Sentences with phrase «of global skills»

It is an in - depth review of global skills and employment trends, providing useful information about where there are surfeits and deficits of specialist professional skills in particular locations.

AWS head of Architecture Glenn Gore believes Australia's speediness in adopting technology, coupled with the ability to be good at a handful of things instead of great at just one, will see the country thrive in the face of a global skills shortage.

As the superintendent of the Gahanna - Jefferson Public Schools in Gahanna, Ohio, he played a key role in the design of Clark Hall and the implementation of global skills and technology into its curriculum.

Not exact matches

The vibrant global marketplace of today, increasingly driven by daily technological advancements, is constantly forcing marketers and advertisers to evolve their strategies for achieving higher sales, and currently the most valuable skill to possess relates to content marketing.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

During the the fall economic update in November, the Liberals proposed the Global Skills Strategy, promising to fast - track the process of securing work permits and visas for foreign high - skilled individuals.

For example, it is a partner of the conference of the 55 members of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), to share its best practices and communicate its education innovation and skills development needs.

Furthermore, it is important that we not get too distracted by the stimulus debate and work together to promote an agenda for long - term economic growth for the country, which should include reform of a tax system that has grown out of control, finalizing trade agreements, kickstart a lagging regulatory harmonization agenda and ensuring young Canadians have the skills to compete in a global market place.

«Our applicants realize the global energy industry is undergoing profound change and that they need more skills and knowledge to prosper,» says Claire Dixon, Haskayne's director of MBA programs.

While you and I may never face multi-billion global challenges like the leaders of GM (GM) Chrysler or the Fed, we do face our own personal and professional challenges from which we can learn and forge new leadership skills.

Some 94 percent of intrapreneurs think they have the required skills and knowledge to start a firm of their own, and 76 percent say that fear of failure would not prevent them from starting a business, reports the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.

«The changing structure of global finance operations and the changing demands placed on the role will simply necessitate different types of experiences and skills,» said a joint report from the Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

In June the Canadian government implemented a package of immigration reforms, known as the Global Skills Strategy, aimed at fast - tracking visas for skilled foreign workers — some can get processed in as little as two weeks — and providing a concierge service that will walk companies through the process of opening an office on Canadian soil.

A January 2011 global survey of almost 39,600 employers worldwide, conducted by Manpower Inc., found that in Canada, sales rep jobs ranked second on the list of 10 most - difficult positions to fill (top honours went to skilled trades).

In the rampaging, skills - hungry global economy of the 1990s, employee stock options have become the new manna — a widely accepted means of attracting and retaining key workers.

«I am confident he has the skills and experience required to lead the Bank of Canada at a time of global economic uncertainty.»

Out of all the books I have read around entrepreneurship, business, and leadership success, this has hands down had the most impact on the growth of myself, our business, and the development my own leadership skills as our team has grown from a startup to a global company with offices in London, Singapore, and New York.»

«Business schools must equip the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, skills and perspective they need to meet the global economic, environmental, humanitarian and policy challenges of the future.»

Case and point — almost half of the companies surveyed for Workplace Trends» Global Workforce Leadership survey in February and March 2015 said that leadership is the hardest skill to find in employees.

In a global market, if you're already near the top in terms of education and skills, you can command a higher wage.

Though some of these seemingly out - of - left - field questions can be difficult to answer, they «test a job candidate's critical thinking skills, see how they problem solve on the spot, and gauge how they approach difficult situations,» Glassdoor's head of global recruiting and talent acquisition, Susan Underwood, said in a press release.

As our economy becomes increasingly global, competitive, and innovation - based, it follows that knowledge, expertise and 21st century skills will be what Canadians — and Canada — need to achieve the kind of career success and economic prosperity we want.

The MBA Global program focuses on academic theory and research - based learning, while the MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation (MBA MTI) covers management skills while examining complex, technology - related business problems.

It works to strengthen and link institutions of higher learning around the world and strives to build leadership skills so that individuals and organizations are able to address both local and global challenges.

With a skill set that well complements Evernote's current executive suite, Chris will help the company focus on sustaining growth, increasing revenue, and on an overall reimagining of the productivity tools that enhance an increasingly global and mobile modern workforce.

Global network organization Impact Hub is putting on its weekly HubMasters event, allowing people to present their pitch to a group of like - minded strangers and receive instant feedback on delivery, as well as ways to improve communication skills.

«A lot of companies are going global now and they want a person who not only has good business sense, but who is culturally aware, has the language skills, and is able to quickly adapt to whatever is thrown at them and handle it gracefully,» says Fiona Walsh, assistant dean and director of Sauder's Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre.

