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Recent layoff announcements at Big Four accounting, tax, and consulting firms come as the industry faces economic uncertainty and a shrinking talent pool. The accounting profession is at a crossroads as a new class of students graduate. While recent data shows heightened interest in both undergraduate and master's degree programs, the industry faces possible disruptions like workforce reductions and emerging artificial intelligence tools. Deloitte LLP announced in April it would lay off government consulting employees as the Trump administration slashed federal contracts. The firm said in a statement the personnel actions were based on its public-sector clients' "evolving needs," among other factors. PwC LLP plans to cut roughly 1,500 jobs, many in its tax and assurance practices, the firm said last month, after two years of historically low levels of turnover. The firm plans to slow down its campus recruiting and will offer fewer internships for next year. But PwC announced this week it plans to reorganize its US advisory business, doubling the number of divisions from four to eight. The move "is being approached from a position of strength," according to a statement from PwC US advisory leader Tyson Cornell. Peter Demerjian is the director of the school of accountancy at Georgia State University. Namaan Mian is the chief operating officer at Management Consulted, a professional training and coaching organization. Demerjian and Mian spoke with Bloomberg Tax reporter Jorja Siemons about the recent layoffs, the industry's embrace of AI, and potential impacts on the industry's next generation. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

As President of the University of Miami and CEO of UHealth, Joe Echevarria leads more than 20,000 professionals whose focus is transforming lives through education, research, and patient care.A seasoned chief executive, Mr. Echevarria served as the CEO of Deloitte LLP, a global provider of professional services, from 2011 until his retirement in 2014. During his 36-year tenure with the firm, he served in various leadership roles, including Deputy Managing Partner, Southeast Region, Audit Managing Partner, and U.S. Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer. His leadership responsibilities extended to approximately 70,000 professionals in nearly 90 U.S. cities and India, as well as the firm's US-owned consulting businesses in Germany, Mexico, China, and Brazil.Mr. Echevarria has a long history of service to the University of Miami, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1978.  Following his retirement from Deloitte and seven years of service on its Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2019, Echevarria brought his expertise to the University of Miami Health System as a Senior Advisor to former President Julio Frenk, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Interim Chief Executive Officer. He became Chief Executive Officer of UHealth in 2020 and his responsibilities as CEO grew to include the entire University in 2022. On June 12, 2024, the University of Miami Board of Trustees appointed him Acting President of the University.

Crain's Grand Rapids Business Managing Editor Andy Balaskovitz talks with David Parent, Michigan Managing Principal for Deloitte LLP.

Leaders of the House and Senate tax-writing committees unveiled a bipartisan framework this week that pairs business breaks with an expansion of the child tax credit, but a path toward passage remains rocky. Despite having the blessing of Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.), the panels' ranking members aren't yet sold. And while the framework has support from Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), it's not certain whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will back the deal, too. The agreement—paid for by ending the troubled employee retention tax credit program after a public notice—evenly splits roughly $80 billion between the business tax benefits and an enhanced child credit. It also includes the extension of a tax deduction for disaster victims and expansion of a low-income housing tax break for developers. Reporter Chris Cioffi talks through what's in the deal and the political dynamics with Anna Taylor, deputy managing principal of Deloitte LLP's Tax Policy Group in Washington. Taylor spent nearly two decades working on the Hill, leaving her post as Schumer's tax and economic policy principal adviser to join the firm in 2023. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

In this interview, Jaimie Boyd, National Digital Government Leader for Deloitte Canada, discusses a new report highlighting the demand for digital skills today in the workplace. Boyd talks about the difficulties in finding talent, why it's important for companies to adopt new technologies, the challenges and the investment in cyber security. PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – As some organizations begin to reap the benefits of the digital revolution, the disparities that threaten progress have become more apparent for others. A new report by Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre, Digital equity: Empowering all organizations to succeed in the digital era, finds that not all Canadian organizations are equipped to seize the opportunities created by digital technologies. The third and final digital equity report from Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre reveals that small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Indigenous-owned and -led organizations, public sector organizations, and not-for-profit organizations, face disproportionate barriers to digital equity. Existing and emerging digital technologies carry huge potential to benefit Canadian organizations and spur economic growth, but a lack of in-house specialized technology experience to shape digital strategies or guide digital investment decisions, digital skills shortages in the labour market, and a constantly evolving regulatory and cyberthreat environment, interfere with these organizations' ability catch up, keep up or thrive in a digital era. “Our people are the lifeblood of a resilient economy, and we must first identify, then work to eliminate barriers and ensure they have the skills needed for the future,” says Anthony Viel, CEO, Deloitte Canada. “Thriving organizations create the foundation for thriving people, communities, and societies. The current convergence of cutting-edge technologies underpins a future of possibilities, promising enhanced efficiency, growth, and innovation for all Canadians, and organizations of all sizes across the country. If we act now, Canada's future can be bright, with outcomes for government, business, and people.” Deloitte's new report, which is based on original research including a survey of 804 Canadian senior business leaders, examines the ongoing challenges organizations face across three pillars—access, participation, and ecosystem. The report makes practical and actionable recommendations for leaders of organizations and policymakers on how to work together to ensure a more equitable future. Some of the survey findings include: Two-thirds (67%) of survey respondents describe the cost of software licences and subscriptions as somewhat or very challenging, with one in four (25%) describing it as a great challenge. 56 per cent say choosing between competing software vendors or cloud service providers is somewhat or very challenging. A majority (58%) of survey respondents say uncertainty about which technologies would be most beneficial to the organization is somewhat or very challenging. 67 per cent of organizations with over 10 employees say hiring digitally skilled workers is somewhat or very challenging, which rises to 70 per cent for medium (100-499 employees) and large organizations (500 employees or more). 59 per cent of organizations permit employees to use personal mobile devices for work, while almost a third (32%) permit employees to use personal computers or laptops for work – increasing attack surface for cybercriminals. Meanwhile, 20 per cent of Canadian business leaders surveyed say their organization has not invested in any cybersecurity software or applications. “Organizations open to investing in new ways of working, upskilling, and training employees, will be a part of the movement toward an inclusive digital future” says Jaimie Boyd, National Digital Government Leader at Deloitte Canada. “We hope organizational leaders and policymakers can use our recommendations to address the barriers Canadian organizations are facing and pave the way to a more inclusive digital future for individuals and organizations alike—because we're not there yet.” Some of the recommendations from the report include: Connect every organization with the right digital tools By creating a digital investment strategy clearly linking digital investments to business objectives, employers can participate in the digital economy as they see fit. Attending conferences, trade shows, summits, and seminars will help employers address knowledge gaps around digital solutions and keep them on the pulse of what digital tools are available in the marketplace. Participating in peer networks and industry groups, are ways for leaders to learn from one another and share best practices. Ensure organizations have the skills to thrive in the digital economy Organizations, especially smaller ones and non-profits, that are facing challenges finding and retaining digital talent need to think strategically about their talent value proposition and how it can speak better to digital and tech talent – including by being purpose/mission-forward. Employers can leverage massive open online courses (MOOCs) for on-demand learning paired with informal learning experiences (e.g., lunch-and-learns, mentorships, work-shadowing arrangements) to round out a low-cost upskilling program. Participating in industry advisory groups and working with partners to create industry training hubs are ways organizations can catch up, keep up, or thrive in the digital era. Build a secure and inclusive digital ecosystem Government policy decisions that mandate tech-enablement (such as e-invoicing and open banking), can be real force multipliers for digital adoption, and specifically accelerate small business tech adoption. By designating data protection and privacy champions and educating the workforce on data protection and related vendor management practices, employers can ensure the organization is staying abreast of the latest in the regulatory environment. Click here to read the full report. About Deloitte Canada Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients' most complex business challenges. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. Our global Purpose is making an impact that matters. At Deloitte Canada, that translates into building a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. We believe we can achieve this Purpose by living our shared values to lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. To learn more about Deloitte's approximately 330,000 professionals, over 11,000 of whom are part of the Canadian firm, please connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. About The Future of Canada Centre Deloitte Canada's Future of Canada Centre facilitates an exploration of new ideas, viewpoints, and insights about our country's most important national issues, with the aim of helping propel Canada into a new age of growth and competitiveness. It houses a team of Deloitte's most innovative thinkers and experienced leaders, who conduct original research in their respective fields. Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story. #business #CanadasNumberOnePodcastforEntrepreneurs #digital #entrepreneurs# entrepreneurship #smallbusiness

Deloitte released its 2023 consumer products industry outlook, which looks at labor, supply chain, inflation — and how all of the above are affecting consumer perception of retail value. SN sat down with Nick Handrinos, vice chairman and leader of Deloitte LLP's retail and consumer products, to break down the data: what it means, and how retailers should be thinking about and approaching consumers in the year ahead. Take a listen.Have a pitch for the podcast? Contact SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at chloe.riley@informa.com, or reach out and say hi on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening.

Deloitte just released its 2023 consumer outlook, and the report kicks off with a great question: Was this a good year or bad year for the industry? In many ways, it’s been both, depending on how you’re holding the glass, and your definition of full. Inflation has meant high prices, but it’s also meant consumers trading down to private label and a loss of brand loyalty. According to Deloitte’s outlook data: Consumer products executives surveyed also feel conflicted about the year ahead. On the one hand, they are negative about the macro environment, with eight of 10 respondents saying they are neutral or leaning pessimistic about the global economy and geopolitical stability. But when it comes to their own companies? Three in four are optimistic about their company’s performance (74%) and its strategy (80%). Some of the biggest challenges of the past year include labor, supply chain, and inflation, and Deloitte’s report touches on all three. Some 62% of respondents expect that supply chain issues will still be a big challenge in 2023, and last year set the record for higher CPG prices. Where does that leave us for the year ahead? Will consumers continue to pay higher prices? Supermarket News spoke with Nick Handrinos, vice chairman and leader of Deloitte LLP’s retail and consumer products, about what both retail executives (and consumers) expect to see in the year ahead. Take a listen. Have a pitch for the podcast? Contact SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at chloe.riley@informa.com, or reach out and say hi on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening.

