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For Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, Champions of Change is a way to carry on the…
RENTON — Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett have different titles now than in their years helping the Seahawks reach heights the franchise never had.Baldwin, then a wide receiver who ended his career as the best in Seahawks…
Earnipay to Expand Business Across Sub-Saharan Africa | The Guardian Nigeria News
…Offer an on-demand salary solution to 1 million employees
An indigenous fintech solutions provider, Earnipay, has unveiled plans to expand its business operations across sub-Saharan Africa, just as the…
Robinson takes the position of Director of Operations at GHC | Company
GRANGEVILLE — Amy Robinson has found her niche."It feels really good," she smiles. "I love working here so…
Socio-economic activities hampered in Lagos, Abuja as fuel shortage hits harder –
Eagle's online correspondent who traveled to different locations in Ifako-Ijaiye local government area observed long queues at different gas stations on Iju Road; College Road; Ijaiye/Isheri road among others.Following the sudden scarcity…
Bisbee Pride celebrates 18th year after COVID-19 hiatus
In one of Arizona's most famous small towns, where cowboys and hippies coexist, official Pride celebrations have returned to Bisbee after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020, the event was held virtually and last year…
RBI focused on inflation once growth and economic activity were at pre-pandemic levels, says guv Das
The Reserve Bank of India acted proactively to deal with the shock of the Covid pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war, and took calibrated measures to ensure that the shock was absorbed without destabilizing growth, said the Governor Shaktikanta…
VIDEO Interview: PagerDuty Enhances Cloud Operations Capabilities at Summit 2022 in Sydney
Natalie Fair, Regional Vice President of PagerDuty, explains how PagerDuty is revolutionizing operations, as the Sydney PagerDuty Summit 2022 showcases incident workflows and expanded automation actions and strengthens PagerDuty's ability…
Global markets tumble ahead of huge week for central banks
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on June 1, 2022.Brendan McDermid | ReutersLONDON — Global stock markets are down sharply after May's US inflation figures rekindled fears that central banks…
Maximum governance happens when people ask the right questions: FM Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that maximum governance is achieved only when people ask the right questions and government can weed out "dead wood and undergrowth".She was speaking during the Ministry of…
Remembering Margaret Alexander: The Mother of Charlotte’s Civil Rights Movement | WFAE 90.7
Margaret Gilreece Alexander, affectionately known as "Mother Margaret", died in her sleep last Friday at the age of 97.Alexander was married to Kelly Alexander Sr., a prominent civil rights advocate…
Asian stocks rise as survey shows revival of Chinese services | Economic news
By JOE McDONALD, AP Business WriterBEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets rose on Monday after Wall Street fell and a survey showed the slowdown in Chinese services activity eased in May as virus checks on Shanghai and other major cities…
Center issues advisory to states and UTs to phase out single-use plastic
The Center has issued an advisory to states and union territories to phase out single-use plastic…
Plunged into crisis, Peru neglects the destruction of Amazon | Economic news
By FABIANO MAISONNAVE, Associated PressRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Peru has entered one of the worst political crises in its history and the protection of its Amazon rainforest is failing, according to a report released today. Peru is home to…
Leeward Renewable Energy Operations Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results Release and June…
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2022--Leeward Renewable Energy…
Mercedes-Benz Appoints Vyankatesh Kulkarni as Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz India announced on Monday that it has appointed Vyankatesh Kulkarni as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2022. Kulkarni will be responsible…
ED makes third arrest in Bengal coal mine money laundering case
The Law Enforcement Directorate on Thursday arrested a Gurupada Maji as part of its investigation into a money laundering case linked to an alleged scam at a coal mine in West…
Economic activity has slowed since Q3FY22: SBI report
The Economic Research Department (ERD) of the State Bank of India has forecast GDP growth of 8.5% for FY22, with growth of 2.7% for the fourth quarter (Jan-March). The ERD, however, believes that the GDP projection for the fourth quarter of…
Ikonisys signs a contract and launches research activities with Politecnico Di Milano, a…
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory news:
Ikonisys SA (Paris:ALIKO) (ISIN Code: FR00140048X2 / Mnemonic: ALIKO), a company specializing in the early and precise detection of cancer with a unique fully automated solution for medical…
Ransomware compels victim to donate financial aid to poor patients in need
A new ransomware has been detected in India that forces victims to donate new clothes to the homeless, feed children at branded pizza places, and provide financial assistance to anyone in need of urgent medical attention but who does…
Major announcement at former Camp Picton site
(Photo: Andrew Clarke / Quinte News)
It was a packed house for the announcement of the renaming and reimagining of Loch Sloy Business Park and Airport in Prince Edward County.
