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7 Ways to Improve Operations Without Sacrificing Worker Safety

Harvard Business

During my years at OSHA, where I served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor from 2009 through the beginning of 2017, I received several reports of safety system failures at DuPont facilities. The reality is that virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked.

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Leading Management Principles of the World’s Top Shipbuilders

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HHI had delivered more than 2,150 ships to 320 shipowners in 51 countries as of 2017. Credit: HHI’s Integrated Report 2017 According to the HHI Integrated Report 2017 , the shipping industry was severely impacted by the global recession and confronted stagnation. billion in revenue by 2022.

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One Reason Mergers Fail: The Two Cultures Aren’t Compatible

Harvard Business

Amazon’s 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods was met with a lot of fanfare. The two companies may have seen value in capitalizing on each other’s strengths, but they failed to investigate their cultural compatibility beforehand. When tight and loose cultures merge, there is a good chance that they will clash.

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How Netflix’s Content Strategy Is Reshaping Movie Culture

Harvard Business

This is how Blockbuster used to operate, at least when it came to mainstream domestic films. As Netflix and other streaming platforms continue to grow and emphasize exclusive content, we risk losing pieces of our cultural memory — forgetting about some of the classic films that define a generation.

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Health Systems Need to Completely Reassess How They Manage Costs

Harvard Business

hospitals and health systems experienced an average 39% reduction in their operating margins from 2015 to 2017. Cost reduction requires an honest and thorough reassessment of everything the health system does and ultimately, a change in the organization’s operating culture. PM Images/Getty Images.

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Job Hub: Tesla Motors Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

History & Culture. The company now employs more than 6,000 people worldwide, and still operates in 3 countries. A vehicle under $40,000 is expected by 2017. Starbucks Jobs and Culture. The post Job Hub: Tesla Motors Jobs and Culture appeared first on Management Consulted. ” Enjoy! Prepare for interviews.

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How 4 Retailers Became “Best Places to Work”

Harvard Business

HEB, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and QuikTrip all made Glassdoor’s 2017 “Best Places to Work: Employees’ Choice” list , released in early December. But they also score higher on culture. What is it about their cultures that makes them such good places to work?

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