John Donovan, CEO of AT&T Communications, which is responsible for the bulk of the company's global telecommunications and video services businesses, said the organization is also using far fewer outside contractors when it needs deeper technical skills.

Companies can not afford to miss out on the skills and talent of the whole population if the UK is going to compete in a fast - moving global economy.»

Our goal is to provide a global platform capable of mapping every professional's experience, skills and other relevant professional data to his or her professional graph, including connections with colleagues and business contacts.

Denise Evans, Vice President of Market Development at IBM, applauded Artech during the WBENC Summit & Salute in 2015 and 2016 for leveraging a proven global deployment methodology and comprehensive depth of skill competencies.

Resolving this is of paramount importance, especially for small - and mid-size enterprises which can not afford to hire all the industrial and technical expertise, the managerial, operational and marketing skills, and the market connections to customers necessary for competitiveness in the global market.

The Global Talent Stream is now available to employers in the province of Quebec, allowing them to hire certain skilled foreign workers quickly with a two - week processing time standard for applications.

«By taking charge of their earning power, rather than waiting for governments, financial institutions and employers to «right themselves,» the baby boomer generation now has the power and access to put their skills and abilities on the global market regardless of where they live or work now,» he says.

«Today, you have the power and access to put your skills and abilities on the global market regardless of where you live or work,» he says.

The Department of Commerce is committed to creating the conditions for continued business and job growth by supporting advanced manufacturing, fostering innovation, increasing trade and investment, and equipping our workers with the skills and training needed to succeed in a competitive global economy.»

They are examples of how global outsourcing companies are using temporary visas to bring in foreign workers who do not appear to have exceptional skills — according to interviews with a dozen current or former employees of Toys «R» Us and New York Life — to help ship out jobs, mainly to India.

NRF supports practical, comprehensive immigration reform that addresses the needs of both employers and today's transient workforce, particularly when businesses seek to hire highly skilled workers whose talents are a commodity in the global economy.

His firm helps clients find ways to put their skills, services, products, and career experience on the global market by tapping into the 30 % to 70 % of opportunity most U.S. - only and Canada - only businesses and individuals leave on the table.

The way forward is to increase the volume and quality of our exports and increase the skills and work ethic of our citizens — not to close ourselves off from a leadership role in global trade.

«This harmonization should facilitate the development by manufacturers in both countries of world - class front - line workers with the skills needed able to meet the dual challenges of global economic competitiveness and accelerating technological change.»

Jennifer facilitates the contribution of the Business Council of Australia's CEO members across a policy agenda that includes economic policy and competitiveness; regulation; infrastructure and sustainable growth; labour market, skills and education; engagement with Indigenous Australians, global engagement; healthcare policy; and innovation.

«Fiona's investment and governance skills, combined with her strong understanding of asset owners and global markets gained from experience at Link Administration Holdings and Frontier Advisors, will help us grow our world class capital and risk platforms.»

Canada needs skills of all kinds to remain competitive in the global economy.

Measures such as the Global Skills Strategy (GSS), which introduces a new two - week turnaround time for tech - worker permits, and an ambitious new approach to Work - Integrated - Learning placements, show the Government is listening to the concerns of Canadian CEOs facing talent shortages.

In a report on understanding the disappearance of startups in Canada, the Impact Group points out that from a global perspective, Canada is well stocked in technological know - how and has solid skills and traditions in the research and development (R&D) sector.

«A growing shortage of highly skilled labour is becoming desperate, threatening our ability to keep up in a global, knowledge - based economy... Our Employment Insurance Program perpetuates regional disparity and discourages Canadians from relocating to where work is available.»

The Global Skills Visa Program also allows the spouse and dependents of the applicant to come to Canada.

APF Canada is dedicated to strengthening ties between Canada and Asia with a focus on expanding economic relations through trade, investment and innovation; promoting Canada's expertise in offering solutions to Asia's climate change, energy, food security and natural resource management challenges; building Asia skills and competencies among Canadians, including young Canadians; and, improving Canadians» general understanding of Asia and its growing global influence.

The hope one might have once placed in comparative advantage global capitalism and the internet / cell - phone wiring of all, began to look increasingly hollow, as Walmarts filled with cheap Chinese goods, real jobs went missing, real skills became rare, and the internet became known not so much for an Army of Davids shoring up our common commitment to liberty, but for mobbish comment swarms, porn, The Social Network, diversion all - the - more addictive for being personally tailored (see: the fictional fat - slobs of Wall - E, or the perpetually downward phone - gaze of our «dumb» millennials), and unprecedented possibilities for spying, defamation, and demagogic manipulation for those with access to big data.