Business and Economics

Co-located with the Ideal Home Show, the Eat and Drink Festival 2018 takes place from 17 March to 2 April at Olympia London. Throughout the festival, a host of well-known celebrity chefs take to the Foodie Stage, sharing their latest innovations and favourite ingredients. From one-off dinner party recipes to everyday go-to meals, you can find plenty of inspiration at the Eat and Drink Festival 2018. Also taking to the stage are mixologists and modern cuisine experts, guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. With a number of unique cocktail recipes and advice about the very best beverages to enjoy,…

OVERVIEW Automated features in Outlook include built-in tools like Rules, Alerts, and Quick Steps, and the programmable features like macros and scripts. In this webinar, we’ll deal with each of these segments, illustrating how they can form a full system of automations to get you out of your Inbox, and into the more creative, valuable parts of your job. The sheer volume of messages and information we receive each day is not abating, so we’ll be going hands-on with various features to demonstrate how you can take your hands off the controls and let Outlook do the work for you.…

The only European business-centric GRC community event designed for the full SAP ecosystem. Transform your internal controls & risk management practices to achieve improved visibility & efficiency. Event Format: The event will kick off with three simultaneous half-day, pre-conference workshops. Choose between SAP® GRC Solutions, SAP Solutions and Approach for GDPR or Automated Advanced Continuous Monitoring of your Enterprise. These will give you a unique opportunity to address challenges, discuss them with your peers, and gain valuable guidance from SAP experts. At the conference itself, enjoy SAP executive keynotes to bring you up-to-speed on the latest updates and hear new…

Sessions will cover impairment models and rules, adapting to the expected credit loss model, and managing volatility under IFRS 9. Course Highlights: -Discussion of the impact of regulatory changes under IFRS 9 and modelling it -Consideration of how to evolve your perspective of credit risk -Learn about adapting to the IFRS 9 expected credit loss model -Understand how to manage volatility and credit risk steering -Focus on the challenges relating to data requirements for IFRS 9 -Examination of the business impacts of IFRS 9 -Understand key governance challenges Learning outcomes: -To develop an understanding of IFRS 9 requirements and how…

Course Highlights: -A comprehensive overview of the current status of FRTB regulations and implementation, and an explanation of crossover with various regulations such as MiFID, BCBS 239 & IFRS 9. -A detailed examination of the revised internal model and standardised approaches and what this means for your company now and throughout 2018. -Delve into the P&L attribution test, the lack of clarity and implementation challenges - hear about how to manage the practical implications of the test -Discussion of the modellable and non-modellable risk factors and what the clear boundaries are. -Gain an understanding of FRTB data management and system…

OVERVIEW Listening skills are critical for success in any management or HR job, as well as for any employees who want to be viewed as effective leaders in the workplace. Managers typically spend more time listening than any other workplace behavior, and the same is true for HR professionals. Why is listening so important for managers and HR practitioners? Simply put, because employees want, expect and need to be heard. Regardless of how well you perform the other aspects of your supervisory or HR position, employees aren’t likely to see you as effective if they don't believe that you really…

Join representatives from LPG suppliers, traders, marketing and distribution, governments and regulators at Argus Africa LPG 2018 (Cape Town, 14 - 15 March). Highlights include: - Hear pan-African government representatives from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Zimbabwe as they discuss policy, regulation and new opportunities - Gain crucial business information on cylinder exchange programs, routes of supply, skid plants and automation, local challenges and more. - Two new and highly focused workshops: 1.) Infrastructure and Storage: Learn about new infrastructure and storage facilities, and the opportunities they present to your business 2.) Logistics and Handling: Anticipate the requirements of new…

OVERVIEW There is no “Easy Button” for Talent Acquisition. Anyone who attempts to sell you that there is an easy way to recruit probably should not be trusted. Software companies suggest using their software to post and pray – and candidates magically appear. Has that been your experience? It certainly has not been the candidate experience.ROaR teaches companies the steps that are required to be successful.Not only attracting the top candidates, ROaR teaches the participants how to successfully Onboard and Retain them. The good news is there is a process, if followed, will help companies improve their Talent Acquisition efforts.…

On March 13th and 14th 2018, the Cyber Senate Rail Cyber Security Summit returns to London United Kingdom to address the evolving cyber threats to global rail infrastructure. Advanced digitisation widely deployed to increase enterprise efficiencies, network optimisation, enhanced asset visibility and increased shareholder value, has also created a proliferation of endpoint vulnerabilities throughout a legacy system historically isolated from such threats. From passenger information systems to IT and OT converged architectures and the rapidly advancing deployment of the Internet of Things, the C suite now have a challenge on their hands that may increase profitability but also may prove…

Industry leaders join the Cyber Senate on the 13th and 14th of March 2018 to establish how we may better integrate efforts to secure and strengthen resilience, identify security and resilience priorities and define an approach to managing critical infrastructure risk specific to the Maritime sector. Held as highly informative two-day single-track conference discussion, the Cyber Senate Maritime Cyber Security conference will include multiple panels and Q&A on specific areas of concern relating to supply chain and 3rd party risk, incident response, public and private information sharing, the potential for new regulation, developing security operations centres and intelligence feeds, mission…

