pasado como vendedor y una descripción de su perfil profesional. Por último, incluye las referencias de familiares, supervisores y conocidos.
The document summarizes an information session about TREC Community Fund, which provides capital and technical assistance for commercial real estate projects benefiting low-income communities in Dallas and Collin Counties. It has a board of directors and advisory board and works with over 1700 professionals and 500 companies. It offers loans from $25k-$250k as well as grants from $25k-$50k to non-profits for projects in Dallas County. The session provided details on funding cycles, loan products, borrower eligibility and requirements, and the organization's impact.
This document discusses operationalizing a Python machine learning model for beer recommendations in a web application using Flask. It provides examples of recommendation systems from companies like Amazon, Netflix, and LinkedIn. It then describes item-based collaborative filtering used for recommendations, including finding similar beers based on distance and correlation metrics. Finally, it outlines the steps to build and save a trained ML model, load it into a Flask app using mod_wsgi, and deploy it with an Apache web server.
The document summarizes the art collections and exhibitions on display at various companies and institutions located on Kirchberg plateau in Luxembourg for Private Art Kirchberg 2016. Over a dozen organizations, including Deutsche Bank Luxembourg, UBS, Fidelity International and the European Investment Bank, will open their doors to showcase contemporary art, photography, and architecture from their collections. The event aims to share these private art collections with the public by transforming the buildings into a free, outdoor art gallery across the Kirchberg neighborhood for one day.
Productivity, agglomeration and metropolitan governanceOECD Governance
Presentation made by Joaquim Oliveira Martins, Head Regional Development Policy, OECD, at the Global Forum on Productivity, held in Lisbon Portugal on 7-8 July 2016.
www.oecd.org/gov/regional-policy/
Productivity, regional policy and economic governanceOECD Governance
Presenation on Productivity, Regional Policy and Economic Governance made at the EU Cohesion Policy Conference in Bratislava on “Past Evidence, Current Experience and Future Perspectives” held in Bratislava, Slovak Republic on 15-16 September. Presentation by Mr. Joaquim Oliveira Martins, Head Regional Development Policy Division.
More info: www.oecd.org/gov/regional-policy/
Office 365 stores emails, documents, and instant messages in the cloud, providing businesses flexibility and collaboration. However, like other network environments, Office 365 needs strong security to protect against threats like email phishing, malware, and advanced persistent threats that often originate from compromised user credentials. A comprehensive security solution should provide features like multifactor authentication, data loss prevention, encryption, and advanced threat protection across the entire network beyond just Office 365.
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VIEWPOINTS
Politicising the board
Should ex-politicians be barred from board roles?
M
ADELEINE Albright. John
Major. Margaret Thatcher.
Tan Sri Leo Moggie. Tun
Musa Hitam. Believe it or not, they
share something in common – they
are all retired politicians who have
bowed out from the executive
branch of the government and poli-
tics to join the Corporate C-Suite.
In fact, there are a lot more of
them. According to a global execu-
tive search firm, if you were to scan
the Fortune 1000 today, the number
of public figures on boards has risen
substantially.
Just what is it about ex-politi-
cians that make board recruiters
dash for them? This – connections,
expertise (legal and regulatory),
name recognition and some even
say “fairy dust” (a dressed-up
euphemism for residual political
clout).
Clearly, a politically-minded
director has its benefits. That’s not
lost on the world’s second largest
company Apple. In 2003, it appoint-
ed former US Vice-President Al-
Gore to its board. “Al brings an
incredible wealth of knowledge and
wisdom to Apple from having
helped run the largest organisation
in the world – the US government,”
Apple’s Steve Jobs had said.
Wouldn’t that be enough to
render the argument on whether
retired-politicians ought to fill up
board seats in companies futile?
Truth is, the criteria of a company’s
board composition should rest
squarely on competency, capability
and track record. The same rules
should apply, be it for an ex-politi-
cian, ex-regulator, lawyer, account-
ant (lawyers and accountants
appear to dominate the share of
professionals on boards) or any
other individual for a board role.
In Malaysia, as in many parts of
the world, such appointments tend
to draw significant public derision.
Perhaps because it lends credence
to the nagging suspicion that in
business, political connections
count. Reality check – they DO.
