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How to be a boss at giving performance reviews

How to be a boss at giving performance reviews

When you’re a manager, delivering feedback can feel like walking a tightrope. Whether you’re praising an employee’s accomplishments or addressing a shortfall, how you communicate can have a big impact on how your words are…

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Obituary: Tito Mboweni, 1959–2024 – Central Banking

Obituary: Tito Mboweni, 1959–2024 – Central Banking

Tito Mboweni, former governor of the South African Reserve Bank and anti-apartheid campaigner, died on October 12. In a statement, the Sarb said Mboweni had died after a short illness. “Mr Mboweni’s passing is a…

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Oil steadies after sharp fall, Middle East uncertainty persists By Reuters

Oil steadies after sharp fall, Middle East uncertainty persists By Reuters

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday amid uncertainty over what may happen next in the Middle East conflict, after demand concerns knocked the market to its lowest since early…

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Ghana’s informal settlements are not all the same – social networks make a difference in community development

Ghana’s informal settlements are not all the same – social networks make a difference in community development

Informal settlements in Africa are diverse. Across regions and even in the same city, socioeconomic and physical conditions vary. One thing is common though: upgrading them is a challenge. Among the challenges are issues of…

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how a graffitied equation changed mathematical history

how a graffitied equation changed mathematical history

On October 16 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had an epiphany during a walk alongside Dublin’s Royal Canal. He was so excited he took out his penknife and carved his discovery right then…

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ConocoPhillips seeks to keep priority as creditor in Citgo auction By Reuters

ConocoPhillips seeks to keep priority as creditor in Citgo auction By Reuters

HOUSTON (Reuters) – ConocoPhillips (NYSE:) has filed a court motion to preserve the U.S. oil producer’s almost top priority among Citgo Petroleum creditors to cash proceeds from an auction of shares in the parent of…

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Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows

Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows

If you work in digital marketing, you don’t need to be told a picture’s worth a thousand words. More than half of content marketers say images are crucial for achieving their social media goals, and…

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Speakers, vacuums, doorbells and fridges – the government plans to make your ‘smart things’ more secure

Speakers, vacuums, doorbells and fridges – the government plans to make your ‘smart things’ more secure

The Australian government has introduced its first-ever standalone cyber security act. Along with two other cyber security bills, it’s currently being reviewed by a parliamentary committee. Among the act’s many provisions are mandatory “minimum cyber…

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Central banks should collaborate on cross-border CBDCs – Nagel

Central banks should collaborate on cross-border CBDCs – Nagel

Central banks should collaborate on cross-border CBDCs – Nagel – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Bundesbank president talks of “historic opportunity” to improve payments and avoid risk Central bank…

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Oil falls as demand outlook weakens, Iran supply disruption concerns ease By Reuters

Oil falls as demand outlook weakens, Iran supply disruption concerns ease By Reuters

By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slid as much as $3 to a near two-week low during Asian trade on Tuesday on the back of a weaker demand outlook and after a media report…

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