05/20/2022 - PEC…
Richland County Metal Shop Expansion > Columbia Business Report
Metal fabrication and machine shop LaserForm & Machine Inc. is investing $5 million to expand operations in Richland County in a move expected to create 51 jobs.
LaserForm & Machine is adding 20,000 square feet to its…
McDonald’s is selling its Russian operations. His stock barely moves.
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McDonald's is selling its business in Russia.…
Restaurants in the heart of the next Forest Avenue Stroll
STATEN ISLAND, NY — Organizers of the Forest Avenue Spring Stroll will spotlight West Brighton's vibrant food options during an upcoming two-hour tasting event. One ticket gets bodily samples of the neighborhood's restaurant and liquor…
Egypt’s PMI for non-oil activities faces fastest drop in activity in two years – Markets…
This is the second time the PMI has risen in 2022, with the index hitting 48.1 in February.
In its Egypt report, S&P said Egypt's PMI was still below the neutral 50 threshold, indicating a solid deterioration in trading conditions…
Nigerian airlines suspend operations due to rising jet fuel costs
Nigerian airlines will cease operations from Monday until further notice due to the high cost of jet fuel, the Air Operators Association of Nigeria announced on Friday. Domestic flights have been halted since March, with some beginning to…
Morgan Stanley discloses regulators’ request for commercial communications records
Morgan Stanley's logo is seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York, U.S., August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew KellyJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterNEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - Morgan…
Aung San Suu Kyi on trial in new corruption case against ousted Myanmar leader | Burma
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has gone on trial in a new corruption case against her, alleging she received $550,000 in bribes from a construction tycoon.She is charged with two counts under the country's anti-corruption law,…
Delivery startup Avo lays off 500 employees as part of company restructuring
Israeli delivery startup Avo is laying off hundreds of its employees, Calcalist has learned. The company is preparing to lay off about two-thirds of its 750 employees, including 350 in Israel. Avo, which has developed an integrated…
Following the excessive issuance of securities under Barclays Bank PLC’s US shelf and…
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As disclosed in its first quarter 2022 earnings announcement, Barclays has determined that it has issued securities in excess of the amount recorded under Barclays Bank PLC's pending U.S. registration…
Kubota Machine Adventures launching this summer at Crayola Experience
This summer, kids will have the chance to explore creative machine play when Crayola Experience joins Kubota Tractor Corporation in a takeover event at the Easton attraction.Kubota Machine Adventures will take place at all five national…
Construction sector rebounds on increased economic activity
Qatar's construction sector recorded healthy growth in the first quarter of this year as the economy prepares to host this year's biggest sporting event. The country recorded the issuance of 2,444 construction permits during the first…
The best fitness bands to monitor your activities
Modern problems require modern solutions, and if your lifestyle requires you to change your fitness habits, it's a good idea to invest in a fitness tracker or smartwatch with all the high-end features. . Smartwatches can be used as an…
Karachi Port Activities – Markets
KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 115,354 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,011 tonnes of imported cargo and 27,343 tonnes of exported cargo in the last 24 hours ending at 07:00.
