Black History Month 2023: Be Curious, Say Yes And Dare To Take Up Space – Danat Tekie
To celebrate Black History Month we're profiling black leaders using business education to create a positive change for themselves and for the world around them. Danat Tekie is a manager at Deloitte. Here, she shares how being curious, daring and refusing to say no has advanced her career.
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Diversity On Boards Is Sacrificed When Firms Underperform
Underperforming businesses sacrifice the diversity of their boards when faced with fixing underperformance research shows
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Providing a social safety net enables people to better contribute to their jobs and, according to research, to society for a longer period of time
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Are Your Staff Happy At Work? Fulfilment Can Boost Company Performance
Employees who find their work meaningful are more likely to offer constructive and innovative ideas, thereby increasing their work performance and ultimately contributing to organisational effectiveness.