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- European slowdown hurts M&A market in North America
The number of mergers and acquisitions among North American companies fell significantly in May. The reasons include the economic slowdown in Europe, according to a report from Baird & Co. "[S]igns of a broader economic recovery may be needed for M&A performance to strengthen," one analyst wrote. CFO.com
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- Finance sector provides a model for managing new regulations
Companies in a variety of industries report being overwhelmed by new regulations. Executives who are looking for ways to keep up may want to look to the financial sector for inspiration. For example, one financial company is aiming to reduce its risk and improve efficiency by cutting down on technological complexity. Some IT goals include reducing data breaches, automating processes and reporting, and staying abreast of legal changes. Business Finance
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- Employers look inward for new hires
Many companies are ramping up their internal hiring efforts to cut recruitment costs and find better fits for open positions. Recruiters at Cisco Systems, for example, approach "passive" Cisco employees and recruit them much as they would outside hires, says Mark Hamberlin, a Cisco vice president of global staffing. The Wall Street Journal
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- Why good leaders create leaders, not followers
The best bosses bring out the leadership qualities in their workers and develop teams of people with different but complementary leadership styles, Robyn Benincasa writes. That's valuable because some situations call for authoritative or coercive leadership, while others call for emotional sensitivity and a more nurturing approach. "When we share leadership, we're all a heck of a lot smarter, more nimble and more capable in the long run," Benincasa writes. Fast Company online
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David Belmont has been named interim CFO of Orbitz Worldwide. He is the travel company's vice president of financial planning. Bloomberg Businessweek
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- More job seekers go under the laser for tattoo removal
The number of people signing up for tattoo removal has increased by more than 30% over the past year, and many patients say employment is the reason. A survey of human resources professionals found that visible tattoos were among the biggest detriments for job seekers, along with piercings and bad breath. The Huffington Post
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