The total import cargo of 88,011 includes 51,190 tonnes of…
Impact of Intelligent Automation on Modern Workplaces
Intelligent automation is transforming modern workplaces in more ways than oneThese last months disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic have seen an evolution of workspaces. It has moved from physical offices to personal spaces. We have all…
Mariners president of business operations Catie Griggs named to Sports Business Journal’s…
Catie Griggs, president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners, has been named to Sports Business Journal's Forty under 40 Class of 2022.
The annual prize recognizes "the best young talent" in the world of sport. Out of 400…
Celebrating Positive Economic Activity – Flagstaff Business News
Celebrate Economic Development Week 2022 with us from May 9-13! Economic Development Week 2022 is upon us! The week of May 9-13 is a time to celebrate the efforts of many community members and partners who work to improve the economic…
Thai industries confidence at 2-year high as activity recovers
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai industries sentiment in March hit a 25-month high, buoyed by a pick-up in economic activity as COVID-19-related restrictions eased, an industry group said on Thursday (April 7). ).
The Federation of Thai Industries…
World of Tanks developer Wargaming to cease trading in Russia and Belarus amid ongoing invasion of…
World of Tanks developer Wargaming has announced that it will no longer operate in Russia or Belarus amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Source: World of Warships (2015), Wargaming
RELATED: Games Workshop and Warhammer halt sales in…
Infosys to close operations in Russia: report
Indian software major Infosys is closing its operations in Russia, according to reports. The move comes days after the son-in-law of company co-founder NR Narayan Murthy, Rishi Sunak, who is the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, was…
Citi is the next international bank to reduce its operations in India
Citi joins list of foreign banks cutting operations in IndiaNew Delhi/Mumbai: Major US bank Citi has joined a long list of foreign banks that have either left or reduced their business presence in India with the sale of its…
E-commerce unit Sea Shopee to close operations in India
SINGAPORE, March 28 (Reuters) - E-commerce and gaming company Sea Ltd (SE.N) said on Monday it was pulling out of the Indian retail market just months after starting operations there, the second setback this month in a campaign of overseas…
Ukraine war: more than 400 companies have ceased their activities in Russia after the American…
More than 400 companies have ceased doing business in Russia, following harsh US sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine, the founder of a US-based software…
Analysis of the Operations Consulting Services Market to Drive Growth: 2022, Regional Trends,…
Global "Operations Advisory Services Market » Size, Trends, Growth, Competitive Landscape and Key Regional Analysis to 2028” offers extensive insights and understanding of the Operations Consulting Services market. The research study on…
Fabric Producer Establishing Operations in Orangeburg County > Columbia Business Report
A global producer of nonwoven fabrics is investing $17.6 million in new Orangeburg County operations that are expected to create 34 jobs.
Pratrivero USA, based in Greenville, is a division of Pratrivero Nonwovens, headquartered in…
Millions in northeast China placed under COVID-19 control | News on the coronavirus pandemic
The city of Jilin will lock down some 4.5 million people for three days starting Monday to help curb the spread of China's biggest coronavirus outbreak.China has imposed stay-at-home orders on millions more people in the northeast of the…
Letter: We need more economic activity in rural communities – InForum
In December, I graduated from university in an uncertain world. Jobs are available, but mostly in cities and other states. I worry about the future of my hometown and small communities in the Midwest.Going to school in…
Watchman and incumbent: Has the BJP benefited from the growth of economic activities in large parts…
Jewar, near Noida, home to an upcoming airport project, has seen multiple protests in recent years. While some farmers opposed the forced displacement, others were reportedly unhappy with the monetary compensation given in lieu of land…
Hospitality industry: Mumbai hotels file lawsuit against unlicensed restaurants and aggregators
A leading restaurant lobby group in the country has approached the Bombay High Court, seeking its intervention to shut down all unlicensed restaurants in Mumbai until they obtain the necessary licenses.
