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Dangers of construction insolvency

Practical Law Construction

For many years, the construction industry has suffered more than most with insolvencies. In 2018, it was the hardest hit economic sector, with construction insolvencies representing 17% (3,001 from a total of 17,454). The challenge is for employers to identify these early warning signs and to act quickly wherever possible.

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Joyful Workplaces: The Surprising Edge Happiness Gives to Your Business

Stern + Associates

In addition to ensuring employees are content, Dunn shows that businesses spanning a wide variety of sectors can take an active role in boosting customer happiness as well: financial advisors, banks and credit unions can give customers guidance on practical ways to invest and spend their money that will bring the most joy.

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Retentions: the latest developments

Practical Law Construction

On 10 November, NEC and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) published guidance on how to reduce the use of retentions in NEC contracts. The paper explains that the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) is structured in such a way that retentions are not necessary.

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10 Traits of Successful PR Teams

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The best fit may be with a team that has helped organizations overcome similar challenges – a dated image, a lack of visibility, or the absence of thought leadership in a given business. The team will impress the prospect and learn so much about its leadership, goals and expectations simply by being better listeners.

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Natural Light Imitates Art

Mindful Marketing

So, what’s behind Natural Light’s foray into ‘fine art’ and its claim to have constructed “ the most expensive piece of art in the world ”? leadership team members and their degrees: Nick Caton, U.S. It’s an installation that’s both impressive in its grandeur and appealing to the eye.

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The Power of Local Knowledge: Why Product Development Should Start with Listening to Your Community

Stern + Associates

By nurturing these relationships, organizations see their time and financial investments return as their solutions are adopted for best understanding customer need.

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What We Can Learn From World Cup PR Disasters

Critical Mention

Takeaway : Coach Scolari demonstrated leadership by taking ownership for the loss, offering a quick and concise response, and tried to win back the public by asking for forgiveness and offering a sincere apology. Like the Uber scandals, sometimes replacing leadership is the only route to turning your company around.