This very topic took centrestage
over the week when National
Economic Advisory Council (NEAC)
member Datuk Dr Zainal Aznam
Mohd Yusof remarked that corrup-
tion could be curbed if politicians
were to be barred from holding
senior positions in companies. Was
it a sweeping statement or was he
talking specifics as he had also
referred to the appointment of Tan
Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad as Felda
(Federal Land Development
Authority) chairman effective
January this year?
“Power corrupts. To put a politi-
cian in the iconic successful world
of Felda is a double blow ... It’s a sad
day ...,” he had said.
A day later, Prime Minister Datuk
Seri Najib Tun Razak shot back,
saying that the Government will
appoint any individual it feels is
capable of holding positions in GLCs
(government-linked companies)
and it would not deny politicians
the opportunity to head GLCs: “We
do not have such restrictions. We
will make appointments based on
the ability of the appointee, wheth-
er he is a corporate figure, former
government officer or ex-politi-
cian.”
The Premier is right, of course, on
that count at least. Potential board-
room candidates should be judged
based on their merits and capabili-
ties. No buts. (Whether or not Isa
Samad, ex-Chief Minister of Negri
Sembilan whose Umno member-
ship was suspended for three years
till 2008 on suspected money poli-
tics, has the “ability” to lead Felda,
is a separate argument, of course).
Status check. How “pervasive” is
this trend in Corporate Malaysia?
Hardly worth flinching, if a survey
by a professor from Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu (posted on the
Maicsa website) is anything to go
by. Having scrutinised data from a
sample of 84 non-financial top 100
Malaysian firms in financial year
2007/08, he discovered that direc-
tors with public sector experience
make up about a quarter of total
board appointments.
Of this, retired politicians make
up only 3% of total board appoint-
ments. “Retired politicians and
government officers are under-
standably found on the board of
GLCs or family-owned companies
which are involved in government
projects,” he pointed out.
Based on the G20, a group of 20
(19 now, following a merger) most
significant and largest GLCs, none
but two have ex-politicians as
chairman – Tun Musa Hitam of
Sime Darby Bhd and Tan Sri Leo
Moggie of Tenaga Nasional Bhd. The
boards of five of these GLCs are
chaired by ex-bureaucrats who
have served in the upper reaches of
the Government.
Bear in mind that the pool of
candidates for non-executive as
well as independent directors is
believed to be shrinking on the back
of rising demand as the call for
better governance gains momen-
tum. Good people with the right
knowledge, experience and credibil-
ity for directorships are not easy to
come by.
It may be unfair to ban those who
have served the public as politicians
from providing useful service by
being on the boards of companies.
The problem arises where there’s a
perception that the administration
is steeped in corruption. As such,
retired politicians, more than
anyone else, may have to match up
to higher expectations in carrying
out their fiduciary duties and bring-
ing value to the businesses with a
constant eye on governance.
Remember, one director does not
a whole board make, although in
reality, there are exceptions. The
entire board and its members are
involved in the decision-making
process. This also means that when
the ball drops, the entire board
should be accountable.
Critics of ex-politicians taking on
board roles are concerned that it
leaves much wiggle room for abuse
and button-pushing which could
override true-blue business acumen.
And they are right – such moves
potentially court governance risks.
But these risks are not isolated to
boards with ex-politicians alone.
Instead, they ought to cover the
whole gamut of listed companies on
Bursa Malaysia.
There are several companies in
Malaysia that are labelled as “politi-
cally-linked”, although the numbers
have dropped significantly over the
past decade. They do not need to
have the presence of ex-politicians
on their boards and most in fact,
have none, but there exists implicit
political connections.
Then there are others who have
ex-regulators on their boards. Tan
Sri Munir Majid, who was once a
referee of Corporate Malaysia as the
boss of the Securities Commission,
is now chairman of Malaysia
Airlines. The country’s longest-serv-
ing Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir
Mohamad is advisor to two major
national companies – carmaker
Proton Holdings Bhd and oil giant
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (he holds
no board positions in these compa-
nies). Given their experience and
knowledge, are they better able to
add value to the businesses? Or
should they be banned from such
roles based on potential governance
risks due to past clout?