The Indian Hotel & Restaurant…
jammu: 20,000 capacity accommodation set up for Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu: official
The administration of Jammu and Kashmir is making arrangements to set up accommodation with a capacity of 20,000 people in the Jammu division for the upcoming annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave sanctuary in the southern Himalayas in…
What happened on Day 14 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
KYIV, Ukraine - They met in high school but became friends a few years later after meeting on a dance floor at a Ukrainian nightclub. Married in 2001, they lived in a dormitory community outside Kiev, in an apartment with their two…
Russia proposes to nationalize foreign-owned factories that close
Andrey Turchak, Secretary of the General Council of the United Russia Party, speaks during a news conference in Donetsk, Ukraine February 23, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander ErmoshenkoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…
Sanghvi Brands Board Reviews Business Operations and Growth Strategies
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Expanded capacity for activities and businesses applies starting today, March 1 – Q COSTA RICA
QCOSTARICA – Effective today, March 1, an expansion of business and retail capacity comes into effect, as part of the flexibility measures recently announced by the government.
Sports, cultural, academic and…
Thousands of Indians flown out of Ukraine as part of Operation Ganga: Shringla
Foreign Minister Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Sunday that the Indian government had launched a multi-pronged evacuation plan titled "Operation Ganga" to evacuate Indian…
Cubbon to bolster Elementum operations – The Royal Gazette
Updated: February 25, 2022 4:02 PM
Alaina Cubbon has joined Elementum Bermuda as Vice President, Portfolio Management within the organization's investment team.The alternative investment manager specializing!-->…
ExpressJet Airlines appoints Hiwot Taddesse FAR 119 Chief Operating Officer
RENO, Nev. – ExpressJet Airlines has appointed Hiwot Taddesse as Director of Operations for Federal Aviation Rule (FAR) 119.
Hiwot Taddesse appointed Director of Operations for ExpressJet Airlines' Federal Aviation Rule (FAR) 119
In this…
2 firefighters injured in explosion during illegal pot operation
ANAHEIM, Calif. Two firefighters were injured in an explosion during a fire at an illegal marijuana mining operation hidden away at a commercial building in Southern California, authorities said. The explosion occurred as fire…
ASI probes ‘risks’ of UNESCO-listed Khajuraho temples
Hearing of a complaint from a Maharashtra heritage expert, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is investigating allegations of some reported activities in the vicinity…
How L&D teams can move from activity metrics to business metrics
Learning and development teams benefit from data dashboards.
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Every month or every quarter, and certainly at the end of the year, employees are asked to produce reports that show how their work is going.…
Bridgeport Islanders president of business operations Brent Rossi resigns
After two and a half seasons as president of business operations for the AHL team at Bridgeport, Brent Rossi has stepped down."I decided to move on to the next challenge," Rossi said. “It's been a lot of fun here. We have accomplished a…
Businesses off to a ‘good start’ to 2022, NatWest Business Activity Index reveals
BUSINESS activity in the South-West got off to a "strong" start in 2022, with increases in production and new works.
However, supply and labor shortages led to a sharper rise in backlogs, while costs remained…
Collapse of the Gurugram building: body recovered after 54 hours of operation
After a 54-hour operation, a body was found in the rubble of the collapsed Chintels Paradiso condominium in Sector 109 of Gurugram, officials said on Sunday.
A team from…
Svitla Systems of Marin County prepares for threats to its operations in Ukraine
As tensions mount along the Ukrainian border in the event of a possible Russian invasion, a multinational custom software developer and testing provider based in Marin County and operating in Ukraine is "hoping for the best but…
Events, activities back to full capacity by mid-February
The UAE will gradually remove all restrictions on capacity for activities and events in the UAE.