The Economist Events’ Lisbon Summit 2018 will bring together government and business leaders, innovators, investors, analysts and academics to examine how innovation can turn the green shoots of Portugal’s economic optimism into sustainable growth. How the recent upturn in Portugal’s economy can be consolidated while embracing disruption to deliver future economic growth. The conference has gathered together top political and business leaders who will provide delegates with key insights into Portugal’s economic and business prospects. The Economist Events’ Lisbon Summit 2018 will bring together a multi-stakeholder audience of senior government officials, board-level decision-makers and international thought leaders for an in-depth…

OVERVIEW Many human resources professionals have had basic training on how domestic violence impacts the workplace, but most do not realize the depth of the problem nor the most effective ways to deal with it. This training covers 10 specific points about employee victims and perpetrators, violence risk, victim perspective, best practice interventions, and the financial damage associated with domestic violence. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Human resources professionals are often charged with handling employee related domestic violence cases, which can be both challenging and dangerous. This training seeks to educate and prepare HR staff to assess and handle domestic violence…

OVERVIEW Many business owners and managers have excellent product ideas that could be very profitable. However, their enterprises are not as successful as they could or should be. This is typically due to their lack of a basic understanding and foundation of the tools and techniques needed to successfully manage a business. This webinar is a summary of simple tools and techniques needed to be successful at managing a business. It also offers helpful hints and bits of wisdom included in thespeaker’s published handbook – Small Business Management Made Simple! This handbook is based on his 30 years of business…

OVERVIEW States are tense. They need more revenue.Millions of dollars of internet sales occur daily without tax. The states want their money. In just 90 minutes, learn the different ways your company triggers nexus on itself and what it must do to comply with state regulations. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Will I owe taxes in more than one state for the same sale? Must I charge tax on my internet sales? Why is my drop shipper charging me tax? Why did I receive a NEXUS Questionnaire and what if I don’t respond to it? Learn the nexus triggers and the…

The TrainHR Course is approved by HRCI and SHRM Recertification Provider. Overview: Virtual team is the new reality of 21st century workplace. Owing to the increasing competition in the marketplace, decentralization and globalization of work processes and advances in information and communication technologies, companies, to remain competitive, require flexibility and agility in their delivery of products and services. Virtual teams play a key role in order to meet these demands. Also these companies are adopting the virtual team approach to reduce their operating costs, encourage knowledge sharing among their employees to promote organizational learning and expand their business hours to…

The TrainHR Course is approved by HRCI and SHRM Recertification Provider. Overview: The concepts of this set of skills have been organized into an Alphabet to encourage the newcomer to remember all the options available when inside the negotiation with an adversary. Here is an over-view of the Negotiation Alphabet: A. A specific goal B. Be open C. Chunk Up D. Dovetail E. Eyeball F. Feelings G. Group H. Hello I. Intent J. Just look K. Kick the habit L. Lots of options M. Metaphor N. Negative Consequences O. Outcome Setting P. Pressures R. Rapport S. Sensory Acuity T. Time…

The asphalt industry continues to be an ever changing market and 2018 is proving to be no different. Asphalt is cheaper to produce, raising demand in regions and setting the stage for a trickledown effect to all aspects of the industry. Refiners are increasing operating rates, running lighter crudes and are faced with upcoming shifts in regulations among other key challenges. With all of these looming questions, how can you best position your organization for success in 2018 and beyond? Prices: Early Registration Rate (Ends February 2nd): USD 1595 Standard Registration Rate (February 3rd-March 11th): USD 1795 Category: Conferences Time:…

Three exciting days of keynotes, panels and workshops. Hear from some of the world's sharpest thinkers as they discuss everything from Brexit, Fintech and the gender pay gap to emotional intelligence. IoD Open House will explore four major themes that are influencing and challenging the business world today. From connectivity in business to inclusivity and global matters, our speakers will also discuss what the future holds, delivering fresh perspectives on a broad range of subjects. Attendees will even enjoy an exclusive chance to unwind and enjoy an evening’s entertainment in this atmospheric venue. URL: Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/189946-1?pid=154 Price Member: Half Day…

Lean Digital Speedway at SXSW: A high-octane mix of coffee, cocktails, and fast-paced talks. Panels: Our series of panels feature globally recognized brands including Revlon, Johnson and Johnson, Pandora, Forbes, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Coca-Cola among many others. Hear from executives at the top of their game discuss the lean mindset for digital delivery, machine learning for exceptional customer experiences, new next-gen tech applications, innovating faster in today’s digital economy and more. Lean Digital Speedway Lounge: Experience the thrill of auto racing in a virtual reality racing game experience, challenge friends and colleagues in a digital slot car race, and enjoy…

The TrainHR Course is approved by HRCI and SHRM Recertification Provider. Overview: Every organization, regardless of its size, needs succession planning. Harvard Business Review stated that the CEO succession process is broken in the U. S. and around the world. This results in poor performance followed by higher turnover and corporate instability. But organizations need to be thinking broader than just CEO succession -they need to dig deeper into the organization when thinking "succession." As labor shortages increase, succession planning and leadership development require strategic initiatives requiring rigorous consideration. Organizations must move away from the "replacement" mindset to measuring success…