Ex-politicians, no doubt, are
better able to exploit their contacts
with their board seats. But as Lord
George Robertson, a former UK poli-
tician who took on a series of
boardroom roles years ago and had
come under scrutiny for that had
shouted back in his defence – “But
who doesn’t trade on past connec-
tions?”
l Business editor Anita Gabriel
wonders if ex-politicians suffer from
“Limelight Deprivation Syndrome”
which is what makes them jump to
take up boardroom roles. She also
wonders if there should be a cooling
off period ...
ANITA GABRIEL
anita@thestar.com.my
SIDEWAYS
Boosting trade ties can reduce poverty
WE live in a world where we are
more connected than ever before.
The UK is linked to Malaysia
through ties of business, education,
friendship, and a wealth of common
interests.
These international connections
offer huge potential for growth in
trade and investment, as long as
markets are open and countries are
able to trade freely with one anoth-
er.
The fastest growing countries
tend to be those with the fewest
trade barriers. So to realise our
potential, we must commit to open
markets globally. We must not slip
back into protectionism.
That is why the UK Government
published on Feb 9 its Trade and
Investment White Paper: an ambi-
tious strategy to nurture interna-
tional trade and investment rela-
tionships, strengthen the multilat-
eral system, build up our domestic
business environment, and enable
developing countries to build their
own paths to growth.
The Paper demonstrates that
trade and investment are critical for
the UK to achieve strong, sustaina-
ble and balanced growth in the
future. As a strong trading nation,
Malaysia will be in a similar posi-
tion. And while Malaysia’s
Economic Transformation
Programme (ETP) will no doubt
boost domestic demand, trade will
remain an important contributor to
GDP. Important investment projects
such as Iskandar will encourage
more international companies to
base their regional operations in
Malaysia.
The Paper makes the case for:
open markets and the dangers of
protectionism; removing trade and
investment barriers and improved
market access for UK business with-
in the EU and beyond; helping to
conclude the Doha Development
Round of trade talks in 2011; work-
ing to strengthen the WTO;
supporting early conclusion of
priority EU Free Trade Agreements,
including one with Malaysia;
supporting trade and regional inte-
gration in Africa; and working with
G20 members towards these goals.
Our most immediate task is to
finalise the Doha trade negotiations.
This historic agreement, once
signed, will boost the world econo-
my by £110bil. So we must all move
quickly to make 2011 the year that
the Doha trade talks are finalised.
Momentum is building. We will be
working on plans and roadmaps to
meet this goal.
And we are sure that Malaysia
will share many of our ambitions
for a far reaching and sustainable
agreement on Doha.
A result here will benefit us all.
Trade is not a game where some
countries win and other countries
lose: quite the reverse. We all
become richer when trade increas-
es. This helps people to pull them-
selves out of poverty.
That is why the UK is also redou-
bling its efforts to enable develop-
ing countries to follow their own
paths to growth through trade and
investment, and to build the capaci-
ty for this, especially in Africa.
And all of us need to ensure all
developing countries can negotiate
trade agreements, and that global
trade rules reflect needs in all coun-
tries, and not just a select few.
Investment is the other side of
the coin. The UK is an international
hub for investors and currently the
world’s second biggest investor,
with firms such as Petronas, YTL,
Genting and MUI Group from your
country represented here.
Malaysian companies have also
made good use of the London Stock
Exchange to help them grow their
business.
We welcome overseas invest-
ment. The UK has more European
headquarters than any other coun-
try, and is one of the easiest places
in the world to do business. We
plan to remain so by cutting regula-
tion and corporation tax.
Equally, the UK is a huge investor
overseas. The UK already has signif-
icant investments here from the
likes of Nottingham University,
Dyson, Tesco and Giant. Opening
the global economy will bring
enhanced UK FDI, including to
Malaysia.
So a big challenge is before us. It
is to keep building an open global
economy and trading system that
benefits us all. This will drive
growth, jobs, and create wealth
around the world. We are confident
this is a challenge which the UK,
side by side with its international
partners including Malaysia, is able
to meet.
l Vince Cable is UK’s Secretary of
State for Business, Innovation and
Skills and Andrew Mitchell is
Secretary of State for International
Development
VINCE CABLE
ANDREW MITCHELL
COMMENT
UK Secretary of State for
International Development,
Andrew Mitchell
UK Secretary of State for
Business, Innovation and Skills,
Vince Cable — AFP