“In light of the declining infection rate and new stimulus measures, the country is today announcing the lifting of restrictions on events…
Global economic slowdown driven by slump in consumer services business
designer491/iStock via Getty Images PMI data from IHS Markit showed global economic growth was at its lowest in a year and a half in January as the Omicron wave disrupted business activity. Detailed sector data from the PMI reveals how…
budget: massive capital expenditure to attract private investment by creating demand and stimulating…
NEW DELHI: The government's massive capital expenditure program outlined in the 2022 budget will help attract private investment by invigorating economic activities and creating demand, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan has said. Finance…
Port of Karachi and Port Qasim Activities – Markets
KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 176,394 tons of cargo comprising 118,558 tons of imported cargo and 57,836 tons of exported cargo in the last 24 hours ending at 07:00.
The total import cargo of 118,558 includes 49,813 tons of…
Moorehead named Senior Vice President of Operations at Central Valley | Business
Central Valley Builders Supply, one of the top 100 building materials companies in the United States, announced on Monday the appointment of Bryan Moorehead, a 29-year operations and manufacturing veteran, as its new senior vice president.…
Tom Brady defeated Father Time
After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in last year's Super Bowl, Brady's three children and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, found him on the court. As the confetti rained down, Bündchen, who had wanted Brady retired for…
Kennewick School District Leverages PowerSchool Solutions to Streamline District Operations |…
FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 27, 2022--“PowerSchool's Student Information System and the…
Day-to-day operations of the analytics office shown on a site visit
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The Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, Mr. Soomilduth Bholah, today paid a site visit to the Analysis Office, Ken Lee Tower in Port Louis. The purpose of the visit was to present the daily activities…
Live News: Australian Fortescue to buy Williams F1 battery and tech arm for £164m
Customers sit outside a cafe at Bondi Beach in Sydney © Mark Baker/AP
Australia's private sector shrank for the first time in four months as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disrupted…
Malicious CIA Activities in China Revealed
TEHRAN — China has been in the crosshairs of the United States since achieving economic growth rarely seen in modern times, something Washington is working to stop, or at least slow.Just recently, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Omicron weighs heavily on commercial activity
Business activity in December was much weaker than expected, due to staff shortages, supply chain disruptions and weakening consumer confidence following the Omicron variant.Credit reporting agency CreditorWatch now expects business…
US Homebuilder Sentiment Falls; New York State factory activity plummets
Carpenters work on new townhouses that are still under construction as building material supplies are in high demand in Tampa, Florida, U.S., May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio JonesJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…
Delhi gov’t steps up Covid enforcement, 466 teams on the ground | Latest Delhi News
The Delhi government has stepped up a crackdown on violations of proper Covid behavior amid the city's fifth wave of infections, with 466 teams collecting overs ₹1 crore in 11 districts on Saturday alone, data accessed by HT showed.Each…
terry smith: Terry Smith’s tips for choosing great companies and getting high returns
Legendary fund manager Terry Smith says the hardest part of an investment strategy is having the patience to sit back and do nothing when the investment climate isn't conducive to trading.
According to Smith, investors should look to buy a…
Nepal imposes partial lockdown in Kathmandu Valley after surge in Covid cases
Nepal imposed a partial lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday due to the recent increase in coronavirus cases, the health ministry said.
Qualified as a smart lockdown, the Department of Health and Population said under the…
SRTF completes rubble removal project in Aleppo Governorate – Syrian Arab Republic
Turkey - Sunday January 9, 2022 - The SRTF announced the completion and closure of its project: "** Removal of rubble in eight communities of the governorate of Aleppo, Phase 1" **. The project aimed to provide the technical…
New R&D credit documentation requirements clarified
The IRS has provided advice to taxpayers and internally on its new documentation requirements for Sec. 41 Professional tax credit for increasing research activities (the R&D credit).