Ryan Robinson took an unusual path to the automotive industry, having earned degrees in philosophy, English literature, and classical archaeology from Montreal, Quebec's prestigious Concordia University. However, he's managed to apply the analytical skills from this course of study to a two-plus-decade career working in all points on the automotive value chain. Today, he leads Deloitte LLP's automotive sector department in finding actionable insights and predicting key trends that will affect the industry for years to come.In this episode, Ryan talks with our host Derek D about how the study of archaeology and “learning how to learn” set him up for success in research, how automotive culture was part of his background from the very beginning, and the unforeseen benefits of the semiconductor supply crisis. Plus, he highlights how autonomous vehicle systems have had precedent for longer than we think, concerns about autonomous delivery and freight from a labor standpoint, why consolidation by dealership groups is even reaching across the US-Canada border, and more.Episode Highlights:Why brand loyalty will become increasingly important during the continuing rise of electric vehiclesWho drivers trust the most in their entire automotive experienceThe surprising result Deloitte got when asking consumers how long they'd be willing to wait for delivery of a car with all of the exact features they wantRyan's one piece of advice to dealers: What aspect of business should you double down on?“One of the bigger questions we're contemplating right now… is how much restraint the manufacturers are going to have to not go back to the way things were.” — Ryan Robinson|| Dealer News Today is a DCG Media production

About Today's GuestThe Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA is the U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). He is responsible for preparing America's veterans, service members and their spouses for meaningful careers. In this capacity and in Fiscal Year 2021, over 2,800 DOL Veterans' Employment and Training Service staff, contractors, and grantees served more than 331,000 veterans and military spouses across all Agency programs.Mr. Rodriguez is an executive leader and proud veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. government, corporate sector, and 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. He possesses a comprehensive background in program management, interagency collaboration, and policy development. He also has extensive senior-level experience building and managing multi-million-dollar budgets and large diverse teams while meeting the expectations of the President of the United States and large corporate enterprises. Additionally, he has demonstrated experience with developing and leading large scale international and national programs with a commitment to operational excellence, risk management and quality assurance.Mr. Rodriguez's recent executive experience includes leadership roles within Deloitte LLP's Government and Public Sector practice and BAE Systems, Inc. Government Relations department. He also previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Office of Warrior Care Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense from 2014 through 2017.Mr. Rodriguez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, University College and a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from the George Mason University, School of Public Policy. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Government and Political Science in the University of Maryland, Global Campus.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeDepartment of Labor VETS WebsiteVeterans in PipingHelmets to HardhatsAmerican Job Centers WebsiteOff-Base Transition Training ProgramTransition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses WebsiteRegional Veterans' Employment Coordinator LocatorApprenticeship in the Transportation Industry WebsitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Using the National Labor Exchange to Find Veterans to Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers. You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-HireThis Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

LISTEN NOW!! Amy Chronis is Vice Chair and US Oil, Gas & Chemicals leader, and the managing partner for Deloitte's Houston practice. She has more than 30 years of experience serving public and private enterprises from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on the OG&C, technology, and manufacturing industries. Amy served as Deloitte's US lead relationship partner for one of the world's largest integrated oil and gas companies, as well as other Houston enterprises. Growing up Amy was told, it was going to be hard for her in the corporate world because she looked and sounded like a little girl. This came from a professor, Amy used it as fuel to prove him wrong. Amy talks about what she did to distinguish herself in the boardroom and how difficult conversations with her mentors set her up for success. We discuss the importance of constructive feedback and why as a leader you should be providing it. Amy talks about down cycles in the industry and how they breed opportunity. She shares one of the most difficult chapters in her career and the steps she took to handle her team through the closing of her firm; she was a partner for 19 years. At the time this was the worst thing that ever happened but looking back it was her biggest learning moment, she shares why. We talk about motherhood and how important it is to be nice to yourself. She discusses the importance of bringing your authentic self to work. Amy shares how taking care of yourself first is important when managing stress and mental wellbeing. We dive into the Deloitte Women at Work 2022 report - Amy shares her perspective and what she learned about needing to speak up and advocate for herself. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld. Amelia Dunlop is the Chief Experience Officer for Deloitte Digital and a Principal at Deloitte LLP. Ashley Reichheld is a principal at Deloitte Digital and the creator of the HX TrustID. Together they are the coauthors of the newly released book The Four Factors of Trust: How Organizations Can Earn Lifelong Loyalty. In the conversation, Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld share why trusted companies outperform their peers by up to 400% by impacting their employees, customers, and partners. In addition, Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld share why building trust is the greatest opportunity to create a competitive advantage and how leaders can build greater trust. They also talk about the Four Factors of Trust: Humanity, Capability, Transparency, and Reliability and the importance of each in creating better business outcomes by positively impacting human behavior. Finally, Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld share actionable strategies for leaders to improve trust with their customers, the workforce, and partners.  Connect with Amelia Dunlop and Ashley ReichheldDeloitte Four Factors of Trust Amelia Dunlop on LinkedIn Ashley Reichheld on LinkedIn Four Factors of Trust on Amazon Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/

Maybe It's About Time is the title of a book written by our guest Neil Boss on this edition of Living The Retirement Lifestyle Podcast. Neil is a retired partner of Deloitte LLP one of "The Big Four" Accountancy and Management Consultancy firms in London and we were intrigued to know the story behind his book and whether it was something he had always wanted to do... You'll hear his answer when you tune into our chat because like you, we were intrigued to know why now and why the story line he chose but as you will hear him say "it was always a plan to write a book in his retirement" We'll circle back to that... https://vimeo.com/773253506 The Story Set in the early months of 2020 Maybe It's About Time is a story about the difficulty of changing life for the better. The central characters are Marcus and Claire and how a chance encounter through a mutual friend, Gavin leads to an unlikely friendship all the while the early months of the pandemic were unfolding. We had to ask Neil whether Marcus was actually him but he assures us the character was totally fictional albeit he draws on his experience of what he describes as the egocentric world of professional service. Whilst full of humour, the story ultimately delivers a serious message about remaining true to our personal values and changing lives for the better. We began reading Maybe It's About Time on a transatlantic flight to Salt Lake City just recently. It was a large book to take on board but Susan was quickly engrossed (and the crew were intrigued to know was it a good book lol). I (Chris) get to read it next beacuse that's how we work together lol

Ashley Reichheld, a principal at Deloitte Digital, works with clients across industries to help them to reimagine their brands and experiences. Ashley believes that building trust is the single greatest opportunity to create competitive advantage. She created HX TrustIDTM, a measurement tool for evaluating organizational performance, to help companies measure, predict, and build trust with their customers, workforce, and partners. Ashley has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, AdWeek, and CMSWire.Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer at Deloitte Digital and a Principal at Deloitte LLP, helps organizations solve their toughest problems using human-equity-centered design to build empathy and trust. She is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller, Elevating the Human Experience: Three Paths to Love and Worth at Work (2021). Amelia has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MIT Technology Review, Entrepreneur, Inc. and New York Post. You can connect online at AmeliaDunlop.com.During the interview we discuss…the trust gap – why people who do not fit into a traditional system have less agency to get their needs met and are therefore harder to win overhow your team can build trust internally: set trust ambition, gather data, innovate on actions, scale strategically, and measure the impactproactive transparency – why offering information before it is asked for or expected is crucial in building trustwhy creating a plan for human error will prevent mistakes from derailing the trust you've establishedwhy women trust brands 12% less than men across industrieswhy trust is hard to build and easy to losesustainability and trust – how making and meeting socially responsible commitments nurtures our humanity and shared ability to thrivewhy trust ultimately comes down to just four factors: humanity, capability, transparency, and reliabilityhow organizations can apply them and embody the four factors of trustConnect after the interview…Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyreichheldAmelia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-dunlop-611178Read Ashley and Amelia's book, “The Four Factors of Trust” https://www.amazon.com/Four-Factors-Trust-Organizations-Lifelong/dp/1119855012Claim your free gift!We're giving away a one-year membership to the world's #1 business book summary service for leaders! Our gift will help you stay on top of the latest ideas, decide which books to read next, and engage your teams.To get your gift:Leave a rating or review on your favorite listening channel.Take a screenshot of your review.Share the screenshot on LinkedIn, and mention either “Allison Dunn” or “Deliberate Directions” and the “Deliberate Leaders Podcast”.=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

Our interview guest is Rod Sides, Deloitte Insights Leader and Retail Partner at Deloitte LLP; he discusses specific consumer data from their 37th annual holiday survey and how retailers can capitalize on what is expected to be a big year for gift cards and resale products. In news, Tractor Supply Co. sets a new sales record and closes on a deal with Orscheln that may also benefit a fellow farm and home chain. Additionally, we look ahead to another investment by Simon.

Employers across the country are crafting new policies around remote and hybrid work environments, with some employers even adopting work-from-anywhere policies. What business, legal, and tax considerations should be factored in? Joel Eisenreich, Principal at Deloitte Tax LLP, and Epstein Becker Green attorney Adam Tomiak tell us more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw265. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. As used in this document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte Tax LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of our legal structure. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. The Deloitte US firms do not practice law or provide legal advice. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments.  Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments.  These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Our interview guest is Rod Sides, Deloitte Insights Leader and Retail Partner at Deloitte LLP; he re-joins the show to discuss Deloitte's 2022 Back-to-School survey, interesting findings, and how consumer behavior may be shifting going into the future holiday season. In news, Placer.ai data suggests traffic increases at dollar stores during Q2 but a rough end to the quarter for grocers and superstores, and Walmart revises their profit outlook downward.

The war for talent has become the top business issue and in response, many business leaders are reviewing their overall business model and employee value proposition.  Handling this challenge successfully requires strong leadership from both the executive team and the board.  As custodians of the brand, reputation and organisational culture, the board is key to this process, and boards can therefore be powerful ‘agents of change'.In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, talks with Denis Woulfe MBE. Denis is the Co-Chair on the board of ‘Leaders As Change Agents' (LACA) and a Trustee at The Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), where he also serves as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.  He has served on numerous public interest boards and is a former governor at the University of the West of England.  Until 2017, Denis was a Partner and Vice Chairman of Deloitte LLP, holding many leadership roles with the firm.  His roles included serving as a board member and on the Audit and Risk Committee for 8 years.  In 2018 Denis was awarded an MBE for services to Women and Equality.'Some of the key takeaways of the conversation include:“We're not putting forward a ‘one size fits all' for all businesses.”Denis notes that each business is different in geography, scale, industry, ownership structure etc, so a ‘one size fits all' would be impossible and inappropriate.  He describes LACA's 8 foundational principles, which executive teams and boards may wish to take into account when developing their own plans, appropriate for their individual businesses. Those principles are drawn from best practice research. The first principle is empowerment and choice, and Denis explains this is about giving employees an appropriate voice and enabling them to feel connected to the business, which is key to their commitment and support.  The second principle is to have diversity, equality, and inclusion as a foundation of the workplace culture, so everybody feels both welcome and included. The third principle is growth and development because everybody wishes to progress in their job and be given opportunities to develop their skills and experience.  Fourth is commitment and engagement, gaining the views of employees and engaging them in certain decisions that affect them.Denis goes on to describe participation in decisions as the fifth principle, and an important key to feel involved.  The sixth is work-life balance, which he explains will be different in different organisations, but businesses need to ensure that people's work-life balance is respected.  Seventh is fairness, and Denis promotes this as being for both sides.  The final point he outlines is recognition and reward, not just in terms of pay, but in ensuring employees are recognised and rewarded for the contribution they make.The three top takeaways from our conversation are1.      It has never been more important to try and address these challenges, and this is very firmly a leadership issue, which requires a strong and consistent leadership response2.     Getting this right can be a key source of competitive advantage for individual businesses, and it goes to the heart of the strategy and culture of the business.  Obviously, the board has a pivotal role to play in driving and overseeing this change3.     There is an opportunity for business leaders to influence their broader networks by supporting these principles and encouraging others to do so by being active change agents themselves.

