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9 Small Steps That Will Make You Happier, Starting Now

Starting out in rocket science and computer programming, if you would have told me then that there’s a science to happiness I would have laughed. And actually that would have made me a little happier (see #7). Today there’s solid research on techniques that can increase your happiness and fulfillment in life

16 июля 2018 3 мин. 9092

Trump To Europe: Drop Nord Stream Or We Won't Protect You From Russia

President Donald Trump delivered a forceful rebuke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a bilateral breakfast ahead of a NATO summit in Brussels

13 июля 2018 3 мин. 4256

Here's How To Decide Whether Freelancing Is Right For You

Freelancing has its advantages, and it’s especially appealing to corporate employees who feel overworked and underappreciated. When deciding whether to strike out on their own, people tend to focus on the perks, like being their own boss and setting their own rates. What people often underestimate are the challenges, such as chasing down clients who never paid you

12 июля 2018 4 мин. 5396

Five Steps To Build World Class KPIs

«What gets measured gets improved.» We all know this Peter Drucker quote, and many of us readily recognize the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics

11 июля 2018 4 мин. 3768

Trust But Verify: Reference Checks You Skip Are Ones You'll Regret

President Ronald Reagan famously said “trust but verify” during disarmament talks with the Soviet Union. His signature phrase applies just as strongly to hiring people as it does to superpower negotiations

10 июля 2018 4 мин. 4792

Since independence in 1991, UK investment in Kazakhstan totals more than £20 billion

UK Minister for Investment Graham Stuart gave an interview to Forbes.kz

09 июля 2018 3 мин. 4464

A Small Investment By Colgate In Hubble Reveals A Lot About The Future Of Grocery

The Wall Street Journal reported that Colgate is negotiating to make a minority investment in the startup Hubble, an online seller of contact lenses by subscription

05 июля 2018 4 мин. 3787

Does International Cooperation Require Shared Values?

Between escalating trade disputes and the divisions at the G7’s summit this month, the breakdown of global governance has become starkly apparent. The United States can no longer be counted on to uphold, much less enforce, existing rules, and countries more broadly cannot be assumed to agree on, much less adhere to, a common set of norms. Does this mean the rules-based world order is doomed?