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What is the P/E ratio in the share market? How is it calculated? The P/E ratio is an indicator of the stock price to the company’s earnings per share. You can also think of it as how long it will take the company to recoup your investment. Here is how to use the P/E ratio to evaluate the future potential of stocks.
What is the purpose of college? Is it to educate students or to generate profits? In Excellent Sheep, author and former Yale professor William Deresiewicz makes the case that elite U.S. colleges and universities prioritize profits over education. They have prestige, but they don’t provide the high-quality education you’d expect. Keep reading to understand Deresiewicz’s argument.
Are you wondering how to get your point across? Where should your communication skills shine? Whether it’s for public presentations or just a casual conversation, getting your point across can be nerve-wracking if you don’t know how to communicate. Luckily, Joel Schwartzberg’s book Get to the Point! has tips for maximizing your impact in various scenarios. Let’s look at the different scenarios where you need to learn how to get your point across.
What are the biggest ethical issues in information technology right now? What risks do they pose to society? According to author Shoshana Zuboff, Google and other tech giants have been able to mine user data with little regard for ethical data collection. She claims that there are three secret factors that have allowed big tech to carry on this way. Keep reading to find out the three ways information technology companies exploit users, according to Zuboff.
How can employers help with workers going back to the office? What are the best tips for easing the transition? As the pandemic draws to a close, businesses are eager to bring employees back into the office. Most employers recognize, however, that hybrid models are likely here to stay in some capacity. Read on for three practical tips for employers facing a transition period as workers begin going back to the office.
What is surveillance capitalism? What role did Google play in its creation? What are the consequences? According to author Shoshana Zuboff’s explanation of surveillance capitalism, Google’s development of targeted advertising and data predictions played a major role in its creation. Zuboff claims that Google now holds a dangerously powerful position in surveillance capitalism and our rights to privacy. Read on to learn the connection between Google, surveillance capitalism, and advertising, according to Zuboff.
How does hiring bias affect different groups of workers? Why are educated (knowledge) workers experiencing more hiring bias currently? Educated workers have been disproportionately trapped in long-term unemployment because of biases potential employers have. These include age biases or the belief that something must be wrong with someone who’s been out of work for a while. Keep reading to learn why the stigma of hiring bias is disproportionately affecting educated workers.
What are the three principles of rebel leadership? Why should you aim to be a rebel leader? According to Francesca Gino in Rebel Talent, being a rebel leader will help you challenge the status quo. In the process, you’ll influence others to do the same. Continue reading to learn the basics of rebel leadership that you should adopt.
What are the five types of marketing channels? How should you choose one for your products or services? Choosing the right marketing channel is important for the success of your advertising campaign. Marketing guru Jay Conrad Levinson says you can save time, money, and frustration by using his method to choose the best channel for marketing your business. Read on to learn the five types of marketing channels and how to choose the right one, according to Levinson.
How do you begin target market research? Which customer details do experts say matter the most? If you’re just starting your target market research, you might feel overwhelmed with the huge amount of methods and tips available to you. According to marketing guru Jay Conrad Levinson, you can boil down your research to focus on three key customer details, at first. Keep reading to find out the three things you should learn about your target market first, according to Levinson.