Once parallel, tax and treasury teams now intersect daily. But how do you navigate the changing operational, transactional and legislative landscape? This podcast episode explores lessons learned from 17 jurisdictions around the world.   Host Hannah Boaden, Head, GTS EMEA Liquidity, Bank of America   Co-host Mo Malhotra, Tax Partner, Financing and Treasury, Deloitte LLP

John W. Kett is CEO and President of IAA, Inc., the leading multi-channel vehicle marketplace (NYSE: IAA). John became CEO in May 2014, after serving in a variety of executive roles at IAA for more than fourteen years. In June 2019, he led IAA through the process of becoming an independent public company. In 2019, IAA generated $1.4 billion in revenue and sold more than 2.5 million vehicles through its platform. IAA is a global leader in technology innovation, analytics, and operational execution. Formerly with IAA, John served as senior vice president of planning and business development, CFO, and president. He sits on the national board of directors for SkillsUSA and the Northern Illinois University Board of Executive Advisors. John is also an active member of the Economic Club of Chicago. Prior to IAA, John held senior financial roles at Central Steel and Wire Co., and Safelite Glass Corporation, Newark Electronics, and Deloitte LLP. He received a master's degree from Northwestern University and a B.S. from Northern Illinois University.

David Parent, managing principal for the Deloitte LLP's Michigan practice, talks with Crain's Managing Editor Michael Lee about the future of office work and his own company's big downtown office move.

In recent years business leaders and board rooms across the globe have put sustainability and environmental towards the very top of their priorities.  In response an industry is forming rapidly to service their needs, both in house or as consultants. With generalist and specialist roles evolving all the time to keep up with the growing demand.    Riding on the crest of this sustainability revolution is today's guest - Tara Mikhael.  Tara works covers the sustainability or supply chains at the consulting powerhouse Deloitte, where her works seeks to better understand the root and branch ethics of business operations.   In this fascinating chat we talk about the fledging sustainability and climate change profession, the roles it encompasses and work it's seeking to achieve.  We also discuss her own passions and career to date, and Tara shares her advice for people seeking to better understand or enter the industry.  It's an inspiring, eye-opening and fun podchat. Enjoy. 

Jacques and Jennifer talk about how corruption has taken over national politics, with the open brazenous of politicians misusing and misdirecting funds, and being bought over by big money to further their own ends.   On the whole, ‘plutocracy' would seem to better describe our current system than ‘democracy', meaning government for and by the wealthy.   Sign the 'our democracy' petition:https://www.hrlc.org.au/our-democracy-petitionCharles S. & Williams C. 2022, Keeping Them Honest - the case for a genuine National Integrity Commission and other vital democratic reforms,  Melbourne: Scribe Publishers.Boisvert A. L. Dent P. & Quraishi O. B. 2014, Corruption in Canada: Definitions and Enforcement, Canada, Prepared by Deloitte LLP. Ottawa, ON: Public Safety.  

Kristen B. Sullivan is a partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP and leads Sustainability and ESG Services, working with clients to help address their sustainability and non-financial disclosure strategy needs. Kristen also serves as the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited's Global Audit & Assurance Climate and Sustainability Services Leader and the Integrated Reporting Community of Practice Leader. Kristen brings extensive experience in delivering sustainability risk assessment, governance, strategy alignment, measurement, reporting, and assurance services.   Given the growing market emphasis on the importance of ESG standards and frameworks, Kristen serves as a member of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Community, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Assurance Task Force, the Sustainable Stock Exchange (SSE) Initiative Corporate Working Group, and as Chair of the AICPA Sustainability Task Force. She previously served on the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) Working Group.  Kristen has authored a number of publications around the value of sustainability and ESG disclosure and assurance. She was #10 on the 2020 Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders list. Kristen has more than 25 years of experience with Deloitte, beginning her career in Deloitte's Audit and Advisory Services, working in Deloitte's National Office in several capacities, and working with the deputy CEO of Deloitte LLP focused on regulatory and public policy matters. Kristen is a CPA (CT, MO) and CGMA and earned SASB's Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential. Kristen completed the Berkeley Law Executive Education Certification: ESG: Navigating the Board's Role.  Kristen also serves as a member of the Eureka College Board of Trustees and the Financial Women's Association. Kristen lives in Greenwich, CT, with her three year old daughter. Kristen Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The role of assurance professionals in ESG The future of comparability of data across the industry - a building blocks approach The shift in approach to ESG toward integration Where we are in transformational change in business Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals  Kristen's Final Five Questions Responses What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I love this question. As I reflect on my journey and the fact that I didn't come to this space with an expertise or an ESG education, I always encourage professionals no matter where they are in their career to really look at, in a traditional corporate context as an example, where is that discipline that you align with? For me it was accounting. Whether it's marketing or operations, finance or legal, complementing a traditional discipline within an organization to really bring that depth and a perspective of the way ESG or sustainability overlays to bring a differentiated perspective to that discipline. We've seen that this “ESG expert” doesn't really exist per se, because we know that ESG performance and priority areas are so broad and diverse. So, bringing that perspective to an existing discipline within an organization is that tool, that effective way to help an organization drive integration within all parts of the business.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? The momentum, the energy, the passion that we're seeing by not the usual suspects in the market. For those of us who have been working in this space for a long time, the commitment and energy that we're seeing from within organizations. It's not just the sustainability team; it's the finance teams, operations, the supply chain, the talent teams that are all really engaging and driving this momentum. And then naturally, it's a reflection of where the market is headed more broadly, but I would say very simply that the momentum and the recognition that ESG is not a fading movement; it's really here to stay and it's going to become increasingly central to companies. It's the license to operate and the license to grow. What is one book you'd recommend sustainability professionals read? It's hard to choose, but the first is Accountable: The Rise of Citizen Capitalism. It's a great book that came out not too long ago. Michael O'Leary creates and provides some practical examples of the way that the capital markets are evolving and the way in which ESG is so central to strategy. I've also always been a fan of John Mackey. Conscious Capitalism and Conscious Leadership are two of his books that provide great perspective and examples for those participating in this space at different levels of maturity. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? This will likely come as no surprise. While it's not super sexy, looking to the developments in the whole standards landscape. The largely voluntary standards today - standards and frameworks - there's a tremendous amount of guidance and practical tools that are provided for public use that really help translate these concepts into actionable business priorities, and really help guide companies along this journey toward preparedness for greater scrutiny. The work that that we do is naturally grounded in standards, and the value of a number of these resources is somewhat underplayed given that there's a wealth of accessible information out there. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Deloitte? Visit our website, deloitte.com. We have information about our sustainability ESG services, our thought leadership, and the way in which we engage as a professional services firm. Follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter and search #deloitteESGnow. I'm very active in sharing our thought leadership, our perspectives, and the role that we feel is so critical that we play in contributing to this market momentum and ultimately our public interest role.

Our interview guest is Rod Sides, vice chairman and leader of U.S. retail, wholesale, and distribution for Deloitte LLP. He re-joins the show to discuss Deloitte's recent 2022 Retail Industry Outlook, which covers areas of concern for retailers, anticipated internal investments, and a high-level consumer overview for the year ahead based on a survey of senior retail executives. In news, we look at how a company headed up by former Fresh Thyme executives may be looking to put their spin on Save A Lot in Florida, 2021 online grocery sales movements, and glace at the week to come with Boot Barn and Tractor Supply Company earnings. Deloitte's 2022 Retail Industry Outlook may be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3KzYbW1

Elliott began working at Ernst & Young in 2007 as a US tax specialist in the US Corporate Tax Services department, providing corporate and individual income tax preparation. Previous to joining Ernst & Young, he gained experience in industry working in the accounting department of an Ottawa based engineering company.Ellott is an alumna of the Sprott School of Business from Carleton University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in accounting and corporate finance. While completing his degree, he volunteered his time within various school clubs, in particular the schools finance association as  the treasurer of the department.After leaving Ernst & Young, he spent two years as a tax manager in the U.S. corporate tax department Deloitte LLP., gaining experience dealing with U.S. – Canada cross border transaction for various Ottawa based companies. After leaving the corporate firm life, Elliott has branched out on his own. Connect with Elliott Milek:Website: https://can-ustax.com/Phone: 613-581-2695Email: elliottmilek@can-ustax.com You can purchase Lauren's book “Finding Your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process: An Insightful Guide to Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Business Visas” here- http://bit.ly/silverliningimm Connect with Lauren Cohen:Website: https://ecouncilinc.com/goglobal/Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecouncilincYouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-LaurenesqLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ecouncilincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_cohen_esq/Email: founder@ecouncilglobal.com 

How we are taxed will be crucial to how government pays for net zero. It can use the tax system to incentivise sustainable choices by businesses and consumers as well as disincentivise harmful ones. But government revenues will also fall as people and businesses adapt their behaviour to reduce carbon emissions, with the shift to electric vehicles set to eliminate fuel duties. So what changes are needed to ensure the tax system raises revenue to fund public interventions, redistributes the costs of getting to net zero, and shores up the tax take as fuel duties decline? This event was held after a busy autumn of net zero strategies, a budget and COP26. It asked how the government should adapt the tax system to reach net zero and whether the budget was a missed opportunity, look at the steps being taken in other countries, and set out how to overcome the barriers – political and otherwise – to reform. On our panel to discuss these issues: Rt Hon David Gauke, Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes LLP and former Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray MP, Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change Amanda Tickel, Head of Tax & Trade Policy for Deloitte UK The event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. This event is kindly supported by Deloitte LLP. #IfGnetzero

In this session, Amelia Dunlop, author of Elevating the Human Experience, discusses some of the points in her book about creating a better human experience in the workplace. She also shares best practices and strategies on how companies and leaders can use data to foster a better human understanding for their workforce. Amelia's Book: Elevating the Human Experience: Three Paths to Love and Worth at Work by Amelia Dunlop https://amzn.to/3F2lWn1 Podcast Link: iTunes: http://math.im/jofitunes Youtube: http://math.im/jofyoutube As the Chief Experience Officer at Deloitte Digital and leader of the US Customer Strategy and Applied Design practice for Deloitte LLP, I help companies develop winning strategies that combine innovation, creativity, and digital strategy. I lead a team of exceptional problem solvers who use human-centered design and customer insights strategies to help businesses shift their focus from the customer experience to the human experience. As a result of our work, I was honored to receive Consulting Magazine's 2020 Top Women in Technology Award for Excellence in Innovation. Timelines: 1:02 Amelia's journey. 2:06 A brief on Amelia's career. 3:08 The evolution of the field of human experience. 4:30 The proper use of data. 6:36 Pandemic vis a vis the human experience. 8:29 Organization's dealing with the changing customer experience during the pandemic. 10:13 Examples and best practices of a successful organization managing the pandemic. 12:08 What's an ideal experience run organization. 13:51 Exciting experiments on the human experience are trending today. 16:01 Advice for leaders to create a better human experience. 17:39 Practical steps leaders can take in creating a better human experience. 22:10 On Amelia's book "Elevating the Human Experience." 25:03:00 Three ways to achieve self-worth. 27:00:00 Evaluating the three paths to self-worth. 30:28:00 Challenges to attain self-worth. 33:41:00 Dealing with low self-worth. 35:52:00 The changing perception of self-worth from a cultural point of view. 38:33:00 Steps organizations can take to create an environment of self-worth. 42:15:00 The role of data in creating a human-centric organization. 44:00:00 The role of a leader in creating a human-centric organization. 45:20:00 Connection between self-worth and burnout. 48:15:00 The ideal reader for "Elevating the Human Experience." 49:26:00 Rapid fire. 51:38:00 Amelia's success mantra. 53:00:00 Can curiosity be taught? 55:38:00 Amelia's favorite reads. 59:28:00 Closing remarks. About TAO.ai[Sponsor]: TAO is building the World's largest and AI-powered Skills Universe and Community powering career development platform empowering some of the World's largest communities/organizations. Learn more at https://TAO.ai

Our interview guest is Rod Sides, vice chairman of Deloitte LLP, who joins us to discuss the deeper look at Deloitte's holiday sales projections released this week—subjects include the demographic groups expected to drive spend and the three types of consumers borne out by the data generated by their annual survey. In news, Albertsons displays Q2 sales numbers that are better than expected and provides an update on inflation; additionally, a major grocery retailer launches a new advertising platform.

