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Fostering a continual learning environment

Tandem HR

The Global Financial Crisis of 2008. For example, a study by Deloitte showed that companies that provide learning opportunities are 92% more likely to innovate and are 37% more productive. For example, are there certifications your employees could obtain that would sharpen or hone their expertise? The 9/11 attacks.

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Workday’s Corporate Sustainability: Measuring Up to Our Commitments

Workday

As the world’s nations gathered at the 23 rd annual Conference of the Parties (COP 23) last month to address global climate change and carbon emissions, we’re reminded that every business must be an active and committed participant in helping to solve these critical problems. Ongoing renewable energy investments. Teamwork, green work.

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Q&A: Workday’s Commitment to Renewable Energy and Reducing Carbon Footprint

Workday

Our Pleasanton development center is being built to achieve LEED Platinum certification and generate solar power for up to one-third of its electricity usage. For example, we can ask our Workmates to skip taking a flight to attend a brief meeting in person, and instead participate by video conference. Reduce through efficiency.

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Angela Ardolino: “Give yourself space to change”

Thrive Global

Ardolino is a medical cannabis expert and is a graduate of the inaugural program offering a certificate in the therapeutic uses of medical cannabis from the University of Vermont Larner College of Treatment. One particular story that comes to mind was when I decided to host Canna Conference in Tampa in 2016.

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How to Build Resilience and Boost Your Career in a Downturn

Thrive Global

Unfortunately, as we witness in almost every recession, including in 2020, and definitely in 2008-09, economic downturns have a cascading effect on jobs. Do you need training, a certification, or professional development? What is the unique contribution or ability you bring to the projects and conversations you are involved in?

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George Sullivan of Net Zero Analysis & Design Corp.: “Disruption can get messy”

Thrive Global

integrating 30 years of experience in engineering, industry, commodities trading, and building science to address a large market opportunity gap created by the challenges in existing sustainability certification systems and carbon offset markets. Can you share some examples of what you mean? Thank you so much for doing this with us!

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Amy Braun-Bostich of Braun-Bostich & Associates: “Stay focused on the future and the path forward”

Thrive Global

She also has a CFS® (Certified Fund Specialist) from the Institute of Business & Finance and a CLTC® (Certification in Long-Term Care) from the Corporation for Long Term Care. Two events stand out in my mind: 9/11 and the financial crash of 2008. During the 2008 financial crisis, I remember pacing the floors.