“Want to enjoy life,” “like to learn things,” “look for adventures and like to take risks” – these traits tell the story of how Americans perceive entrepreneurs, as revealed in the 2015 Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report (AGER).
It’s an optimism that permeates the research again this year, with 86 percent of Americans expressing positive attitudes toward entrepreneurship, up a remarkable 24 percent from 2014 and a resounding 11 percent more than the 2015 global average (75 percent). Echoed by their strong desire for “independence from an employer” and “self-fulfillment, possibility to realize own ideas,” at 75 percent and 72 percent respectively, this positivity is indicative of the country’s thriving entrepreneurial spirit.
“The attitude toward entrepreneurship is not only remarkably high but significantly increased from last year when fewer than two-thirds of respondents reported a positive attitude,” notes Dr. David B. Audretsch, professor and director of the Institute for Development Strategies at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. “What’s more, the secondary importance of financial compensation contradicts the most prevalent stereotypes and myths about why people choose entrepreneurship.”
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FedEx, acteur majeur du transport express international, se prépare pour faire face à des volumes record, avec 317 millions d'envois expédiés à travers le monde entre le Black Friday (27 novembre) et la veille de Noël (24 décembre), soit une hausse de 12,4 % par rapport à 2014. FedEx prévoit d'embaucher plus de 55 000 collaborateurs temporaires dans le monde pour faire face au prochain pic saisonnier, notamment des agents de manutention, des conducteurs et d'autres membres du personnel qui soutiendront notre activité.
Avec 16 000 collaborateurs, une flotte de plus de 3 000 véhicules et 39 avions, et un réseau de 327 agences en Europe, FedEx bénéficie d'une présence renforcée sur l’ancien continent. L’entreprise dispose donc de tous les atouts pour prendre en charge les importants volumes attendus sur l'ensemble de la région, à une époque où l'essor de l'e-commerce et les changements dans les habitudes d'achat des consommateurs participent à l'accroissement des envois. Selon E-commerce Europe,1 15 % des habitants de l'Union européenne ont acheté en ligne des biens et/ou des services auprès de vendeurs situés en dehors de leur pays de résidence, soit une hausse de 25 % en glissement annuel.
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Volvo Cars has chosen the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to launch its new signature premium sedan, the S90, underscoring its long term commitment to the U.S. market and providing a clear sign of its confidence in continued sales growth in the coming year.
Volvo sales in the U.S. increased 24.3 per cent in 2015, with an especially strong performance at the end of the year with sales rising 87 per cent in October, 90 per cent in November and 89.9 per cent in December, driven by continued strong sales of the XC60 crossover and the new XC90 SUV.
“There are strong indications that Volvo is back on track in the U.S.,” said Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President of the Americas at Volvo Car Group. “We expect this strong sales momentum to continue in 2016, helped by the new S90.”
The launch of the S90 highlights the ambition of the Swedish car maker, following an $11bn investment and the recent breaking of ground in Charleston, South Carolina, where Volvo Cars will build its first American production facility, employing around 2,000 workers.
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Five international apprentices visited global construction and mining equipment manufacturer XCMG's headquarters in Xuzhou, China for a one-week immersive XCMG Apprentice Program from January 18 to 24.
The program was the company's first time bringing global apprentices to China; five apprentices from the United States, Brazil, Russia, Kenya and Pakistan stood out from a global selection.
The participants came from different backgrounds but shared the same interest towards the construction and machinery industry. In addition to the comprehensive tour led by XCMG employees that included visits to the crane assembly factory and Asia's largest vibration and noise lab, as well as engaging activities like operating excavators, the apprentices also acted as their mentors' assistants, learning about the state-of-the-art technologies in construction machineries through a day's work.
"XCMG has a keen focus on cultivating talents and encouraging communication through educational programs like XCMG Apprentice, which has introduced XCMG's technological and innovational achievements to the international community," said Wang Min, chairman and president of XCMG.
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Five international apprentices visited global construction and mining equipment manufacturer XCMG's headquarters in Xuzhou, China for a one-week immersive XCMG Apprentice Program from January 18 to 24.
The program was the company's first time bringing global apprentices to China; five apprentices from the United States, Brazil, Russia, Kenya and Pakistan stood out from a global selection.
The participants came from different backgrounds but shared the same interest towards the construction and machinery industry. In addition to the comprehensive tour led by XCMG employees that included visits to the crane assembly factory and Asia's largest vibration and noise lab, as well as engaging activities like operating excavators, the apprentices also acted as their mentors' assistants, learning about the state-of-the-art technologies in construction machineries through a day's work.
"XCMG has a keen focus on cultivating talents and encouraging communication through educational programs like XCMG Apprentice, which has introduced XCMG's technological and innovational achievements to the international community," said Wang Min, chairman and president of XCMG.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7764851-xcmg-apprentice-program/
An international survey conducted by GSK and released for World Meningitis Day shows gaps in the knowledge parents feel they have about meningococcal disease and its potential consequences. Almost 7 in 10 parents said they don’t know enough about the different strains of meningococcal disease and the potential damage they can cause. On average, more than half of parents were either unsure or unaware that there are different types of bacteria that cause the disease.
