Sentences with phrase «of standard business practices»

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

«As part of its standard business practice, id regularly evaluates staffing to ensure it has a workforce that meets the needs of the studio.

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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.

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.

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.

«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.

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.

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.

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.

«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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Center manages the Accelerating Innovation Deployment Demonstration grants, which support States or local agencies in deploying innovations that are unique to their way of doing business; the Advanced Market Readiness grants, which provide funding to move a prototype innovation into a market - ready condition that would then be eligible to be advanced in the biennial list of EDC innovations; and the STIC incentive grants, which provide funding to the STICs to foster a culture for innovation and make innovations standard practice in their State structure.

Our dealership sets the standard high and has become synonymous with the highest ethical business practices resulting in unparalleled levels of customer satisfaction.

Representing every segment of the automotive aftermarket, these industry professionals are dedicated to the advancement of marketing, regulatory and business standards and practices that promote industry growth for all.

Most recently, Del received the Educator of the Year award in 2016 from Think Realty, an honor bestowed on innovators who have proven themselves to be stellar role models and leaders based on their sound business practices, high ethical standards and dedication to moving real estate investing forward as a respected industry niche and avenue for wealth building.

We based our questions on the Better Business Bureau's governance standards and adapted them based on the opinions of various Canadian experts about standard practices in well - run organizations.

These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well - developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards.

This not - for - profit professional association for home inspectors made its first order of business to establish and advocate high standards of practice and a strict code of ethics for the member community.

However, there is currently no uniform accounting standard for gift cards, so the impact of gift card reforms on your businesses may vary depending on your accounting practices.

When it comes to small business, there's a whole heap of licences, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines that might affect your business.

He founded the Washington Home Inspector's Legislative Advisory Group (WHILAG), a coalition of home inspectors from all associations, as well as independents such as himself, that helped get mandatory licensing and education for home inspectors in the state and he currently serves on the state's Home Inspector's Advisory Licensing Board as a member of the education sub-committee and as chairman of the Changing Business Practices Sub-committee which is currently writing uniform standards of practice for inspectors in Washington State.

Since 2013, the subcommittee has orchestrated several successes and positive outcomes, some of which include: • Collaborating with the PIJAC Zoonosis committee to update the Healthy Herp Handling poster promoting healthy reptile and amphibian handling practices; develop the Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for Retailers; draft informative store signage on how to prevent zoonotic diseases; participate in meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions at 2013 National Reptile Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards in Ohio.

The British Standards Institution is a multinational business services provider, whose principal activity is the production of standards to ensure that individual organisations and trade associations meet their needs for standardised specifications, guidelines and codes of practice etc..

Her experience is varied and includes developing and implementing training programs for dog owners and veterinary professionals; working as a research assistant on several canine behavioral genetics projects at the Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry; serving as editor for a scientific working group tasked with establishing consensus - based best practices for the use of canine / handler detection teams and setting standards for their certification; serving as the first editorial assistant for the Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research; co-authoring more than 10 peer - reviewed publications and owning and operating a home - based editing business.

By selecting an ADI Accredited Member program, you can ensure that the program is meeting the highest standards in the assistance dogs industry including standards for the treatment of clients, dogs, training and ethical business practices.

In September, the Veterinary Practice Management Program, which set the standard for business training for veterinary professionals, will begin teaching its 25th cohort of participants.

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

So begin with standard questions like the duration of time he has been in the business and whether he has practice to sell pedigreed Yorkies.

MAVANA is comprised of 22 esteemed equine, mixed animal and companion animal veterinary practices across 11 states who share a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine and business management.