Guidance for taxpayers comes in the form of…
Added value of economic activities in EU Member States – Products Eurostat News
In 2020, âpublic administration, defense, education, human health and social activitiesâ have become the most important economic activities in the EU. These activities accounted for 19.8% of total…
Civil Activities Market 2022 Global Outlook and Business Scenario – JFE, Evraz, TPCO –…
The most recent Statistical Survey Report on the Civil Activities Market involves a comprehensive assessment of the Civil Activities industry, presenting the variables that will affect the earnings of the business during the course of…
Companies are not meeting Net Zero goals. So here is a lesson that capitalism can learn from…
It may be the season for peace on Earth and the goodwill of all men, but you don't have to search the financial pages very far to find stories of companies doing the exact opposite. NatWest, for example, has just agreed to pay US $ 35…
Remember to report income from stolen goods and illegal activity, according to IRS
At the end of the year, as you clean out drawers and empty wallets of receipts, be sure to report to the IRS any income you have made from drug trafficking, bribes, property. stolen, prostitution or other illegal activities.According to…
Vice President’s Work-Life Balance Push
Vice-President Mr. Venkaiah Naidu stressed the need to maintain work-life balance.Chennai: Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu on Monday stressed the need to maintain work-life balance and gave equal importance to professional…
Indian companies mop up more than cr 9 lakh through equity and debt pathways in 2021
Unless the ever-evolving Omicron situation plays a spoiler, next year should be a lot more robust in terms of fundraising activities and there doesn't appear to be a shortage of funds, the experts said.…
Northern Powerhouse Fund Secures Renowned Investors As It Builds Top Team | Economic news
The university spin-off company chaired by Lord O'Neill, the former treasury minister and Goldman Sachs economist, has won backing from a syndicate of the city's investment giants.Sky News has learned that funds managed by…
Chinese city of Xian restricts movement and activities of residents amid COVID outbreak
The Chinese city of Xian has ordered its 13 million residents to stay at home and urged them not to leave the city unnecessarily as it struggles to contain the increase in COVID-19 cases under the directive of Beijing that the…
‘The timing couldn’t be worse’: impact of latest spike in COVID-19 cases felt…
People line up for a COVID-19 booster shot at a Shoppers Drug Mart on Lemarchant Road in St. John's, NL (Ted Dillon / CBC) A growing number of COVID-19 cases in parts of Newfoundland and Labrador have put the brakes on vacation!-->!-->…
Financial offers received for Pawan Hans: Secretary DIPAM
The government has received an undisclosed number of financial offers for the sale of its stake in Pawan Hans, moving the ailing helicopter operator's divestment process to the final stage.
Tuhin Kant Pandey, Secretary of the Department of…
Stellantis reorganizes its European financing operations via new JVs with banks
A view shows the Stellantis logo at the entrance to the company's factory in Hordain, France on July 7, 2021. REUTERS / Pascal RossignolRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterMILAN, Dec. 17 (Reuters) - Stellantis…
modest rise in retail sales of 0.3% in November, optimism still high | Economic news
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Americans slowed spending from October to November, but continued to shop ahead of the critical holiday season, pushing back prices and shortages.Retail sales rose a modest 0.3%…
MGM sells operations of The Mirage to Hard Rock for over $ 1 billion
The sale is expected to generate $ 815 million in net cash proceeds, MGM said. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2022. âThis announcement marks the culmination of a series of…
Walking from your bed to the home office now counts as a commute in Germany
The German Federal Social Court's decision came after two lower courts disagreed on whether the trip of a few feet referred to as a home-work trip.The man, a regional sales manager working for a company identified only as "R-GmbH" was on…
Data on freight movements more indicate that economic activity is on the move
Freight movements continue to rebound as restrictions on coronaviruses are relaxed across the country.
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The ANZ Bank's monthly Truckometer index shows that heavy traffic movements - a…
Diversity is at the heart of innovation | Business
âInclusion and diversity are extremely important to an organization like ours,â says Rebekah Martin, AstraZeneca (AZ) Senior Vice President for Reward and Inclusion. âMaking sure…
FMCG Distributors Warn Companies Against “Non-Cooperation”, Seek Price Parity
The umbrella organization of consumer goods distributors (FMCG) has written to companies against the price disparity between traditional distributors and other organized business-to-business (B2B), online and offline distribution…