Rod Sides, Deloitte's Vice Chairman and US Retail & Distribution practice leader, joins us to discuss his firms forecast for robust holiday sales. We delve into the underlying drivers, specific category dynamics, as well as which trends are likely to persist into next year. We also get Rod's perspectives on the impact of government stimulus, an increasingly challenging supply chain, on-going labor shortages and how work from home impacts the apparel market. Lastly we talk about the changing definition of e-commerce and the new (and costly) prominence of convenience in the face of shifting consumer preferences. But first we open up the episode with our quick takes on recent retail news that caught out attention. First up we opine on Stitch Fix's earning report and strategy pivot. Then we jump into further details on Amazon's rumored "department store" plans, followed by the shocking news that physical retail isn't dead after all. Rod SidesVice Chair & US Leader | Retail & Distribution, Deloitte Consulting LLPRod is vice chair, Deloitte LLP, and leads the US Retail & Distribution practice. He is responsible for driving key sector initiatives that include original research, talent development, and strategies that guide retailers as they navigate uncertainty, compete globally, and improve performance and profitability. A principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP, Rod has more than 25 years of experience in store operations, supply chain, procurement, back-office operations, and IT. Steve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn.  Please drop us a rating and review wherever you subscribe to your podcasts and be sure to check out our newish YouTube channel. 

Our interview guest is Rod Sides, vice chairman at Deloitte LLP and their U.S. retail, wholesale, and distribution leader, who joins us to discuss Deloitte's preliminary U.S. holiday forecasts which suggest a big sales jump could be in order. In news, Kroger announces a new convenience-centric partnership with Instacart and provides insight on macro-level grocery trends, we get updated third-party Walmart+ subscription numbers, and Meijer eyes yet another small-format store.

Our interview guest is Rod Sides, vice chairman of Deloitte LLP and their U.S. retail, wholesale, and distribution leader. He rejoins the podcast to discuss their yearly back-to-school and back-to-college surveys and how consumers are choosing where to spend and what to spend on. In news, in a follow-up from last week's show, we touch on Tractor Supply Co.'s latest earnings, a proposed deal involving the Piggly Wiggly banner, and we look ahead to Ulta's partnership with Target slated to launch in the coming days. The Deloitte Back-to-School Survey may be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3eRYRba The Deloitte Back-to-College Survey may be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3hZTIzJ

Disruptive innovation is a term heard around every corner these days. But our default way of thinking about it may have holes in it. In this episode, Michael Raynor discusses a new way of looking at it, in addition to other timely topics.Michael is a Managing Director with Deloitte LLP where he is part of the team working on developing and implementing Deloitte's two-track response to the global climate crisis. The first track focuses on reducing and eventually eliminating the firm's carbon emissions, while the second track comprises a portfolio of efforts designed to mobilize larger ecosystems of organizations—commercial enterprises, NGOs, governments, etc.—to generate an impact on the scale of the problem. His book "The Strategy Paradox" (2007) was named by Strategy + Business as one of its top five picks in strategy, and BusinessWeek named it one of that year's 10 Best Business Books. Michael co-authored The Innovator's Solution with the late Clayton Christensen and collaborated extensively with Christensen over the years. Another of his books, The Innovator's Manifesto, released in 2011, became a Canadian bestseller, which prompted the Financial Times to call Raynor, "one of the most articulate and interesting of…strategists.” In addition to discussing the discussing what people assume wrongly about disruptive innovation, Michael also leads us through understanding his concept of the "Strategy Paradox," and to understand the urgency of climate change and what our role is within this near future.__________________________________________________________________________________________I'm of a mind that although there's obviously an appropriately increasing awareness and concern about the climate crisis, I continue to believe that for the most part, we have really not come to terms with the urgency and severity of the problem face.""So you're disruptive as a consequence of your impact on an industry rather than you are disruptive as a consequence of the way in which you have attempted to have an impact. And that's a critically important distinction because what it means is that disruptive innovations are not necessarily successful."-Michael Raynor__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Michael Raynor + The main idea of today's episode2:00—If you really knew me, you know that...2:38—What is your definition of strategy?3:31—Explaining the concept of tradeoffs6:15—What got you interested in strategy?9:07—What are you most known for?9:50—What are the most important things strategists should know about your work?12:50—How should the climate question be incorporated into strategy?16:28—Are we past the point of remedying the global climate change crisis?17:43—What can a company do to start engaging productively in whatever ecosystem they're in to this common cause?20:00—Concluding remarks__________________________________________________________________________________________Resources Mentioned: The Innovator's Manifesto - Michael Raynor

Disruptive innovation is a term heard around every corner these days. But our default way of thinking about it may have holes in it. In this episode, Michael Raynor discusses a new way of looking at it, in addition to other timely topics.Michael is a Managing Director with Deloitte LLP where he is part of the team working on developing and implementing Deloitte's two-track response to the global climate crisis. The first track focuses on reducing and eventually eliminating the firm's carbon emissions, while the second track comprises a portfolio of efforts designed to mobilize larger ecosystems of organizations—commercial enterprises, NGOs, governments, etc.—to generate an impact on the scale of the problem. His book "The Strategy Paradox" (2007) was named by Strategy + Business as one of its top five picks in strategy, and BusinessWeek named it one of that year's 10 Best Business Books. Michael co-authored The Innovator's Solution with the late Clayton Christensen and collaborated extensively with Christensen over the years. Another of his books, The Innovator's Manifesto, released in 2011, became a Canadian bestseller, which prompted the Financial Times to call Raynor, "one of the most articulate and interesting of…strategists.” In addition to discussing the discussing what people assume wrongly about disruptive innovation, Michael also leads us through understanding his concept of the "Strategy Paradox," and to understand the urgency of climate change and what our role is within this near future.__________________________________________________________________________________________I'm of a mind that although there's obviously an appropriately increasing awareness and concern about the climate crisis, I continue to believe that for the most part, we have really not come to terms with the urgency and severity of the problem face.""So you're disruptive as a consequence of your impact on an industry rather than you are disruptive as a consequence of the way in which you have attempted to have an impact. And that's a critically important distinction because what it means is that disruptive innovations are not necessarily successful."-Michael Raynor__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Michael Raynor + The main idea of today's episode2:00—If you really knew me, you know that...2:38—What is your definition of strategy?3:31—Explaining the concept of tradeoffs6:15—What got you interested in strategy?9:07—What are you most known for?9:50—What are the most important things strategists should know about your work?12:50—How should the climate question be incorporated into strategy?16:28—Are we past the point of remedying the global climate change crisis?17:43—What can a company do to start engaging productively in whatever ecosystem they're in to this common cause?20:00—Concluding remarks__________________________________________________________________________________________Resources Mentioned: The Innovator's Manifesto - Michael Raynor

Our interview guest is Anthony Waelter, vice chairman at Deloitte LLP and Deloitte's U.S. consumer industry leader, who joins us to discuss their most recent Global State of the Consumer Tracker data. Specifically, we talk with him about consumer anxiety levels (and risk tolerance) as well as why consumers might buy more—or less—online post-pandemic. In news, we get a rare update from Meijer regarding sales trends in the past year, and we note sad news by way of BJ's Wholesale Club.

Sometimes leadership isn’t about being a visionary. Sometimes leadership is about assembling a team of experts and breaking down the barriers to their success. This is the belief of John Kett, CEO and President of IAA. John joined Patrick on this week’s episode of Innovation and the Digital Enterprise for a discussion about the future of the car sales industry, John’s philosophy of leadership, and why he believes reading about historical and political figures can help you become a better leader. Take a listen to the episode. (01:47) - Driving business forward at IAA (02:57) - Leveraging technology (06:04) - Footprint in emerging markets (10:27) - Specialty vehicles (11:28) -https://www.iaai.com/marketing/auctionnow ( AuctionNow) (14:31) - De-risk the transaction (16:37) - Who are the buyers? (18:29) - Increasing miles driven (21:19) - Setting a vision (22:42) - Unique data set (25:08) - Electrification (28:16) -https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/ ( The Advantage) (30:22) -https://www.amazon.com/American-Icon-Mulally-Fight-Company/dp/0307886050/ ( American Icon) https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kett-2753097/ (John W. Kett) is CEO and president of https://www.iaai.com/ (IAA, Inc.), the leading multi-channel vehicle marketplace (NYSE: IAA). John became CEO in May 2014, after serving in a variety of executive roles at IAA for nearly 20 years. In June 2019, he led IAA through the process of becoming an independent public company reaching over $1.3 billion in annual revenue and selling more than 2.5 million vehicles. IAA is a global leader in technology innovation, analytics and operational execution. Formerly with IAA, John served as senior vice president of planning and business development, CFO and president. He sits on the national board of directors for SkillsUSA and the Northern Illinois University Board of Executive Advisors. John is also an active member of the Economic Club of Chicago, Alliance of Chief Executives, and in 2020 became a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development (CED). Prior to IAA, John held senior financial roles at Central Steel and Wire Co., and Safelite Glass Corporation, Newark Electronics and Deloitte LLP. He received a master’s degree from Northwestern University and a B.S. from Northern Illinois University. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Innovation and the Digital Enterprise in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-and-the-digital-enterprise/id1451753709?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2lubm92YXRpb24tYW5kLXRoZS1kaWdpdGFsLWVudGVycHJpc2U%3D (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/3fOSh73F3sjyK7TIMFSOc1?si=uRAeLNvjQjmbnFjzWIvMlg (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-and-the-digital-enterprise/id1451753709?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

