Monitoring remote workers

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INC. THIS MORNING   Monitoring remote workers Good morning, If your employees feel like they're under constant scrutiny, you're less likely to retain them. More than half of workers would leave their jobs if their employer insisted on recording audio or video of them, or used facial recognition to monitor their productivity, according to a May 2022 survey by the Washington, D.C.-based business intelligence company Morning Consult. There are multiple reasons why as a business owner you might feel the need to go all Big Brother. Perhaps your company has recently switched to remote work, so you can no longer physically observe what workers are doing all day. But such surveillance-style monitoring is not the answer. Read on for more about how leaders can effectively and ethically track their employees' productivity.     Join Series Host Beatrice Dixon and Angelica Ross in Conversation Angelica Ross of TransTech Social Enterprises is Inc.’s next guest for the Your Next Move web series. Register for the June 30 (today) at 12 PM ET webinar.       A MESSAGE FROM inc. Join Inc. Unlimited Get practical advice, strategies, best practices right from the leaders who are building businesses every day. Subscribe Today     Here's what else I'm reading today: Here are three predictions for how A.I. will change business practices in the near future. –Inc.   The NFT party is not over; it's just on ice. Here's how to weather the elements. –Inc.   Expanding internationally? Make sure you’re up to date on the latest requirements so you don’t end up with hefty fines. –Inc.   For high-achieving professionals working in competitive fields, it’s important to find the best way to preserve your mental resilience. –Fast Company   In the quest to retain workers, companies are sharpening their focus on a very specific common goal: 90 days. –WSJ One more thing: To speed up your productivity, slow down. –Inc.     This newsletter was written by Inc. associate editor Brit Morse. How are we doing? Send us ideas and feedback on Twitter. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here.   Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Subscribe   7 World Trade Center 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007 This email was sent by Mansueto Ventures. To update your profile, click here. If you do not wish to receive email communications please click here to manage your subscriptions. To view our privacy policy, click here. Copyright © 2022 Mansueto Ventures LLC. All rights reserved.

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July 4th Exclusive: The Best $49 You'll Ever Spend

This advisory has returned a massive 617% since inception compared to the 178% return from the S&P 500

