Sentences with phrase «business practice standards»

(e) establishing or adopting standards of conduct and business practice standards for licensees, including rules

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) develops benchmarks of excellence, business practice standards, publications and educational programs.

Not exact matches

Bombardier sold the C Series to Delta at a significant discount, standard practice in the aviation business, because Delta was one of the first to place a big order.

Second, if it really is necessary, when doing business overseas, to engage in practices that wouldn't be allowed back home, are you at least doing what you can to a) minimize the frequency of such violations and b) working, in at least some small way, to improve standards in the local business community?

Thursday's decision by the National Labor Relations Board involving the Teamsters Union and Browning - Ferris Industries reverses decades of standard practice around the concept of joint ownership in business.

So, I decided to challenge the status quo and to this day, I've made that a standard practice in my business dealings.

When completed, the standard will describe a set of best practices for companies that want or need to establish management systems that will help them avoid, detect and deal appropriately with bribery wherever it is encountered — either in their own operations or potentially in the operations of business partners.

Take some time to think about what your perk should be, and then make it part of your standard business practice.

It's standard practice for tech startups, and only recently has it become available for non-tech businesses as well.

The Rix Award for Engaged Corporate Citizenship is presented to an enterprise that demonstrates, both in policy and practice, the highest standards of stewardship towards the long - term well - being of customers, employees, owners, business partners, the environment and the broader community.

The incentives promised to Amazon are now standard practice in America, where states, desperate for high - paying jobs, bend over backwards to accommodate business.

«It is important for today's professionals to have an understanding of international business practices, as they serve as a standard, while being respectful of local customs and value systems.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

These media types are generating excellent engagement numbers for businesses that have made employing visual media in a pertinent and creative manner standard practice.

In addition, as with all advisors today who currently offer fiduciary advice, under the DOL rule, the advisor need not avail him or herself to the entire universe of products, but may determine the firm's «shelf» of product solutions that serve his business practice and clientele best — using standards for selection and adhering to them.

In late July 2013, the industry group Committee for the Establishment of the Digital Asset Transfer Authority began to form to set best practices and standards, to work with regulators and policymakers to adapt existing currency requirements to digital currency technology and business models and develop risk management standards.

The National Association for Business Resources has over 20 years of experience conducting Best and Brightest Company competitions and has identified numerous best Human Resources practices that provide benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.

Your corporate job gives you insight into standard business practices that others can benefit from.

If this can become standard practice in the movie business, it could cause sea changes in the industry, but it takes the right stars and the right figures.

This explains why some large coffee companies have said that they would be 100 % fair trade in five years — not because they are changing their business practices, but because they managed to get the standards lowered.

Prospective consultants are required to have a sound, general working knowledge of organic systems, including quality control and practices, conversion periods, national and international standards, basic financial implications, grant aid and support schemes, business practice and environmental management.

We are committed to conducting our activities with the highest standards of integrity and business practice in dealing with all our stakeholders.

No longer is the industry standard set at achieving sustainable business practices.

Fast growing economies of China and India, a former powerhouse in Japan, an increasingly affluent South Korea, and the fast - growing Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).61 Each possessing multiple regions and demographics that demand varying tastes, sizes, prices, packaging and branding, as well as differing in standard business practices, routes to market and competitive landscapes.

Domino's, which has repeatedly said it has zero tolerance for underpayment of workers, didn't comment on the investigation into Dehsabzi but said it was «in the process of confirming a new lease to relocate an existing Domino's store — this is a standard business practice when a long - term lease nears its conclusion».

This is a big task, overseeing the business practices of companies which demonstrate a varying degree of corporate responsibility, placating critics who say that RSPO's sustainability standards are too low, and explaining the value of certified sustainable palm oil to increasingly conscious consumers.

I hope it will inspire others to adopt the AWS Standard and drive deeper the principles and practices of water stewardship and sustainability into their business practices,» says Switzer.

A standard practice in our industry is to engage in public policy discussions that are or have the potential to impact our business.

«Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. is a family run business that is highly respected in the farming industry because of their environmental practices and standards.

Sustainability standards define what is responsible practice, help operationalize complex concepts like living wage, and drive change in businesses.

Pretty standard business practice in an instance like that.

Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, King Power chief executive and Leicester City vice-chairman, added: «King Power has always followed and been absolutely committed to the highest standards in proper and ethical business practice.»

I could share stories about accountants and even business managers that thought because we were working on the outside edge of professional norm that they could embezzle or fail to follow professional standards because we certainly aren't a credible practice that would care.

There are industry standards or each city and state, but overall, there are many kinds of doulas with many price points and business practices.

Furthermore, through its involvement with Green America and the Green Business Network, Naturepedic conducts its business according to standards that reach beyond contemporary practices in addressing the needs of consumers, employees, communities and the enviBusiness Network, Naturepedic conducts its business according to standards that reach beyond contemporary practices in addressing the needs of consumers, employees, communities and the envibusiness according to standards that reach beyond contemporary practices in addressing the needs of consumers, employees, communities and the environment.

Why we do it... As a member of the Co-op America Business Network, Bean Products, Inc. conducts business according to standards that reach beyond contemporary practices in addressing the needs of consumers, employees, the community and the enviBusiness Network, Bean Products, Inc. conducts business according to standards that reach beyond contemporary practices in addressing the needs of consumers, employees, the community and the envibusiness according to standards that reach beyond contemporary practices in addressing the needs of consumers, employees, the community and the environment.

«It is standard business practice for any commercial lease that the leasor would ask the leasee to put up a letter of credit,» PRI said in its statement.

The county said it will respond to the request within «20 business days, in accordance with standard county practice.»

He currently serves as owner of Raatz LLC, a business coaching organization offering consulting in the areas of general business practice, IT implementation, cash flow, and OSHA standards.

And to deal with the issue of business conduct, he continues, «We have a global business practice office that is focused on ensuring that the highest standards in business practice are maintained.

This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

This is a pledge to conduct businesses ethically, to the highest standards and to promote best practice within the recruitment industry.

In addition, business leaders committed to change their hiring practices so that a potential employee's academic transcript is considered in the hiring decision, and to give high priority to the quality of a state's standards when locating or expanding their businesses.

A universal standard eliminates barriers to business that arise when the business practices of different cultures prove incompatible — clearing the path for the global projects and global collaboration that drive economic growth worldwide.

«Many organizations can have great HCM initiatives, but the standard of excellence only applies for organizations whose HCM practices truly benefit the business.

Our objectives for the scheme are to: formally recognise and raise awareness of excellent practice and expertise within the profession; encourage the profession to aspire to excellence and higher standards of practice; and improve the practice of school business management by encouraging ongoing participation in professional development.

Meanwhile, support for policies that base compensation on teacher performance has risen, but backing for other proposals to introduce standard business practices into the education sector has stayed about the same.

Indeed, this new standard is equipping professionals with business practices that are compatible with one another around the world.

These are standard practice within business, and should be in schools too.

As a professional body committed to raising standards within the recruitment industry, the REC is at the forefront of ensuring its members are demonstrating ethical business practice, specifically in the education sector where the importance of finding the right talent to educate people is of paramount importance for any skills shortages that exist in the UK.