Sentences with phrase «company as a force for good»

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So it is constantly looking for new tools and better ways to get the job done; and (d) the company is struggling — right along with every other tech firm — with how it can make the work force more diverse even though, in terms of gender at least, it's already as diverse as any firm in the city.

The Goldman analysis accounts for the potential «impact of a decline in users or total time spent on Facebook in Europe, as well as the potential for declines in ad pricing based on lower effectiveness should the company be forced to leverage contextual vs. targeted advertising.»

WASHINGTON / BEIJING, March 13 - U.S. Trump is targeting Chinese high technology companies to punish China for its investment policies that effectively force U.S. companies to give up their technology secrets in exchange for being allowed to operate in the country, as well as for other IP practices Washington considers unfair.

There are a multitude of reasons as to why this occurs but it's a powerful enough force that many investors have done quite well for themselves over an investing lifetime by focusing on dividend stocks, specifically one of two strategies - dividend growth, which focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of companies that have raised their dividends at rates considerably above average and high dividend yield, which focuses on stocks that offer significantly above - average dividend yields as measured by the dividend rate compared to the stock market price.

The term Great Firewall, then, should be seen as encompassing policy areas well beyond the extensive censorship system, to include forced technology transfer, forced partnership with Chinese partners, ever more sophisticated theft of intellectual property, demands that internet data be «secure and controllable,» legislation allowing government officials to demand access to software source code, and denial of access for major internet platform companies such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook.

«A new U.S. rule aimed at restoring consumers» ability to band together to sue financial companies has survived its first challenge, as a top banking regulator on Monday said he would not petition for it to be suspended... «The rule is a well thought - out response to the serious consumer harm of forced arbitration,» said Brian Marshall, policy counsel for advocacy group Americans for Financial Reform.»

Through its requests for discovery, Alphabet dragged Uber's reputation through the mud, forcing private messages and emails between former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and others, as well as letters about the company's questionable surveillance tactics, into the public eye.

President Trump's team is targeting Chinese technology companies to punish China for its investment policies that effectively force U.S. companies to give up their technological secrets in exchange for being allowed to operate in the country, as well as for other intellectual property practices which Trump and his advisors consider unfair.

Thiel has portrayed Gawker as a force for evil, but Feinberg's article — which drew potential connections between Trump and the work of a $ 60,000 - a-pop hair - extension company called Ivari International — still went over rather well, drawing praise from staffers at the Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic; and at least three winners of the Pulitzer Prize.

Employees also pay as well, of course, but what we have here is a company, under the policies approved not just be the CEO but by the board, that is being forced to pay for something that goes against their beliefs.

«As we approached 10 years as a national brand, we spent the past ten years focusing on the impact our company can and does have on communities across America, using food as a force for gooAs we approached 10 years as a national brand, we spent the past ten years focusing on the impact our company can and does have on communities across America, using food as a force for gooas a national brand, we spent the past ten years focusing on the impact our company can and does have on communities across America, using food as a force for gooas a force for good.

Our 2018 Pitch - Slam competition focuses on early - stage innovation and mission - forward companies promoting business as a force for good.

About Ted Reader Ted Reader is an award - winning chef and food entertainer, who's parlayed his passion for food into a culinary tour de force that includes more than a dozen cookbooks, shelves of food products, live culinary performances, TV and radio cooking shows and appearances as well as culinary demonstrations, a catering company and teaching.

So in order for this to work, politicians need to realize that they would have to free hospitals from state regulations as well and then force hospitals to negotiate with insurance companies that have no leverage in that area.

As well as analytical and computational chemists, the company, with a work force of over 10,000, looks for synthetic organic chemists, medicinal chemists, and combinatorial chemists to join their research teamAs well as analytical and computational chemists, the company, with a work force of over 10,000, looks for synthetic organic chemists, medicinal chemists, and combinatorial chemists to join their research teamas analytical and computational chemists, the company, with a work force of over 10,000, looks for synthetic organic chemists, medicinal chemists, and combinatorial chemists to join their research teams.

They have joined forces with CHS Pharma, Inc., a South Florida - based biotechnology development company that has an intellectual property portfolio for potential treatments related to ischemic stroke, dry macular degeneration as well as other age - related disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, to further develop and commercialize this promising technology.

It is of course natural that we as a platform will join forces with our partners and expand into the markets that experience the lack of good software providers, and where we see the space for company and market growth.

In conjunction with the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer debut, the Walt Disney Company is providing unprecedented company - wide on - air and social support (#TheForceAwakens) as well as tying in events and special activities for the day of the trailer rCompany is providing unprecedented company - wide on - air and social support (#TheForceAwakens) as well as tying in events and special activities for the day of the trailer rcompany - wide on - air and social support (#TheForceAwakens) as well as tying in events and special activities for the day of the trailer release.

