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Build On-Demand Teams Instead of Hiring Employees

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According to an Intuit study , that number is quickly rising and will approach 40 percent by 2020. The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. It’s here to stay.

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Entity Academy, an edtech startup that trains, mentors and places women in tech roles, secures $100M

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Women have made great inroads into the tech world in recent years, but there remains a long way to go before we reach a truly equitable state of affairs in workforce numbers, remuneration and product development. That number is expected to double to 500 next year, Schwab said.

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Taiwanese reassurances that water shortages won’t hit chipmaking show climate change’s direct threat to tech

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They were even flagged in a 2016 Harvard Business School case study analysis. At least some of TSMC’s fabrication facilities have managed to achieve recycling rates of 90% on industrial wastewater, according to the Harvard case study. And TSMC is already working to address its water consumption.

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Crown Bioscience Expands In San Diego

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Crown Bioscience , a provider of drug discovery and development services, said this morning that it has expanded in San Diego, creating a new "Center of Excellence for Oncology" in the city. The company said the expansion comes due to increased demand for oncology research studies.

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8 Key Human-Centered Leadership Elements In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

In my search for guidance on modern business leadership studies, both scientific and actual case studies, I was impressed with a new book, “ Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership ,” by Dr. Kirstin Ferguson. Develop self-awareness of your triggers. She brings a strong background in business with her academic credentials.

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7 Keys To Keeping Your Business Agile And Competitive

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If you find yourself being surprised by new competitor offerings and customer demands, then perhaps you are not paying attention. Make sure you are fostering people development to their full potential, for them and for your business. Demand and reward speedy analysis and execution. Don’t let the daily crisis run your life.

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8 Steps To Assembling The Most Talented Startup Team

Startup Professionals Musings

According to an Intuit study , that number is quickly rising and will approach 40 percent by 2020. The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. It’s here to stay.

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