Sentences with phrase «on opportunity policy»

For example, the Stanford Center on Opportunity Policy in Education reported in 2009 that while research shows that 40 - 100 hours of training in a given area of professional practice is needed to produce solid results, teachers in the United States typically have about eight hours of training on a particular topic.

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Your company's travel policy and the proximity of each team member may dictate the amount of face - to - face opportunities, but go to all reasonable lengths to be in front of each team member on at least a few occasions throughout the year.

Market - watchers will get another opportunity to suss out clues later this week when Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen makes her planned speech at the annual Jackson Hole monetary policy symposium, where this year's theme, appropriately, focuses on the labor market.

Policies on limited vacation time deny companies the opportunity to hire the best of the best.

A middle - class policy agenda that over-focuses on income may miss opportunities to improve the quality of life for middle - class Canadians.

«The big opportunities to improve people's lives will require a different mindset, more perseverance, more partnerships, and more engagement on policy.»

The Trump administration's rigid stance on immigration policy — in particular its tightening of restrictions around H - 1B visas for skilled foreign workers — has created a unique opportunity for countries to lure away top technology talent that would otherwise seek employment in Silicon Valley or elsewhere in the U.S..

«While the ultimate effects on income levels and distribution are not inevitable, they depend substantially on government policies, on the way companies choose to organize work, and on decisions by individuals to invest in learning new skills and seeking new types of work and income opportunities,» the Stanford study noted.

In an uncertain health - care policy environment, a complementary focus on biotech and managed care sectors can help advisors build an exposure covering both defensive and growth opportunities.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

It means «To miss an opportunity to stay silent,» and it comes to mind every time I read reports in which Finance Minister Jim Flaherty opines on the conduct of monetary policy.

-- Review your equal employment opportunity and anti-harassment policies and consider adding a commitment not to discriminate against employees based on sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

They were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote, but they were also protesting the limits and expectations placed on American womanhood, demanding changes to childcare and abortion policies and education and employment opportunities.

Part spokesperson, part negotiator, Ivanka has led the White House's effort to promote the effort, using the small but important piece of tax reform as an opportunity to translate her campaign promises, which centered on helping women and working families, into policy.

«The [U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission] enforces the ADEA and considers the ADEA to prohibit an employer from using neutral employment policies and practices that have a disproportionately negative impact on applicants or employees age 40 or older, if the policies or practices at issue are not based on a reasonable factor other than age,» writes Elliot at VirginiaWorkplaceLaw.com.

As North America's largest steel producer, Nucor has engaged with several administrations to work on policies that help strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector and provide opportunities for American workers.

The maintenance of loose monetary policy in the euro zone could be seen as either positive or negative for gold, depending on whether the metal responds positively to a persistently low opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding metal or more negatively to a weaker euro.

Industry lawyer Brian Abraham says the task force will give the industry and those connected to mining the opportunity to provide direct input on policy and direction to the government.

«Based on opportunities, based on our partners» interest, if we can make a difference we'll try to do that on the policies we care about,» network co-chair Mark Holden said.

«The French should take this opportunity to reflect on their ethnic and religious policies.»

Facebook in recent months has sent representatives to Washington to address issues of foreign interference on Facebook, but this week's hearings will be the company's first opportunity to address privacy policies before lawmakers and Zuckerberg's first appearance before Congress.

Chinese and Canadian officials meeting at a seminar on asset management and economic development in the central and western regions of China, feel that the Chinese government's preferential policies for the introduction of foreign investment in the region, along with an abundance of natural resources and the booming infrastructure development, offer opportunities for economic cooperation between...

AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill is a rare opportunity for AWEA members and others who want to help advance wind energy to participate in advocacy training and then put that training to work to educate legislators and their staff on the wind industry's top policy initiatives at both the state and federal level.

Executives largely viewed the GOP's control of the White House and Congress as a rare opportunity to cash in on a wish list of policy goals that they felt would help their firms and the economy, such as tax cuts and regulatory rollback.

Younger millennials (18 - 24) are more likely to argue that economic opportunities should shape Canada's foreign policy, while older millennials (25 - 34) are more likely to identify opportunities for collaboration on global issues, such as climate change, as shaping our international outreach.