View in browser Fellow Investor, My father, Malcolm, taught me never to let a good opportunity go to waste. So I'm taking this time to offer you the chance to join 12,420 other investors who subscribe to Forbes' flagship newsletter. In 2000, we launched an unusual advisory for individual investors. Its mission: to find undervalued stocks that Wall Street overlooks. I'm talking about misunderstood, undercovered, mispriced stocks that the "smart money" misses time and time again. During bull and bear markets alike. That advisory is Forbes Investor. I'm here to tell you that 22 years later, Forbes Investor's gains well exceed our original goals. Through my hand–picked editor Taesik Yoon's astute guidance, this renowned advisory has returned a massive 617%1 since inception compared to the 178% return from the S&P 500. What’s more, much of this outperformance has been driven by small-cap value stocks. Yes, this overlooked small-but-mighty powerhouse that investors had largely ignored over the past several years in favor of the more popular growth stocks has time and time again proven its worth. And Forbes Investor subscribers were there to benefit as our advisory soared 46.7% in 2021, trouncing the S&P 500’s 26.9% gain over the same period. More importantly, this preference for value has continued into 2022. As a result, Forbes Investor is vastly outperforming ahead of the S&P 500 despite what has been a very tough year for the stock market thus far.2 This includes holding up much better during the latest market downturn that has materialized over the past week and has the S&P 500 officially sinking into a Bear Market. But don't just take my word for it. Of the 34 stocks recommended since the start of 2021, 13—more than a third—have already been dropped with an average gain of over 21.4% on an average holding period of just over 5 months. This includes recent winners such as Natus Medical (NTUS), American Vanguard (AVD), Natural Grocers (NGVC), Photronics (PLAB) and Edgewell Personal Care (EPC), which were only held for 4 months, 10 months, 6 months, 2 months and 2 months, respectively. The result? A 46% surge in NTUS compared to 5% decline in the S&P 500 over the same span; a 28% gain in AVD versus just a 4% increase in the S&P 500; a 34% climb in NGVC, which is nearly ten times better than the less than 4% rise in the S&P 500; a 50% climb in PLAB that trounced the meager 4% increase in the S&P 5003; and a 32% jump in EPC that was more than fivefold better than the 6% gain in S&P 500.   If that's not impressive enough, take a look at some of the other fantastic profits booked over the past few years: Company Return S&P 500 Huron Consulting Group (HURN)  29% -4% Photronics (PLAB)4 29% -8% The Hackett Group (HCKT) 50% 42% CRA International (CRAI) 66% 28% Luxfer Holdings (LXFR) 36% 13% Veeco Instruments (VECO) 30% 2% Natural Grocers (NGVC) 33% 4% Tivity Health (TVTY) 37% -16% Sterling Construction (STRL) 44% 12% SP Plus (SP) 20% 6% Barrett Business Services (BBSI) 33% 3% Atkore International (ATKR) 30% 10% Berry Global (BERY) 21% 5% NeoPhotonics (NPTN) 25% 3% SpartanNash (SPTN)             31% 6% A10 Networks (ATEN)           64% 10% But such undervalued market beating gems like these are becoming increasingly harder to find in a market dealing with so many major headwinds—including rising rates, ballooning inflation, raw material and labor shortages the likes of which we haven’t seen in years (and never at the same time), and of course, the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia.  That makes active stock-selection strategies like ours—which are designed to identify the ones that have been unfairly beaten up under these challenging conditions and have the potential to handsomely reward their shareholders—even more important.   The good news is, with our current portfolio of recommendations selling at an average forward price-earnings (P/E) multiple of just 11.3 and at a steep discount to the S&P 500, which trades at a much higher 17.1 times its aggregate earnings estimate for 2022, it’s chock full of stocks with this potential5. Joining today will get you immediate access to this portfolio and two new deeply-valued recommendations each month that have been carefully selected for their ability to outperform the broader market.  Get access before these become the next winners to be featured on the list above.   I want to do everything in my power to help you put this exceptional advisory to work. That's why I'm sending this invitation and giving you a rare chance to try Forbes Investor at the lowest price ever. Forbes Investor usually costs $197 a year, but in honor of July 4th you can put Forbes Investor to work for you for just $49. That's a massive 75% savings off the regular price. And it's less than the original Charter rate from 22 years ago. So—don't delay this limited–time invitation expires at midnight on Monday, July 4th. Please note, no exceptions or extensions will be granted. Once this offer is gone, it's gone for good. There's no better time to give yourself and your family a much–deserved financial boost. I hope you decide to take me up on this exclusive offer. Sincerely, Steve Forbes Chairman and Editor–in–Chief Forbes Media 1 For periods ending June 27, 2022. 2 The Forbes Investor portfolio is down 8.3% year-to-date through June 27, 2022, compared to a drop of 18.2% in the S&P 500 over the same span. 3 Reflects performance from the October 28, 2021, recommendation of PLAB, which was dropped on December 30, 2021.  4 Reflects performance from the April 18, 2022, recommendation of PLAB, which was dropped on May 26, 2022.  5 Based on the current consensus earnings estimates for our recommended companies and the S&P 500 as of June 27, 2022 as provided by financial research firm FactSet. This email was sent to kamyar1.smbemails@blogger.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may unsubscribe at any time. Please click here to view our privacy policy. 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Tesla Factories Burn Through Skepticism