Tax touches on almost every area of our lives. It is vital for raising revenues to pay for public services and benefits. Incentives in the tax system also influence behaviour – sometimes deliberately, sometimes as a result of poor policy design, other times as an unavoidable side effect.As the threat of Covid wanes and as the UK establishes its economic direction outside the EU, the government will face important questions about the future of the tax system – including how to ensure it raises the necessary revenues as well as providing the right incentives. But tax is a particularly contentious area of policy where many previous governments have struggled to make progress.This event brought together former chancellors to discuss their experiences of tax policy making, the problems they faced and how they made progressOur panelThe Rt Hon. the Lord Lamont of Lerwick, former Chancellor of the Exchequer (1990–93)The Rt Hon. the Lord Darling of Roulanish, former Chancellor of the Exchequer (2007–10)The Rt Hon. George Osborne CH, former Chancellor of the Exchequer (2010–16)The event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government, with an introduction by Matt Ellis, Managing Partner for Tax at Deloitte UK.This event was kindly supported by Deloitte LLP.#IfGChancellor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tax touches on almost every area of our lives. It is vital for raising revenues to pay for public services and benefits. Incentives in the tax system also influence behaviour – sometimes deliberately, sometimes as a result of poor policy design, other times as an unavoidable side effect. As the threat of Covid wanes and as the UK establishes its economic direction outside the EU, the government will face important questions about the future of the tax system – including how to ensure it raises the necessary revenues as well as providing the right incentives. But tax is a particularly contentious area of policy where many previous governments have struggled to make progress. This event brought together former chancellors to discuss their experiences of tax policy making, the problems they faced and how they made progress. Our panel The Rt Hon. the Lord Lamont of Lerwick, former Chancellor of the Exchequer (1990–93) The Rt Hon. the Lord Darling of Roulanish, former Chancellor of the Exchequer (2007–10) The Rt Hon. George Osborne CH, former Chancellor of the Exchequer (2010–16) The event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government, with an introduction by Matt Ellis, Managing Partner for Tax at Deloitte UK. This event was kindly supported by Deloitte LLP.

World Cup champion Tierna Davidson joins a group of exemplary women across the sporting and corporate landscape to discuss social justice, allyship, activism, how the current climate has impacted their roles, and how to break down barriers. U.S. Soccer's Nicole Idowu hosts the panel discussion that features Danita Johnson – President of Business Operations, D.C. United, Shizuka Suzuki – AVP, Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing, AT&T, Terri Cooper – Vice Chair of External Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Deloitte LLP, and Zaileen Janmohamed – Head of Partnership Development & Innovation, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties.

In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast, our special guest is Damali Peterman, Esq., Founder, CEO and Chief Conflict Resolver of Breakthrough ADR LLC. Damali gives tips on negotiating a higher salary at work, plus we discuss conflict resolution and the recent riots in Washington D.C. Damali has extensive experience in corporate law, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. She is a highly sought after mediator and trainer for Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits and small businesses. Some notable clients include Google Cloud, Mastercard, District of Columbia Housing Authority, New York Police Department, New York Department of Education, CAMBA, New York Peace Institute, Hitotsubashi University, and Howard University School of Law. Prior to starting BREAKTHROUGHADR, Damali was Assistant General Counsel at Deloitte LLP in the Engagements group and a senior corporate associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. At Weil, Damali was based in New York but also spent time working in Weil's Washington, D.C., Dallas, London and Shanghai offices. While employed by Weil, Damali completed a four-month secondment at Lawyer's Alliance for New York, the state's leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. Damali represents and advises businesses (large and small) and individuals in corporate and commercial matters. She has represented and advised some of the world's largest companies in high-profile corporate matters. She routinely negotiates with General Counsel and other senior executives on behalf of her clients and delivers effective and innovative solutions. Damali approaches her clients' issues from a holistic viewpoint and endeavors to both understand and solve the specific matter at hand, as well as advance the overall business goals of her clients. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keisha-blair/support

On this week's show we're joined by Narbé Alexandrian, President and CEO at Canopy Rivers - Canadian venture capitalist firm specialising in Cannabis.In our latest episode we explore how Canopy Rivers' potential investments are evaluated, the globalisation of cannabis, and how important it is for companies to adapt and pivot around regulatory reform.→ View full show notes and summary here: https://www.cannabis-conversation.com/blogs/episode99About Narbé Narbé Alexandrian is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Rivers, a venture capital firm  specialising in cannabis. Prior to joining Canopy Rivers, Narbé was a Senior Associate at OMERS Ventures,  one of the most prominent technology venture capital funds in Canada. During his tenure, Narbé helped  fundraise for two funds ($520M of capital), sourced and lead multiple debt/equity financings, and acted as a  Board Observer for a number of portfolio companies. Prior to OMERS Ventures, Narbé was a Senior Strategy  Manager in TELUS' Internet of Things (IoT) group where he helped launch operational go-to-market strategies  to TELUS' executive leadership team. He has also held roles at Firmex Inc., a leading virtual data room company  based in Toronto, and Deloitte LLP, where he held roles in Financial Advisory and Consulting (fka Monitor Deloitte). Quotables‘Vertical integration doesn't work unless the government forces you to do it' 19:10ResourcesFollow Narbé on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narbe-alexandrian-a0168a4/Follow Canopy Rivers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canopyriversinc/?originalSubdomain=caVisit Canopy Rivers Website: https://www.canopyrivers.com/

“With any elite player, we see discipline, clarity and focus...specifically, what is the win? Then, there is a persistence, an energy, and a discipline with absolute accountability!" Today's episode features an interview with Holly Green, who uses brain science to coach executives in some of the world's best companies to be more effective. An experienced business leader and behavioral scientist, Holly's superpower is recognizing elite performers' patterns (habits) and then dissecting, translating, and applying them within the corporate arena. "Elite performers are playing to win, whereas most people are just going through their days, trying not to lose. There is a very big gap between those two things," Green explains. Holly has worked with elite performers including the United States Navy SEALs, Top Gun fighter pilots, Olympic athletes, senior NFL referees, the FBI Leadership Academy, and two United States presidents. In this interview, Martin and Holly review the key distinctions that drive elite performance, including top performers' norms/standards (StandardsLINK), their level of clarity (CLARITY!, What do you want? individual and collective goals, and how to remain accountable (Do Not Pass Go! & Habit Tracking is for Humans) daily. More background about Holly: Holly is the former president of The Ken Blanchard Company and co-founder of a biotech firm. She worked in senior leadership roles with global giants, including The Coca Cola Company, Dell Computer, Deloitte LLP, and Bass Hotels and Resorts. Holly serves on the Board of Advisors for the Global Innovation Institute and provides strategic advice and guidance to numerous 501(c)3 organizations Enjoy the episode! How are you going to improve your results in 2021? Visit: https://thehabitfactor.com/challenge TEXT your toughest #habits and #goals questions and be eligible for giveaways each week! 619-547-1915 *** New listeners: By texting the word "HABITS" to the mobile phone number "33444" you will instantly receive your "hack"/habit tracker/habit development template, or you can download it here: thehabitfactor.com/templates. Feel free to share the episode and leave a review on iTunes!  Recommended in this episode-->> Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh ***** Subscribe iTunes here! Subscribe: Android | RSS ***** TOOLS/BOOKS WE RECOMMEND: Bucket List PRO (iOS app) iTunes Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh The 3 C's of SucCcess (Mitch W. Steel) The Psychology of Achievement (Brian Tracy) The Power of Positive Thinking (Norman Vincent Peale) The Magic of Thinking BIG! (David Schwartz) Think & Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill) The Success Principles (Jack Canfield) Getting Things Done! (Allen's Great Book!) TRELLO! **HABIT FACTOR RESOURCES!!** The New HabitXP Planner! (FREE! The Habit Factor's Tracking Template) The Habit Factor® (website: BLOG, tips, tools and other resources) The Habit Factor® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Pressure Paradox® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Habit Factor app (iOS, Android) The Pressure Paradox™ **WEBINARS** Get Unstuck Course  Habit Mastery: (FREE) Learn the process to Master Habit, Enhance Discipline and Strengthen Willpower: The 28 Day Breakthrough!

Narbé Alexandrian is the President and CEO of Canopy Rivers, a venture capital firm in Canada specializing in cannabis. In this episode, Narbé walks us through building capital for sustainable cannabis business and the state of the Canadian cannabis market. [00:01 – 17:52] Canopy Rivers’ Background and the Canadian Cannabis Market[17:53 – 25:09] The Different Cannabinoids and the Vital Role of Research for the Industry[25:10 – 32:20] Medicinal and Recreational Use, and Vertical Integration in the Industry[32:21 – 37:08] Accessibility of Licenses in the Canadian Cannabis Market[37:09 – 43:12] The Canopy Rivers and Canopy Growth News[43:13 – 50:36] Final Thoughts and Call to Action Narbé Alexandrian is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Rivers, a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis. Prior to joining Canopy Rivers, Narbé was a Senior Associate at OMERS Ventures, one of the most prominent technology venture capital funds in Canada. During his tenure, Narbé helped fundraise for two funds ($520M of capital), sourced and lead multiple debt/equity financings, and acted as a Board Observer for a number of portfolio companies. Prior to OMERS Ventures, Narbé was a Senior Strategy Manager in TELUS’ Internet of Things (IoT) group where he helped launch operational go-to-market strategies to TELUS’ executive leadership team. He has also held roles at Firmex Inc., a leading virtual data room company based in Toronto, and Deloitte LLP, where he held roles in Financial Advisory and Consulting (fka Monitor Deloitte). Follow Narbé on Twitter @narbe87 and Canopy Rivers on Instagram @canopyriversinc. You can also visit their website.Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabiTweetable Quotes:“If you’re a business in the US in a limited license state and you got your license, and you’re operating. At the back of your mind, you need to understand that in the long-term, your license doesn’t mean sh*t.” – Narbé Alexandrian“The difference between strong CPG brands and weak CPG brands really comes down to how management of the company understands the consumer.” – Narbé Alexandrian Resources Mentioned:Canopy Rivers and Canopy Growth cuts their ties SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needs!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. You can listen to my podcast on

