Sentences with phrase «actions by the business leaders»

The Journal is implying it is the fault of public schools that poverty endures, not decisions and actions by the business leaders to withhold profits from the working - and middle - classes.

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As a response, Endeavor finally took action in September by opening an office in Miami and assembling a board of local business leaders that includes execs from Virgin Hotels and Cisneros Group, one of the biggest privately held media companies in the world.

While it was a true team effort to develop the strategy and action plan for the platform play, it was crucial for the plan to be communicated to leaders across our near 500 - person business, to our regional offices in the U.K., Australia and Singapore, and understood and internalized by all of our staff.

The firm's 2017 edition of its annual cybersecurity report entitled «Cybersecurity Report: Chief Security Officers Reveal True Cost of Breaches And The Actions That Organizations Are Taking,» provides insights based on threat intelligence gathered by Cisco's security experts, combined with input from nearly 3,000 Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and other security operations leaders from businesses in 13 countries.

PARIS and WASHINGTON, 21st June 2016 — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has agreed to join Champions 12.3, a coalition of leaders from governments, businesses, farmer groups, and civil society organisations dedicated to inspire ambition, mobilise action, and accelerate progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 12.3 by 2030.

Silver's downfall last year was followed by an unprecedented moment in state politics in which his counter part, Republican Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, was also later felled by a corruption scandal involving securing business for his son through official actions.

At the war's end, following the October Revolution, American authorities saw the threat of Communist revolution in the actions of organized labor, including such disparate cases as the Seattle General Strike and the Boston Police Strike and then in the bombing campaign directed by anarchist groups at political and business leaders.

Brown's biggest financial backers during the recent six - month period come from the local business community and include the Buffalo Niagara Partnership as well as the 43 x 79 political action committee formed by some of the city's top business leaders.

This meeting convened by David Ewing Duncan, is a «take action» summit of leaders in the personalized health space including prominent leaders from science, IT, business, government, media, patient advocacy, etc..

We need to put the actions and the recommendations that are coming out through reports like the one we're gonna talk about today on teacher professionalism into action on the ground by engaging educators, parents, business leaders, community leaders.

The Biennial of the Americas connects business, art, culture and civic leaders from throughout the Americas by building lasting relationships, addressing shared issues and inspiring action.

This week, as leaders from business and governments are coming together to showcase action and commitments, and demonstrate demand for an ambitious global deal to be made at the December climate talks in Paris, we hope you'll jump in and join the action too by organizing a course or by joining our upcoming EcoChallenge!

The Sloan Management Review at M.I.T. and the Boston Consulting Group have surveyed 1,500 corporate leaders and found that pledges of a shift toward sustainable business practices are often not backed up by substantial actions.

Trump's Energy Independence Executive Order effectively suspends over six measures ratified by his predecessor, and though businesses have welcomed the move, environmental campaigners and many world leaders have condemned the action.

At the close of the Forum, Kyte and Mahama were joined on the stage by dozens of leaders from government, business, academia, civil society and other groups who over the two days had made new action pledges.

Ambitious Corporate Climate Action Driving Delivery of Paris Goals Business Commitments Need Reinforcing by Strong National Policies Marrakech, Morocco, 9 November, 2016 - Private sector leaders have come together at the COP 22 Business & Industry day to call for countries to fully implement their national climate action plans (the NDCs) through strong domestic legislatAction Driving Delivery of Paris Goals Business Commitments Need Reinforcing by Strong National Policies Marrakech, Morocco, 9 November, 2016 - Private sector leaders have come together at the COP 22 Business & Industry day to call for countries to fully implement their national climate action plans (the NDCs) through strong domestic legislataction plans (the NDCs) through strong domestic legislation...

Hosted by the Climate Action Reserve, NACW features comprehensive and up - to - date information, key thought - leaders advancing innovative climate solutions, and the best networking opportunities with colleagues in the business, government, nonprofit, and academic sectors.

PRESS RELEASE - Marrakech, 3 November 2016 — Following the historic announcement on 5 October by the United Nations that the threshold for ratification of the Paris Agreement had been achieved, leaders are now preparing to get down to business at the Sustainable Innovation Forum during COP22, co-convened by Climate Action in partnership with UNEP and the Moroccan Government.

The legislation echoes recommendations put forward by the Electrification Coalition, a nonpartisan, not - for - profit group of business leaders committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, environmental, and national security dangers caused by our nation's dependence on petroleum.

Its mission is to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society by focusing economic action to solve social and environmental problems, i.e. mobilising people in their economic roles as consumers, investors, workers or business leaders.

Roy has created this 16 - page eBook with his recommended reading list for recruitment business leaders so that you can be inspired by new ideas, gain momentum with new knowledge and take action with new strategies.

The conference brought together leaders from diverse business sectors, non-profits, and legal experts to discuss the necessity of employment background checks and the challenges posed by some of the EEOC's recent enforcement actions.

Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operations, customer service, and sales staff ensuring profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Responsible for purchasing, logistics, company inventory, and product development Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Oversee corporate accounting ensuring profitable and fiscally responsible operations Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, site visits, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in sales, marketing, team training, and customer service Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Enhance brand awareness among target demographics by 74.9 % resulting in increased revenue Spearhead creation and launch of internet sales initiatives Increase new business by 37 % through effective networking, in person sales, and cold calling Set company sales records by increasing sales from $ 200,000 to $ 11,000,000 Consistently recognized with company awards for excellence in management, sales, and service Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Develop and lead training in customer service and sales best practices resulting in enhanced team skill sets Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Serve on multiple strategic planning committees to guide business development initiatives Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced sales manager with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Consistently exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, cold calling, and other tactics Increased new account generation and sales by 300 % within one year at Decisionmark Recognized and promoted for exceptional sales results, team management, and customer service Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Develop and lead training in customer service and sales best practices resulting in enhanced team skill sets Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Proficient in Photo Shop, SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer software Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Business leaders are concerned that if no action is taken by Congress, the program will end this year and terrorism insurance will again become unavailable.