Award recipients are selected based on their impact on the growth of WBEs; creation of policies, procedures or initiatives that increase opportunities for WBEs; and innovative and inspirational leadership on behalf of women business owners and their companies.

Every Republican will see an opportunity to hammer the administration's policies on stimulus and housing.

The liberal media monitoring group Media Matters said Mr. Lehrer had «lost the debate» by missing «repeated opportunities to press Mitt Romney into offering specifics on his policy proposals.»

Now in its third year, The Financial Review's top journalists join over 50 globally - focused chief executives, political leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs and technology experts from Australia and overseas to shed the light on how and why Australian businesses should grab the growth opportunity.

The Roundtables provided opportunities for feedback and discussion with stakeholders in the Asia - Pacific community (Vancouver); the business community (Toronto); and the policy community (Ottawa) on the results of a seven - year policy research program on coordinating trade policy and human rights.

To capitalize on this opportunity, and minimize the impacts, we need a strategic policy response — and quickly.

Canadian cleantech CEOs are committed to supporting the implementation of their recommendations and request the opportunity to provide input on the policies that will shape the future of the sector.

Our Economic Advisory practice offers clients a competitive advantage in identifying market opportunities by providing insight into economic developments and trends, from one of the leading thinkers on the intersection of the economy and public policy.

It was an opportunity for Mr. Xi to present himself as a foil to President Trump, who has rejected globalization and focused on an «America First policy,» targeting China, in particular, with a series of protectionist moves.

By contributing to the strengthening of the international financial architecture and providing opportunities for dialogue on national policies, international co-operation, and international financial institutions, the G - 20 helps to support growth and development across the globe.

«I think from the administration's point of view, this is an opportunity to make a very major pronouncement on its foreign policy and its European policy,» said Alexander Vershbow, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia and a former deputy secretary general of NATO.

Canada has a history of taking far - sighted policy actions to capitalize on the opportunities created by global economic change.

And we offer our support in advancing smart policies to help seize this opportunity — building on the momentum already mounting across the country.

In later life stages, permanent life insurance may offer, depending on the type of policy, the opportunity to accumulate cash value on a tax - deferred accrual basis, money that can be used for diverse needs.

«The next few months will offer many opportunities for us to educate lawmakers on our priorities, such as tax reform and investment in our nation's infrastructure, as well as pro-growth policies that create jobs and reward capital investment,» said Matthew Shay, NRF president and chief executive, in a statement.

Sure enough, demonstrable ongoing market strife has been on full display during 2018 as investors contemplate irresolute forward policy paths and a markedly altered suite of investment opportunities relative to any other moment in the post-crisis era.

He signed an executive order creating a «White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative» that will, among other things, make recommendations on policies that affect faith - based and community programs.

There are highly partisan policy debates in which I have gladly joined on the conservative side — on federal enterprise zones, on a youth opportunity wage, on educational vouchers for low - income students, on stimulating ownership among responsible public - housing tenants, on requiring work from able - bodied welfare recipients, on dealing sternly with those who violently brutalize their neighbors.

St Olave's said: «Following a review of the school's policy on entry to Year 13, the headmaster and governors of St Olave's Grammar School have taken the decision to remove this requirement and we have today written to all parents of pupils affected to explain this and offer them the opportunity to return to the school and continue their studies.

On this question, the bishops have a long - standing and settled conviction — not unrelated to the immigrant history of Catholicism in this country — that a generous immigration policy is good for poor people seeking opportunity, good for America, and good for the Catholic Church.

Angela Glover Blackwell, Appointee for Member, President's Advisory Council on Faith - Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Angela Glover Blackwell is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Policy Link, a nonprofit organization that strives to advance economic and social equity, improving access and opportunity for all low - income people and communities of color, particularly in the areas of health, housing, transportation, education and infrastructure.

But we who are aware of the deep interconnectedness of all things, notice how the true wellbeing of one part of creation supports that of others, and we are led to see how policies that reduce pressure on resources and defend the commons also give opportunities to the poor to survive and even prosper.

«If we are going to make a success of Brexit, and it's perfectly possible to do and in fact we should make a success of it - it gives opportunities as well as challenges - then we need a political leadership that is united in their attitude to the future, even if divided on policy.

The Non-GMO Project is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including gender, race, ethnicity, veteran status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin.

«I guess you could call it a super focus on certain procedures and policies to find areas of opportunities.