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Harare Book Launch Video Output
(Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity)
Venue full to the rafters. Standing room only!
A festival of ideas and insightful exchanges.
Watch the proceedings here:
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🚀 The 6th edition of Long Week 5 at E4Impact MBA kicked off with Entrepreneurial Finance at The Catholic University of Zimbabwe!
🎓Honored to host @MichaelMafemba , a seasoned finance & real estate consultant.
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UJ Book Launch Video Output
(Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for the Global South)
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Right, let’s talk about layoffs and why companies might want to think twice before swinging the axe!
So, there’s this fascinating study that tracked Fortune 100 companies over five years—two years before a layoff, the year of the layoff announcement, and two years after. The big idea? Layoffs are supposed to help struggling companies cut costs and bounce back financially. But here’s the kicker… the data says otherwise!
Turns out, financial performance actually got worse after companies announced layoffs. Yep, instead of the expected turnaround, they ended up in a bigger slump.
What’s going on here? Well, there are a few likely reasons:
Layoffs kill morale—survivors feel insecure, disengaged, and less productive.
Companies lose key talent—not just those laid off, but high performers who see the writing on the wall and jump ship.
The supposed “cost savings” often get wiped out by recruitment and training costs later when companies realize they need people back.
So, what’s the takeaway? If you’re considering layoffs, think beyond the short-term fix. The numbers suggest that job cuts aren’t the magic bullet struggling companies hope for. Maybe the real focus should be on fixing the business model, driving efficiency, or investing in innovation instead.
Makes sense, right?
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Neelamani Muthukumar, Group CFO & CEO, Operations of Olam Agri, answers questions about how it can transform food and agriculture for a more food-secure and sustainable future. https://t.co/qVnLjJHzyq
Q: Can public procurement be leveraged to boost entrepreneurship & innovation?
A: Yes!
Discover how this powerful tool can support #SMEs, create job opportunities & drive inclusive economic growth.
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