My guest today has a staggering 11 World and European Championship medals, she’s a 2 times Olympian, an MBE, an Executive Coach and an Entrepreneur. She is a woman who persevered and succeeded despite the odds, who achieved when others said she couldn’t. When she talks to us today about overcoming adversity, leadership and high performance, she’s doing it from personal experience. She draws on the lessons she has learnt along her journey as an Olympian, world champion and expert in the field of resilience and leadership and is on a mission to infuse the business world with the secrets of sporting success. Please welcome my guest this week – Marathon Kayaker Anna Hemmings MBE Bio Anna Hemmings is Britain’s most successful female marathon kayaker with a staggering eleven World and European Championship medals, 9 of them gold.  By the age of 24 she had been World Champion 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games.  In 2010 she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. Anna achieved this success against all the odds. She was told by the British head coach that she was not big enough or strong enough to be a great kayaker. She proved him wrong. At the peak of her career, Anna was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was told by medical experts she might never race again.  She battled her way to full recovery and went on to win a further 3 world titles and compete at her second Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. Anna has become an expert in the field of resilience and high performance. She is now an Executive coach and founded Beyond the Barriers high performance training consultancy and works globally with leaders and teams giving them practical tools and strategies to enable them to thrive under pressure, build resilience, be mentally tough in challenging environments and deliver world class performance. Anna’s unique combination of experience in elite sport combined with 12 years leading a successful business and working alongside senior leaders, gives her a broad understanding of the challenges that leaders and teams face and how to overcome them to deliver outstanding results.  Whether its building confidence, engaging teams or developing resilient leaders, she is passionate about helping others succeed at the highest level. Her most popular speeches are: ‘Staying Ahead of the Game – the Resilient Leader’s toolkit’, ‘Winning against all odds’ and ‘Getting the Competitive Edge’. Anna’s speeches and masterclasses have been enjoyed and valued by senior leaders through to middle managers across different industries from banking and telecoms, to healthcare and retail. These global brands have trusted Anna to inspire their people to achieve more: IBM, Unilever, Vodafone, Balfour Beatty, UCB Pharmaceuticals, British Airways, Deloitte LLP, RBS and many more. Key insights from Anna’s engaging and thought-provoking speeches are brought to life through entertaining anecdotes from her journey in sport and business. She has a proven track record as an accomplished, inspiring and humble speaker. She makes sure that she has a clear understanding of the audience, the company and their industry; ensuring that each presentation is relevant and designed specifically for the client. Anna’s sporting achievements were recognised at the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year Awards, where she won the 2005 Champions Award and then again in 2007 when she was voted BBC London Sports Personality of the Year. Anna Hemmings will support you on your journey to high performance with speeches, masterclasses and 1:1 coaching.  Recorded on: 22nd October 2020 Links: More about Anna Hemmings More about Maria Franzoni Ltd More about The London Speaker Bureau Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Connect with LSB on LinkedIn Connect with Maria on FaceBook To book any of the speakers featured on the Speaking Business podcast, click here. Listen here: Libsyn  Itunes  Stitcher Spotify

Michael F. Rosenblatt, CPA, has over 25 years of experience in executive search, identifying, structuring, financing and closing real estate transactions and identifying mergers and acquisitions for middle-market companies. As founder and President of The Quest Organization, he has managed assignments in the following industries: real estate, family offices, hedge funds, construction, private equity funds, not-for-profit, healthcare and public accounting. Previously, he spent over seven years as a CPA with Deloitte LLP in public accounting and as a senior financial executive of a publicly held service company. The Quest Organization, which has completed its 32nd year of successful operation, is involved in executive search, mergers and acquisitions, assisting with the raising of capital, identifying truly off market properties, bringing together joint venture opportunities for real estate investments and assisting with construction financing. He participates on several committees of the NYSSCPA, including his most recent current role as a member of the Board of Directors of The New York State Society of CPAs. Michael was the chairman of the Industry Oversight Committee for the past three years and he was previously the chairman of the Chief Financial Officers Committee of the NYSSCPA. He has also been the featured speaker on various issues related to human capital for Inc. Magazine, The Internal Auditors Association, FENG, The Deal and the NYSSCPA’s annual CFO Conference, and he was featured on radio stations 101.9 FM and 710 AM.

April 1, 2020 is Census Day—Americans responding to the once-in-a-decade count will report where they were living on that day. As the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board outlined in its policy brief, The 2020 Census: The Importance of an Accurate and Robust Accounting of our Nation’s Population, the census is the primary source of data on the nation’s population and economy, used to determine our system of political representation, inform business development and investment, and allocate government funds to where they are most needed. As such, the accuracy of the population count is critical for decision-making in the decade ahead and forms an important basis for trust in the fairness of government. But this year’s Census will face unique and uncertain challenges in the form of a COVID-19 pandemic. Robert Kueppers, a retired Senior Partner at Deloitte LLP and chair of the Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board’s Money In Politics Subcommittee, and Nick Hart, President of the Data Foundation, join to discuss why the Census is so important, what challenges it faces in light of the COVID-19 virus, and how employers can help to ensure a successful count.

Mr. IoT attended the 4th annual Singularity University Global Summit in San Francisco where he spoke with Erica Volini, Global Leader for Human Capital, Deloitte LLP, about the “Workforce of the Future.” Erica redefines the workforce as a mix of full-time employees (hot bodies), gig workers (warm bodies), and automation (cold bodies), and talks about how companies can prepare for the shifts that technology is creating. Robert and Erica discuss the challenge of optimizing work to get maximum human output, productivity, and ROI by ensuring humans are doing what we do best – creating, innovating, connecting, and establishing relationships.

"Don't try and solve everything. Just help one person or two, and that's fine." - Guy Battle A resilient community is better achieved when the gap between the Private, Public, and Voluntary sectors are bridged. When we unite together to create social value, we have an increased impact on our communities, workers, and the environment. Today on Sustainable I’m speaking to Guy Battle. Guy, is the Chief Executive Officer at the Social Value Portal whose mission is to promote better business and community wellbeing through the integration of Social Value into day to day business and the uptake of The Social Value Act. In this episode, Guy talks about how his career shifted from building sustainable buildings towards Social Value. And what it means to achieve Social Value. In this episode, Guy and I talk about: Sustainability as a triple bottom line issue Social value strategy The National TOMS Framework 2019 Transforming the relationship between the private and the public sector Getting organizations to be more sustainable Making better use of the public sector's money Getting back to society   More about Guy Battle Guy Battle is a Sustainability Consultant with over 25 years of experience. Guy originally trained as an engineer and has worked on many award-winning projects with internationally renowned architects. Guy was the lead partner for Sustainability at Deloitte LLP, where he worked closely with many corporates helping them solve some of the key sustainability challenges facing the world of corporate business.  In 2014, Guy founded The Sustainable Business Partnership and also set up the Social Value Portal to focus on unlocking the inherent social, environmental and financial opportunities that businesses should do to create value. LinkedIn   More about The Social Value Portal: The Social Value Portal is an on-line solution that allows organizations to measure and manage the contribution that their organization and supply chain makes to society, according to the principles laid out within the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. Our solution allows organizations to report both non-financial AND financial data and rewards organizations for doing “more good” in the community. We can measure environmental, social and economic activities and will help identify and measure the additional Social Value delivered through your project in terms that are meaningful to your customers. Social Value Portal   Mentioned in this episode: National Social Value Conference 2017 National TOMS Framework 2019 Social Value Act James Lovelock Gaia Philosophy   If you enjoyed this, check out episode 119 pursuing Excellence in Business for People, Planet And Profit   SUBSCRIBE TO SUSTAINABLE: THE PODCAST If you’re enjoying Sustainable: The Podcast be sure to subscribe to your preferred Podcast Platform to get notified on the latest episodes. Let me know your thoughts about this episode by leaving a review and rating.

Episode 2 we have one of the youngest Partners in Deloitte Consulting LLP - Karthik Sukumar, Talking about business transformations, digital innovations, startups vs. legacy businesses and thriving in an organization for over a decade. Subscribe to this Channel for all the latest episodes with Corporate Mavericks. Tune in to find out what really matters. Follow us on:Twitter ► http://bit.ly/B_PlogsLinkedIn ► http://bit.ly/Bplogs-inYouTube ► http://bit.ly/Bplogs_YoutubeInstagram ► http://bit.ly/B_plogsinstaFacebook ► http://bit.ly/Bplogs_fbSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL FOR ALL UPDATES!#launch #pwm #pwms1 #pwms2 #b_plogs #podcast #keeptheheadphoneson #india #entrepreneurship #professionals #startups #founders #excelcorp #hr #business #corporate #lessons #deloitte #USA #India “Deloitte” means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of Deloitte’s legal structure. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

As official media sponsors at ManufacturED 2019 in Chicago, The Kula Ring had the pleasure of podcasting onsite, interviewing leaders at the forefront of digital transformation in manufacturing. This special compilation episode focuses on smart factory adoption, rethinking education, and jumpstarting digital manufacturing. Hear three short interviews with Paul Wellener, Vice Chairman of Deloitte LLP and Leader of the US Industrial Products & Construction Practice; Dr. Gary Bertoline, the Dean of Purdue Polytechnic Institute; and Raj Batra, President of Digital Industries at Siemens USA.

Paul Wellener—Vice Chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. Industrial Products and Construction Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP—provides early insights into Deloitte and MAPI's collaborative research on technology adoption in manufacturing, being released at the ManufacturED Summit happening September 16-18 in Chicago. He shares which factors are critical to success in digital transformation, along with different approaches to implementing digital practices in the context of Industry 4.0—offering manufacturers a way forward regardless of adoption level.

-Originally aired on 5/4/19 & 5/5/19- Episode 201 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado welcomes Amy Chronis, Houston Managing Partner at Deloitte and Duane Dickson, Vice Chairman, US Oil, Gas & Chemicals Sector Leader, Deloitte LLP! We’re also joined by David Blackmon, Editor of SHALE Magazine! Be sure to catch In The Oil Patch every weekend following this schedule: Saturdays from 8am-9am KSIX 1230 AM, 95.1 FM & 96.1 FM Corpus Christi Saturdays from 1pm-2pm KWEL 1070 AM & 107.1 FM Midland / Odessa / Permian Basin Saturdays from 2pm-3pm FREEDOM 1160 AM San Antonio / New Braunfels / San Marcos / Austin Sundays from 8pm-9pm KTRH Newsradio 740 AM Simulcast on the iHeartRADIO app Houston / Worldwide Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatch and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

Damali Peterman, Founder and CEO of Damali Law LLC and Breakthrough ADR, has extensive experience in corporate law, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Prior to starting her companies, Damali was Assistant General Counsel at Deloitte LLP in the Engagements group and a senior corporate associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. At Weil, Damali was based in New York, but also spent time working in Weil's Washington, D.C., Dallas, London and Shanghai offices. While employed by Weil, Damali completed a four-month secondment at Lawyer's Alliance for New York, the state's leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. In this podcast we speak about creating a resource map to build the dream you have while also honoring your true value. Damali speaks about her expertise on mediation and negotiation and the term conflict plus other ways to resolve conflict. This podcast highlights showing up for self while also juggling the tasks of being a mom and a lady boss corporate attorney. www.damalilaw.com www.breakthrougadr.com LinkedIn - Damali Peterman, Damali Law LLC and Breakthrough ADR Instagram @BreakthroughADR @Damalilawllc Facebook @breakthroughadr @damalilaw

Damali Peterman, Founder and CEO of Damali Law LLC and Breakthrough ADR, has extensive experience in corporate law, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Prior to starting her companies, Damali was Assistant General Counsel at Deloitte LLP in the Engagements group and a senior corporate associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. At Weil, Damali was based in New York, but also spent time working in Weil’s Washington, D.C., Dallas, London and Shanghai offices. While employed by Weil, Damali completed a four-month secondment at Lawyer's Alliance for New York, the state's leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. In this podcast we speak about creating a resource map to build the dream you have while also honoring your true value. Damali speaks about her expertise on mediation and negotiation and the term conflict plus other ways to resolve conflict. This podcast highlights showing up for self while also juggling the tasks of being a mom and a lady boss corporate attorney. www.damalilaw.com www.breakthrougadr.com LinkedIn - Damali Peterman, Damali Law LLC and Breakthrough ADR Instagram @BreakthroughADR @Damalilawllc Facebook @breakthroughadr @damalilaw

Roger Nanney, vice chairman of Deloitte LLP and Deloitte Private U.S. leader, spoke with MMG Editor Kathryn Mulligan by phone about Deloitte's "Global Perspectives for Private Companies" report, based on a survey of more than 1,800 executives of middle-market companies worldwide.

Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Peter Carayiannis.  In 2012, Peter founded Conduit Law, a B2B firm offering on demand in-house counsel to business across Canada.  In March 2016, Conduit merged with accounting giant, Deloitte LLP, to form a new legal business in Canada called Deloitte Conduit Law LLP.  Peter, Natalie and Peter C. discuss Conduit’s “legal innovation”, client-centrism, the Deloitte affiliation process, and how NewLaw law firms need to show clients how much they care. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E11 BNL CPD can claim a 55 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S01E11 verification examination click this link.

Jim Calvin, of Deloitte LLP, joins Talking Tax with host Andrea L. Ben-Yosef to discuss bitcoin and how to view it from a tax perspective. Calvin explains how bitcoin works; addresses the most common questions he gets from clients about issues such as classification, wash sale and short sale rules, and how to determine which bitcoin has been sold; and discusses the new futures market in bitcoin from an investor and trader tax perspective.

Provider-sponsored health plans are gaining momentum with health systems and hospitals. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Bill Copeland, vice chairman and U.S. Life Sciences & Health Care Leader at Deloitte LLP, discusses how this new model is supporting organizations in managing targeted populations.

Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Peter Carayiannis.  In 2012, Peter founded Conduit Law, a B2B firm offering on demand in-house counsel to business across Canada.  In March 2016, Conduit merged with accounting giant, Deloitte LLP, to form a new legal business in Canada called Deloitte Conduit Law LLP.  Peter, Natalie and Peter C. discuss Conduit’s “legal innovation”, client-centrism, the Deloitte affiliation process, and how NewLaw law firms need to show clients how much they care.