And I tend to find my best ideas as described — that is, I occasionally discover / identify an attractive investment theme, then I search for great companies & management to exploit this theme, and then I'm often forced to simply wait for the right price to come along.

Power companies are well on their way to meet the Plan's targets, thanks to the fact that the electricity industry has already started rapidly moving away from coal and towards cleaner generation — a transition driven mainly by fundamental market forces such as lower gas prices, lower costs for wind and solar power and energy efficiency, and by state and federal policies and company planning decisions that long predated the Plan.

«The companies we are honouring as the best for the world represent the cutting edge of a global movement using business as a force for good.

Not only are employees enjoying equal pay, but, as more companies are being scrutinised and being forced to publish their gender pay gap reports, it provides the best strategy for businesses to continue operations with minimal disruptions and additional pressure.

From April this year my role expanded to Company Secretary, which as well as participating in Board meetings, involves working on the Annual Report and Accounts, preparing for the AGM and recently, ensuring our governance procedures comply with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, which came into force in July this year.

It's also likely not possible, at least for now... The CNET article interestingly identifies the Canadian company Hushmail, who have a pretty good reputation as a secure encrypted email and webmail provider; but as is described in this 2007 Wired article, Hushmail was forced to turn over a user's passphrase.

The Banner Life Insurance Company is known very well by the life insurance sales force as a company with some of the lowest life insurance rates in the business especially for Term life insurance prCompany is known very well by the life insurance sales force as a company with some of the lowest life insurance rates in the business especially for Term life insurance prcompany with some of the lowest life insurance rates in the business especially for Term life insurance products.

A good business insurance policy can even allow your company to continue receiving an income if a covered event, such as a tornado, forces you to halt business operations for an extended period of time.

In most states policies have a two year contestability period, but if you live longer than two years, most companies will not order medical records, therefore if they have not found out by then that you are a smoker, they will probably never find out and will just pay the claim, but if they do find out, and the policy has been in force for over two years, my understanding is they will only pay the reduced amount previously mentioned as well as in the first two years.

A lineup of those three CEOs would call to mind the infamous tobacco hearings of 1994 — not a flattering look for companies that like to think of themselves as forces for good in the world.

If AT&T has to keep a lid on price hikes, at least for a while, rival companies will be forced to compete on price as well.

The G29 is the company's first force feedback racing wheel for the PlayStation 4, but remains compatible with the PS3 and PC as well.

Sometimes, companies use exploding offers as a way to force candidates into making a quick decision without negotiating offer terms and getting the best possible deal for themselves.

Recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the best 100 companies to work, for they have established offices in the U.S and Germany with a combined work force of 120 and are currently looking for a trainee recruiter to join their fast - growing business in Reading.

IT Project Manager — Professional Highlights Serve multinational corporations in a variety of technology based strategic planning and administration roles Offer expertise as a consultant, programmer, engineer, business analyst, and database administrator Lead technology projects for NASA, U.S. Customs, American Express, and General Electric Design and implement reporting, customer service, marketing, sales, and financial management software Responsible for network and database design, administration, and security Oversee enterprise - wide hardware and software upgrades resulting in increased efficiency Minimize operational and manpower costs through effective technology solutions Serve as forecast budget analyst for Joint Project Management Operations at Kennedy Space Center Develop reporting application tool using crystal reports engine on CD throughout Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Station resulting in $ 500,000 savings on user licensing fees Create detailed project plan with well - defined tasks, milestones, client sign - offs, test cycles, and specifications which served to communicate project progress to management Develop visual basic application for financial banking Institution using crystal reports to reduce the company's response time resulting in initial reporting from 2 - 3 hours to just 45 seconds Oversee multimillion - dollar software implementation for Miami Air from a consultancy level Upgrade Great Plains software platform and administered security access for Miami internal databases Write over 200 SQL stored procedures from access databases for financial institutions Compose business correspondence and prepared statistical spreadsheet analysis for Kennedy Space Center Recognized by colleagues and superiors for outstanding job performance, reliability, and efficiency Conduct surveys of operations to assess needs and identify high priority improvements Complete major product releases meeting very aggressive schedules and budgets Serve as a member of the International Cyber Threat Task Force Utilize fluencies in English, Portuguese, Arabic, French, and German to communicate with a diverse clientele Continually study emerging technologies and industry best practices Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generatias well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generatias maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generatias second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generatias well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generatias provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generatiAS / 400 backup and report generation

She is also regularly called upon to provide expert opinion surrounding Canadian Forces Base, Veterans Affairs Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police / RCMP (and other first responder) cases, as well as consistently providing psychological evaluations for various insurance companies and bodies involved in adjudicating personal injury and other trauma - based claims.

The proposed rules from FASB & IASB (Boards) would make it necessary for companies to include all lease liabilities and assets on their financial statements, forcing firms to list all of their leases on their balance sheet as a liability, and would provide a more complete picture of their financial well - being.