Sentences with phrase «in effort»

Over the past few years, however, many universities have been working aggressively to build a bridge between these disparate groups in an effort to turn academic research into profitable companies.

The social media giant announced a new program on Tuesday that places shareable «moments» atop users» Facebook (fb) news feeds in an effort to get them to discuss events happening around the world.

Boston - based GE is divesting about $ 20 billion in assets in an effort to reduce costs and boost profits as part of a three - year restructuring plan under...

However, some of the largest companies in the world have retracted their remote - work policies in an effort to increase collaboration and productivity on - site.

In an effort to remember and actually use this strategy, I like to call it a «gractice.»

The largest carriers seem to be competing for who can treat customers the worst — by taking away perks like free checked luggage (and even carry - ons) and charging you to sit with your children — in an effort to further increase profits.

For women in fields like the military, tech or politics, she says men often perform such inappropriate behavior in an effort to «protect their occupational territory.»

In an effort to stand out and not oversaturate buyers» inboxes, go where competitors aren't going.

In an effort to make new hires feel welcome and appreciated from Day 1, create an onboarding process designed to inform and engage them.

I would have no problem with the flight attendant asking my child and I to temporarily move to the back, perhaps in an effort to give the child some movement and rock her to sleep.

But while it's tempting to reach out to publications in an effort to lend credibility to your accomplishments, doing so in an egocentric manner will only turn them against you.

Symantec, a security software specialist, is turning to Microsoft's public cloud in an effort to cut its own data center costs.

As The Guardian reports, publisher Faber & Faber is just one of many experimenting with the medium in an effort to take e-books beyond just simple text on an a virtual page and into their «next generation.»

«Macy's can be more malleable in its effort to meet the changing needs of the consumer and focus its effort on stores which are better gatekeepers of its brand image,» Moody's analysts wrote in a recent report.

And once you're blocked, you're blocked — there is no public support address to direct your questions in an effort to locate and solve the issue.

Employees want to know that they are appreciated and that if they put in the effort to produce great work, they will be rewarded as such.

Ford, for example, invested $ 1 billion in Pittsburgh - based Argo AI in its effort to develop a self - driving car by 2021.

In an effort to bring more equity into the capital acquisitions area, the Small Business Administration's Women's Prequalification Pilot Loan Program was developed.

Your kids should try hard because putting in that effort will make them smarter and better at whatever they put their minds to.

The pure water will start to flow across the membrane into the saltwater side in an effort to restore balance.

Last June, the internet giant debuted its Made with Code campaign in an effort to get young women excited about computer science — a field that less than one percent of high school girls think of as part of their future.

In an effort to maintain that impeccable work - life balance, they actively seek workers and workplaces with shared ethics and ideals.

Companies typically spend an average of two years in a business incubator, during which time they often share telephone, secretarial office, and production equipment expenses with other startup companies, in an effort to reduce everyone's overhead and operational costs.

If Trump's policy toward China were tough, it might look like was exerting pressure in an effort to win better terms on his company's loans.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday in an effort to shore up NAFTA renegotiations, which are looking mired in disagreement.

In an effort to convert more sales and lower your cart - abandonment rate consider using a special offer triggered by exit - intent technology.

We asked Zuckerberg a series of 20 questions ranging from silly to serious in an effort to provide greater insight into the creative mind of this innovative and interesting entrepreneur.

We blast the heat in an effort to stay warm, and live our best lives.

The startup falls under the umbrella of Store No. 8, the retail giant's first - ever technology incubator, created in an effort to compete with Amazon's e-commerce business.

Scientists have been investigating tryptophan - restricted diets for years, mostly in an effort to see what neurological effects they might have.

A number of previously online - only operations, including menswear retailer Frank + Oak and beauty products provider Well.ca, have recently opened up physical stores in an effort to build their brands.

Also known as secure search, Google mentioned that this was done in an effort to protect personalized results that it delivers.

Dell's strategy directly contradicts that of rival Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe), which has been selling off parts of its business in an effort to become more nimble.

New York City adopted the rule, which took effect on Tuesday, in an effort to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Pages is getting a mobile overhaul in an effort to better tailor how users interact with the companies on the site.

In an effort to push up fares, the number two carrier announced plans that it would cut capacity on U.S.-U.K. flights due to British pound weakness following Brexit.

U.S. intelligence agencies have previously charged that a separate Russian effort hacked Democratic Party and Clinton campaign emails and leaked them to WikiLeaks in an effort to sway the election.

In September Saverin gave up his U.S. citizenship and moved to Singapore in an effort to avoid the tax consequences ($ 67 million) of so much sudden wealth.

Shah's CSRs also reach out to customers on social media outlets and networks to engage them in dialogue, which helps CSN get candid feedback about the company and its reps. «We have enhanced many consumer promotions, deals and rewards this year and plan to do the same in the next year — in an effort to bolster customer retention, interest and loyalty,» he said.

Developing a culture of appreciation and care can also result in a step change in effort and work quality.

Japan's Fujifilm is set to take over Xerox, and combine the U.S. company into their joint venture Fuji Xerox in an effort to cut costs, the companies said.

They shuttered Modasuite and, in 2012, launched Frank + Oak, proffering their own designs in an effort to keep prices down.

Also in an effort to ramp up e-commerce, Wal - Mart recently introduced a free two - day shipping service for orders of more than $ 35, and worked to increase the number of items available for purchase online to more than 35 million — up from just 8 million in 2016.

Then he declared bankruptcy in an effort to free himself from the contract he had signed with Shelter Records.

In an effort to give its leadership a facelift, Lululemon has brought on Laurent Potdevin, the former president of TOMS Shoes, as chief executive officer.

Put simply, you can reward users for sharing, commenting and otherwise interacting with your content in an effort to successfully spread the reach and access of your products.

City planners are even pondering a temporary Chicago - style shoreline ferris wheel as a tourist attraction — all in an effort to continue to grow this community's «fun factor» says Montemayor.

CVS Health appears willing to pay top dollar for a health insurer in an effort to hold its own against competitors.

In an effort to get press, one entrepreneur made an appearance at a local bookstore and literally drew a 20 - mile circle on the map around their appearance location.

Rousseff has not been implicated in any of the scandals, although she may have made one all on her own when she created a cabinet position for Lula da Silva in an effort to shield him from prosecution.