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Also: Floating Solar: The Most Practical Green Technology? View in browser Tesla Factories Burn Through Skepticism Tesla (TSLA) is at the center of another controversy—its newest factories are burning through mountains of cash. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Elon Musk said factories in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas are money furnaces. The headline amped up fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) about the automaker. As a result, shares slipped as investors panicked. Technology: Reshaping Our Lives As a Forbes reader, you know that transformational technology not only improves lives, it creates huge fortunes as well. If you believe transformational tech holds the key to outsized growth, then you should try Forbes' flagship technology advisory, Fast Forward Investing. Lead by Jon Markman, Fast Forward Investing believes that innovations focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins, robotics and gene editing will transform the way we live and deliver mammoth growth. Click here to try it now. Backed by Forbes' iron-clad money-back guarantee.   Shareholders should beware: FUD works. In fairness, Musk was simply being honest. New factories blaze through capital as they scale up production. Equipment costs, new employee training, stockpiling components from suppliers and ongoing construction costs can add up. These cash outlays are stacked up against limited production runs to work out the bugs. The factories in Berlin and Austin represent the evolution of the wildly successful Giga Shanghai facility, opened in 2019. That Chinese plant was developed to scale up production of the Tesla Model 3, a mass-market, $45,000 sedan. It had a state-of-the-art robotics system, a massive footprint and 210 acres for future development. Giga Shanghai started production at only 1,000 units per week. However, Tesla's growing the facility, ultimately targeting 100,000 units per month. Sources in China reported last week that insured Tesla units made in China between June 13 through June 19 were 17,949—that's 2,564 vehicles per day!                                      Tesla Model 3 production. Source: CNBC Berlin and especially Austin are bigger, more technologically advanced gigafactories, so it looks like Tesla is on the right track to reach its production goals. Unfortunately, Musk has made a recent habit of giving his critics ammunition. The money-furnace comment reported at Bloomberg reminds investors of a 2018 report: Tesla Doesn't Burn Fuel, It Burns Cash. At the time, scaling up production of Model 3 was a particularly dark time for shareholders, with supply-chain bottlenecks plus manufacturing naivete leading to production delays. Musk later admitted that manufacturing hell pushed the company to the brink of bankruptcy. Thankfully, now Tesla is nowhere near insolvency. In 2021, the company based in Austin generated $11.5 billion in cash from operations, up 94% from 2020. Its backlog of new orders and made-to-order business model means that every new Tesla has a waiting buyer. That's a luxury in a sector still plagued by semiconductor shortages and rising raw material costs. FUD is another matter, though. Negative Tesla stories in the press drive clicks, likes and shares, the currency of the advertising-centric media ecosystem. These negative stories, meaningful or not, impact investor sentiment and ultimately drive Tesla shares lower. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a safety probe of Tesla's autopilot advanced driver assistance system in 2021. The investigation looked into 17 crashes and one fatality across 830,000 Tesla cars and SUVs. In November, Consumer Reports ran a story raising fear that Tesla autopilot is actually less safe than other vehicles. Even though Tesla's autopilot requires drivers to remain fully in control of their vehicle, like all ADAS software, its shares slipped below $1,000 a month after reaching a high of $1,250. And the stock was trading above $1,000 in late April, immediately before Musk said he would personally buy Twitter (TWTR). Although Tesla wasn't directly involved the transaction, Musk pledged his own shares, leading analysts to raise uncertainty about a possible margin call. The stock ultimately fell to $623 during the following month. Still, it's actually legacy auto companies that face an uphill battle. Many automakers arrived late to EVs, and some of their perceived strengths are actually weaknesses. Volkswagen (VWAGY), the industry leader by total auto sales, has been fighting component shortages critical to electrification. The German company sold only 415,131 EVs during 2021, compared with the 936,172 units sold by Tesla. Ford Motor (F) makes a well-received Mustang Mach E and F-150 Lightning pickup, yet the company is struggling to figure out how its dealer network can survive the transition to a made-to-order business model. Personally, I like Tesla's business model and its place in a sector that should get much larger. However, shareholders should be ready for an onslaught of FUD in the weeks ahead. Shares could decline much further from here. As always, remember to always do your own diligence before taking any action. Best wishes, Jon D. Markman Elsewhere at Forbes Electric Truckmaker Nikola Prods Investors To Back 200 Million-Share Increase The maker of battery- and hydrogen-powered trucks is pleading with investors to approve the company's plan to raise cash with a massive share sale. Read The Full Story → Intel Builds Eight-Channel Wavelength Division Multiplexed Laser Array On A Silicon Chip Intel has been investigating ways to reduce the cost of photonic modules using automated semiconductor manufacturing techniques since the early part of this century. Read The Full Story → This email was sent to kamyar1.smbemails@blogger.com. Sign up here for Transformational Tech. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may unsubscribe at any time. Please click here to view our privacy policy. Forbes | 499 Washington Blvd | Jersey City, NJ 07310