More bills than anyone could possible read were passed by a branch of Congress in June, including the 994 page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), four government funding bills, and thirty bills governing a wide range of topics, including Wall Street, MediCare, fishing, carbon dioxide emissions, stolen art, chemical storage, taxes, and more. Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! New Congressman Rep. Trent Kelly of Mississippi's 1st district was sworn into office Emergency The Obama Administration continued the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 on June 16, 2006 with respect to Belarus Bulletin: Prospects for Belarus' Membership in the WTO by Anna Maria Dyner, The Polish Institute of International Affairs, July 31, 2013. Laws H.R. 2048: USA Freedom Act Outlined and discussed in Congressional Dish Episode 98: The USA Freedom Act H.R. 2620: United States Cotton Futures Act Hearing: House Agriculture Committee, June 17, 2015. Exempts cotton from foreign companies from part of the United Sates Cotton Futures Act, which will allow foreign cotton companies to participate in cotton futures trading. Current law only allows 100% U.S. cotton to be traded on the futures exchange. Passed the House of Representatives and the Senate by voice votes Sponsored by Rep. David Scott of Georgia's 13th district His #2 contributor is ICE Group, (stands for Intercontinental Exchange) which is a network of financial exchanges and clearing houses; it operates eleven exchanges, including three in the United States, Canada, and Europe that deal with agriculture futures. The company has ten lobbyists and has spent over $1.3 million lobbying for the last Congressional election. In the last election cycle, ICE Group gave more to Rep. David Scott than to any other politician, and over the years, the company has given Rep. David Scott at least $73,850. 1 page H.R. 1626: DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act Makes the DHS submit a report about the department's technology and gives them no additional money to complete it. Passed the House of Representatives and the Senate by voice votes Sponsored by Rep. Will Hurd of Texas's 23rd district 2 pages Bills H.R. 1735: National Defense Authorization Act Passed the House of Representatives 269-151 The version passed by the House of Representatives received a veto threat by President Obama Passed the Senate with changes 71-25 Sponsored by Rep. Mac Thorneberry of Texas's 13th district 994 pages Weird advertisement for the NDAA H.R. 2685: Department of Defense Appropriations Act Passed the House of Representatives 278-149 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen of New Jersey's 11th district 170 pages H.R. 2596: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Passed the House of Representatives 247-178 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Devin Nunes of California's 22nd district 63 pages H.R. 2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Passed the House of Representatives 242-183 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. John Culberson of Texas's 7th district 218 pages H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Passed the House of Representatives 216-210 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida's 25th district 354 pages H.R. 1335: Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act Hearing: House Rules Committee, May 19, 2015. Changes the rules for management of an overfished fishery so that there is no hard deadline (currently 10 years) to replenish the fishery and adds exceptions, including one that allows the overfishing to continue if replenishment can't be done "without significant economic harm to the fishery". Doubles the amount of time an emergency regulation can adjust a fishery management plan. Adds economic impact to "fishing communities" to the list of factors that need to be considered when creating catch limits and exempts for some fish with short life spans. Regional Fishery Management Council meetings will have to be posted online All requirements of the the National Environmental Policy Act and all related implementing regulations will be deemed approved if the Regional Fishery Management Council completes a fishery impact statement. Creates a pilot program for using electronic monitoring at fisheries. Repeals independent peer-reviewed analysis' of the quality of statistics collected on fishing populations and a requirement for catch limits for Gulf of Mexico red snapper for recreational and commercial fishermen Ensures that this law will trump the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Antiquities Act, and the Endangered Species Act Prohibits the government from factoring in red snapper killer during the removal of offshore oil rigs when determining catch limits. Prohibits the government from factoring fish caught by foreign vessels in the U.S. economic zone when determining catch limits. Requires new guidelines be issued that will use nongovernmental sources for fisheries management decisions. Passed the House of Representatives 225-152 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Don Young of Alaska His #4 contributing industry for the upcoming election is Fisheries and Wildlife; he has taken $9,000 from them for this election cycle as of 9/11/15. 57 pages H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 Hearing: House Rules Committee, June 23, 2015. Prohibits any final rule to address carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil-fuel powered electric utilities from being enforced until all lawsuits and appeals filed within 60 days of the final rule's publication are complete. Exempts states from complying with a final rule addressing carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel powered plants if the Governor informs the EPA that the rule would increase rates or have a significant adverse effect on the reliability of the State's electricity system. Hydropower will be counted as renewable energy Passed the House of Representatives 247-180 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky's 1st district His #1 and #2 industries for the upcoming election are Oil and Gas and Electric Utilities; he's taken $46,100 from Oil and Gas and $38,500 from Electric Utilities as of 9/11/15. Over the course of his Congressional career, he has taken at least $771,315 from Electric Utilities and $562,097 from Oil and Gas. 6 pages H.R. 2289: Commodity End-User Relief Act Hearing: House Rules Committee, June 2, 2015. Extends operations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Limits the rules and regulations that can be enacted on futures commissions merchants Adds seven more considerations (including alternatives to regulation) to the requirements of cost-benefit analysis of regulations. Orders the CFTC cost benefit analysis to be reviewed by a judge. Allows the traders to be regulated to challenge new CFTC rules directly to the US Court of Appeals, the second most powerful court in the country. Limits the subpoena power of the CFTC Removes the requirement that the CFTC be immune from lawsuits that arise from sharing data about swaps with domestic and foreign authorities and backdates this change to July 21, 2010, the effective date of Dodd Frank Financial Reform. Adds "a utility operations-related swap" to the list of swaps that can be traded, which allows gambling on the future of natural gas or electric generation, purchases, sales, supplies or delivery. Exempts traders from being classified and regulated as a "swaps dealer" if they trade less than $8 billion (current CFTC rule exemption limit is $3 billion). Expands the number of financial models swaps dealers will be allowed to use to determine how much actual money they need to hold onto. Passed the House of Representatives 246-171 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway of Texas's 11th district His top contributor for the upcoming election is Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, which is a swaps clearing house; he received $15,000. His top 5 contributors over the course of his career are, in this order, the American Institute of CPA's an international association of accountants, KPMG LLP, a multinational corporation specializing in auditing and regulation compliance, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and even larger multinational corporation specializing in regulation compliance, Energy Future Holdings Corp, a portfolio of energy companies, and Deloitte LLP, the self-proclaimed "world's largest" multinational corporation that specializes in auditing and risk management. From these five companies, Conaway has taken at least $319,873. 80 pages H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 Hearing: House Rules Committee, June 16, 2015. Repeals the Independent Payment Advisory Board, which is designed to suggest solutions if Medicare costs get out of control. Drastically cuts funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, cutting it by a total of $8.8 billion by 2026, which is a 61% cut. Passed the House of Representatives 244-154 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Phil Roe of Tennessee's 1st district His #1 contributing industry over the course of his career is Health Professionals; he has taken $435,088 as of 9/11/15. 3 pages H.R. 160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 Hearing: House Rules Committee, June 16, 2015. Repeals the medical device excise tax The effects of this repeal on the budget will not be counted The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that this will increase the budget deficit by $24.4 billion Passed the House of Representatives 280-140 Received a veto threat from President Obama Sponsored by Rep. Erik Paulsen of Minnesota's 3rd district His #3 contributing industry over the course of his career has been Pharmaceuticals/Health Products; he has taken at least $654,929. His #4 contributing industry has been Health Professionals; from them, he has taken $622,645. 4 pages H.R. 2200: CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2015 Allows the Office of Intelligence an Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to share information and work with the Intelligence community to analyze possible chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attacks. Allows the Department of Homeland Security to share information related to terrorist attacks with the public. Passed the House of Representatives 420-2 Sponsored by Rep. Martha McSally of Arizona's 2nd district 6 pages H.R. 805: DOTCOM Act of 2015 Press Release: NTIA Announces Intent to Transition Key Internet Domain Name Functions, March 14, 2014. Prohibits the transition of NTIA's functions in Internet domain name registry until 30 days after a report is submitted. Passed the House of Representatives 378-25 Sponsored by Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois's 15th district 4 pages H.R. 2576: TSCA Modernization Act Eliminates a requirement that EPA use the "least burdensome requirements" when regulating toxic chemicals Orders the EPA to do risk evaluations on chemicals used, stored, sold or disposed of by commercial companies. The risk evaluations will not consider cost If the risk evaluation is requested by a manufacturer, the manufacturer will pay for the risk assessment The EPA will be required to do at least 10 risk assessments per year "subject to the availability of appropriations". Adds an exemption for "replacement parts" from the EPA rules prohibiting chemicals unless the replacement parts "contribute significantly to the identified risk". Adds the requirement that any rules created "shall provide for a reasonable transition period." Eliminates the requirement for an informal hearing when making rules about toxic chemicals. Creates a "critical use exemption" option for the EPA if the requirement is not "cost-effective", if it would "significantly disrupt the national economy, national security, or critical infrastructure" The exemption would be valid for 5 years at a time The exemption will include conditions on the use of the toxic chemical Allows data to be shared with State, local, or tribal governments and with health care professionals to assist with diagnosis or treatment. Forces companies that want to keep information confidential to explain their reasons and automatically releases the information to the public in 10 years, unless the company justifies the confidentiality again in writing. Eliminates caps of fees that can be collected and creates a "TSCA Service Fee Fund" to collect, store, and disperse the funds to pay for the EPA's costs for regulating chemicals. Passed the House of Representatives 398-1 Sponsored by Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois's 15th district 48 pages H.R. 1615: DHS FOIA Efficiency Act of 2015 Orders the Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer of the Department of Homeland Security to update Freedom of Information Act regulations within 90 days of the bill's passage. Orders the Chief FOIA Officer to identify the total annual cost of implementing the FOIA within 90 days. Orders the Chief FOIA Officer to identify unnecessary actions taken in the course of processing requests and eliminate them within a year of identifying them. Orders the Chief FOIA Officer to develop a plan to to process requests electronically. Orders the Chief FOIA Officer to issue guidance to the necessary people to reach the goal of reducing the FOIA request backlog by 50 percent by 2018. Passed the House of Representatives 423-0 Sponsored by Rep. Buddy Carter of Georgia's 1st district 7 pages S.611: Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act Authorizes $15 million per year until 2020 to provide technical assistance to small public water systems. Passed the Senate by a voice vote Sponsored by Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi 5 pages S. 653: Water Resources Research Amendments Act Adds a requirement for additional research into new water treatments into the Water Resources Research Act Requires an evaluation of water resource research projects every three years and withdraws funds from projects that do not qualify based on the evaluation. Authorizes $13.5 million per year through 2020. Passed the Senate by a voice vote Sponsored by Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland 5 pages H.R. 2088: United States Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 Reauthorizes the Department of Agriculture's process for grain inspections until September 30, 2020. Forces the Secretary of Agriculture to waive weighting and inspections of grain in an "emergency, a major disaster"; currently, the Secretary has the option to do so, but does not have to. A "major disaster" is defined to specifically include "a sever weather incident causing a region-wide interruption of government services". Changes the location of export inspections to specifically "export elevators" at export port locations. Widens the criteria for who is qualified to perform official inspections by deleting a list of requirements. Delegations of authority to conduct grain inspections to a State will expire every five years, and my be renewed. Adds a public comment period before the Secretary can delegate inspection responsibility to a State and requires a notice in the Federal Register announcing if the State was approved and the rational for the decision. The State would have to give at least 90 days notice advanced notice in writing to the Dept. of Agriculture if they want to stop performing grain inspections, unless there has been a major disaster. The public must be given online a list of the States delegated to perform official inspections, which needs to be updated at least twice a year. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway of Texas's 11th district His #2 contributing industry over the course of his career has been Crop Production and Basic Processing; he has taken at least $646,470. 18 pages H.R. 2051: Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2015 Extends mandatory price reporting requirements for livestock until September 30, 2020. Clarifies that reports are expected on days the Dept. of Agriculture is open for business, including days when the government is "on shutdown or emergency furlough as a result of a lapse in appropriations". Allows transactions between pork packers and producers to take place using a new pricing formula. Changes the definition of an importer of lamb to include anyone who imports an average of 1,000 metric tons per year; currently importers have to comply with regulations if they import and average of 2,500 metric tons of lamb per year. Changes the definition of a lamb packer to someone who owns 50% or more of a facility and slaughters an average of 35,000 heads of lambs per year; currently if they slaughter 75,000 lambs per year. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway of Texas's 11th district 8 pages H.R. 2394: National Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015 Reauthorizes and appropriates $3 million per year until 2018 for the National Forest Foundation Act, which established a partnership with a non-profit to study and restore national forests. This is triple the previous funding. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania's 5th district 3 pages H.R. 235: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Article: Internet tax moratorium extended again by Grant Gross, IDG News Service, December 15, 2014. Makes the moratorium on Internet access taxes permanent. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia's 6th district 2 pages H.R. 889: Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act Prohibits art imported into the United States to be temporarily displayed from being seized by the United States, even if that art is discovered to have been stolen. This immunity does not apply to art stolen by the Nazis. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot of Ohio's 1st district 5 pages S. 184 and H.R. 1168: Native American Children’s Safety Act Requires criminal background checks of any person who lives in a house applying to provide foster care to an Indian child and prohibits placement if anyone in the home is found to have committed certain crimes. This will not apply to emergency foster care placement Both bills passed the Senate and the House of Representatives by voice votes S. 184 was sponsored by Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota and H.R. 1168 was sponsored by Kevin Cramer of North Dakota S. 184: 12 pages H.R. 1168: 10 pages S. 246: Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act Establishes the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children. All 11 members will be appointed by the President and Congressional leaders and their appointments will be for the entire duration of the commission. The Commission's job will be to complete a study on the effectiveness of programs aimed at the health and education of native children and to make recommendations for fixing the inadequacies. The Commission will terminate 90 days after they submit their report. Authorizes, but does not appropriate, $2 million. Passed the Senate by a voice vote Sponsored by Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota 27 pages H.R. 404: Authorizing early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska Allows Nebraska landowners to repay construction debts at any time. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Adrian Smith of Nebraska's 3rd district 3 pages H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act Directs the State Department to designate an existing employee to coordinate efforts to protect art around the world from being stolen and/or destroyed. Establishes a committee, which will meet once a year and be made up of representatives from various Federal agencies, who will "coordinate and inform Federal efforts to protect international cultural property". Blocks importation of "archaeological or ethnological material of Syria" starting 120 days after the bills enactment. The import restrictions will expire in five years, but can be extended. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Eliot Engel of New York's 16th district 19 pages S. 253: Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act Orders a public report every two years on competition, availability of services, and regulatory barriers to entry into the communications services business. Repeals an annual public report on privatization of the communications services industry, which includes public comments. Repeals an annual report on foreign and domestic competition in the communications satellite market. Eliminates an annual report on the "status of competition in the market for the delivery of video programming". Eliminates the requirement that a report on cable industry price be completed annually. Eliminates the requirement that a report on regulatory barriers be reviewed every three years. Eliminates an FCC analysis "of whether any of such competitors have a dominant share of the market" Passed the Senate by a voice vote Sponsored by Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada 16 pages S. 565: Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act Encourages Federal agencies to use remanufactured vehicle parts to maintain Federal vehicles. Passed the Senate by a voice vote Sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan 4 pages H.R. 2570: VBID for Better Care Act Establishes a three year demonstration project to test "value-based insurance" for Medicare patients at two Medicare Advantage sites. Value based insurance allows insurance companies flexibility with co-payments, allowing them to lower co-payments for services deemed to be "high value" preventative services and increasing rates for services with uncertain value. It's designed to "create financial disincentives for poor health choices". The demonstration projects would not allow increases in co-payments to discourage the use of services. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee's 6th district 17 pages H.R. 2507: Increasing Regulatory Fairness Act Extends the amount of time between proposed Medicare rate changes are announced and when they can go into effect from 60 days to 90 days. Requires more information about why the changes are being implemented. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas's 8th district 4 pages H.R. 2505: Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act Requires an annual report to Congress detailing the location and number of people enrolled in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania's 3rd district 4 pages H.R. 2582: Securing Seniors' Health Care Act Prohibits the government from terminating a contract for a Medicare Advantage organization because it fails to meet minimum quality standards until the end of 2018. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida's 16th district 10 pages H.R. 1633: DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015 Article: Administrative Leave Restrictions at DHS Backed, FedWeek, July 8, 2015. Orders a report to be completed by the Department of Homeland Security four times per year on the number of people on paid administrative leave for more than six months and the cost associated. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia's 11th district 7 pages H.R. 1646: Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act Orders a report on how commercially available small and medium sized drones could be used to commit terrorist attacks and what the Department of Homeland Security could do to stop this type of attack. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey's 12th district 4 pages H.R. 1637: Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015 Orders an annual report on the Federally funded research projects being conducted by the Department of Homeland Security Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas's 4th district 3 pages H.R. 2390: Homeland Security University-based Centers Review Act Orders an annual report on the effectiveness of using universities to conduct Department of Homeland Security research. Passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote Sponsored by Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi's 2nd district 5 pages June Hearings Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Security Assistance in Africa, June 4, 2015. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Trade Promotion and Capacity Building in the Asia-Pacific Region, June 16, 2015. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Western Hemisphere Drug Interdiction Efforts, June 16, 2015. House Committee on Financial Services: The Impact of the International Monetary Fund: Economic Stability or Moral Hazard?, June 17, 2015. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Drones: The Next Generation of Commerce?, June 17, 2015. House Committee on Energy and Commerce: A National Framework for the Review and Labeling of Biotechnology in Food, June 18, 2015. House Committee on Foreign Affairs: The Future of Property Rights in Cuba, June 18, 2015. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: American Energy Exports, June 23, 2015. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: Cannabidiol, June 24, 2015. House Committee on Homeland Security: DHS' Efforts to Secure .Gov, June 24, 2015. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: The State of Positive Train Control Implementation in the United States, June 24, 2015 House Committee on Ways and Means: Repatriation of Foreign Earnings as a Source of Funding for the Highway Trust Fund, June 24, 2015 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Country of Origin Labeling, June 25, 2015 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Global Impact of a Greek Default, June 25, 2015. Jen's Podcast Appearances September 9, 2015 episode of American Workers Radio Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Money, Money, Money by The Undercover Hippy (found on Music Alley by mevio)

Helena Morrissey, CEO of Newton Investment Management & Founder of the 30 Percent Club, and David Cruickshank, Chairman of Deloitte LLP in the UK and a Founding Member of the 30 Percent Club, speak at London Business School's 12th Annual Women in Business Conference. http://clubs.london.edu/wib/

The Zicklin Graduate Accounting Society, Zicklin Finance and Investments Club, Zicklin International Student Assembly, Graduate Student Assembly, and Graduate Beta Alpha Psi co-sponsor a discussion with Frank Piantidosi, Chairman & CEO, Financial Advisory Services, Deloitte LLP. Mr. Piantidosi's background includes experience in forensic accounting and litigation consulting as well as accounting and auditing. Mr. Piantidosi talks about his observations of top trends such as diversity, globalization, technology and their impact on businesses around the world and also shares his experiences within the finance industry. The event takes place on April 30, 2007, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

The Zicklin Graduate Accounting Society, Zicklin Finance and Investments Club, Zicklin International Student Assembly, Graduate Student Assembly, and Graduate Beta Alpha Psi co-sponsor a discussion with Frank Piantidosi, Chairman & CEO, Financial Advisory Services, Deloitte LLP. Mr. Piantidosi's background includes experience in forensic accounting and litigation consulting as well as accounting and auditing. Mr. Piantidosi talks about his observations of top trends such as diversity, globalization, technology and their impact on businesses around the world and also shares his experiences within the finance industry. The event takes place on April 30, 2007, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

Cathleen Benko, vice chairman and chief talent officer for Deloitte LLP and coauthor of "The Corporate Lattice."

Cathleen Benko, vice chairman and chief talent officer for Deloitte LLP and coauthor of "Mass Career Customization."