The survey of 5,000 parents in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy and Portugal also shows that out of a list of 14 vaccine-preventable diseases, meningococcal disease is considered by many parents to pose a top three health risk to their children. Fifty-seven percent listed meningococcal disease among the top three health conditions they considered of greatest risk to children followed by Hepatitis B at 34 percent, pneumococcal disease at 27 percent, polio at 25 percent, tetanus at 20 percent and pertussis at 17 percent.
A sudden, potentially life-threatening illness, meningococcal disease kills on average one person every eight minutes worldwide. It typically manifests as bacterial meningitis – an infection of the membrane around the brain and spine; or bacteraemia – a bloodstream infection. The disease progresses rapidly and it can lead to death within 24-48 hours of the first symptoms; globally up to 1 in 10 of those infected may die and in the US about 10-15 percent of people will die.
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A cartoon character from a Buddhist temple in Beijing has been making waves online. But Xian’er the monk is no ordinary two-dimensional comic strip – he’s a walking, talking, 24-inch high robot who can chant, answer questions and interact with his surroundings.
Xian’er the robot monk is not the first high-tech solution to Buddhist teachings from Longquan Temple. The institution is staffed by monks who operate computers and smart phones along with their prayer beads and singing bowls. His creator, Master Xianfan joined the temple after graduating from China’s most prestigious art school – the Central Academy of Fine Arts
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Last weekend, OUE hosted the official grand opening of OUE Skyspace LA. Guests flocked from near and far to be among the first to experience the public debut of California’s tallest open-air observation deck and Skyslide with a slew of celebratory events throughout the weekend.
On Friday, June 24, the ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted local and international VIPs as OUE Skyspace LA opened its doors for the very first time. Speakers included Dr. Stephen Riady, Executive Chairman of OUE and Raymond Chan, Interim Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, an evening of special performances from artists such as Brian McKnight, and more wowed OUE’s guests of honor.
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February 24 -- There are more than one billion cars on the road worldwide today, and only one tenth of one percent of them have a plug. OPEC contends that even in the year 2040, EVs will make up just one percent. But don't be so sure. By 2020, some electric cars and SUVs will be faster, safer, cheaper, and more convenient than their gasoline counterparts. What if people just stop buying oil? In the first episode of our animated series, Sooner Than You Think, Bloomberg's Tom Randall does the math on when oil markets might be headed for the big crash.
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At Entertainment Weekly’s Con-X fan festival at Comic-Con, July 21-24, Schick Hydro is introducing larger-than-life Robot Razor, the superhero razor ready to dive into the fanfare and smooth out the many irritations that often damper fan experiences.
“Up until now, we’ve only seen Robot Razor in digital form in an epic battle against a regular lube strip in a showdown,” said Anastasia Tobias, Schick Hydro Senior Brand Manager, Edgewell Personal Care. “Now, we’re excited to bring his powers to real-life situations for fans at EW’s Con-X -- making Schick Hydro the brand that doesn’t just mean a smooth shave, but a smooth experience.”
In anticipation of the arrival of Robot Razor in San Diego, Schick Hydro is launching their #HydroRescue social campaign a few weeks prior. On July 7, from 9am – 9pm EST, guys are encouraged to tweet some of life’s funniest irritations with #HydroRescue and #Contest for a chance to win the Grand Prize trip to San Diego with a friend, meet actor Zachary Quinto, and enjoy VIP treatment at the Schick Hydro Super Shave Shop and Hydration Station at EW’s Con-X.
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Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and eCornell have launched new on-demand training in service excellence targeting front-line employees. The training consists of eight online lessons, all of which are available 24/7, and is complemented by a Workshop Guide to promote onsite, face-to-face discussion and application of the online lesson concepts. The training explores the foundations of service delivery and empowers employees through practical tools that can be applied to any situation involving internal or external customers.
Service Excellence On-Demand Training provides groups and organizations with a straightforward framework to increase effectiveness for all customer interactions. It provides employees with the skills needed to connect service excellence concepts to the execution of their daily duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Individuals who successfully complete all eight lessons will receive a recognition of their achievement from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.
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Telemundo anunció el estreno de “Guerra de Ídolos”, la primera serie dramática musical de la televisión en español de los E.E.U.U., el 24 de abril a las 8pm/7c. La tan esperada serie dramática que presentará una intensa mezcla de música, acción y romance está protagonizada por un selecto grupo de artistas que actúan, cantan y bailan incluyendo a la talentosa María León y los actores Alberto Guerra, Alejandro de la Madrid, Juan Pablo Medina y Daniel Elbittar, interpretando el personaje de Julio César Solar, un ídolo de la música regional mexicana. La cadena presentó hoy además el segundo tráiler de la innovadora producción el cual se puede bajar AQUÍ. Los televidentes podrán seguir esta producción a través de Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuerradeIdolos/, en Twitter @GuerraIdolosTV, y en Instagram. Para mayor información de prensa, visite nbcumv.com y síganos en Twitter @TLMDPR.
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