4 ways to make the office work again

Entrepreneurs are different than everyone else in these five ways. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

INC. THIS MORNING   4 ways to make the office work again Good morning, Pandemic-driven social-distancing, the fierce competition for talent, and near-record high inflation have changed the way many businesses function. As a result, you now need to reconsider where and how your organization works and what improvements you need to make to keep employees around.  You may be able to save money by reducing office space and helping inflation-pinched workers hold onto the cash they would otherwise spend on commuting. Or you may be able to operate without owning or leasing real estate. Another option may be to rent spaces where employees can get together occasionally to brainstorm and reinforce your company's culture. If you’re looking to switch up how your company functions, here are four workplace models you should consider in this post-pandemic era.     Join Series Host Beatrice Dixon and Angelica Ross in Conversation Angelica Ross of TransTech Social Enterprises is Inc.’s next guest for the Your Next Move web series. Register for the June 30 at 12 PM ET webinar.       A MESSAGE FROM inc. Join Inc. Unlimited Get practical advice, strategies, best practices right from the leaders who are building businesses every day. Subscribe Today     Here's what else I'm reading today: Despite rising concerns around a recession, many small businesses report that they feel prepared to weather any upcoming economic uncertainty. –Inc.   Do you have ideas for a new product? Licensing can help you bring them to market inexpensively at scale. –Inc.   Emotionally intelligent people use the five rules of empathetic listening to build stronger, deeper relationships. –Inc. Assaults at stores have been increasing at a faster pace than the national average. Some workers are tired of fearing for their safety. –NYT For high-achieving professionals working in competitive fields, it’s important to find the best way to preserve your mental resilience. –Fast Company One more thing: Entrepreneurs are different than everyone else in these five ways. –Inc.     This newsletter was written by Inc. associate editor Brit Morse. How are we doing? Send us ideas and feedback on Twitter. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here.   Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Subscribe   7 World Trade Center 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007 This email was sent by Mansueto Ventures. To update your profile, click here. If you do not wish to receive email communications please click here to manage your subscriptions. To view our privacy policy, click here. Copyright © 2022 Mansueto Ventures LLC. All rights reserved.

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Showing up

Do you suffer from revenge bedtime procrastination? Try this new sleep ritual. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

INC. THIS MORNING   Showing up Good morning, Amy Errett, chief executive of the hair-color startup she founded in 2014, Madison Reed, worked for the first decades of her career in finance, management consulting, and in venture capital. Despite those industries' reputations, it was there that she carved out her signature leadership style, which she describes as "leading with love from an open heart." If that sounds like a mushy concept to you, here’s how she describes it: "It's really true and authentic, including having to deliver bad news," she explained on Inc.’s What I Know podcast. "I love you. So I am going to tell you the whole truth, right? I am not going to have a conversation that isn't direct, open, loving, from the intent of the heart." Read on for how Errett plans to maintain her leadership approach–even as Madison Reed uses a newly raised $33 million in venture capital to hire more than 850 more people this year.   Join Series Host Beatrice Dixon and Angelica Ross in Conversation Angelica Ross of TransTech Social Enterprises is Inc.’s next guest for the Your Next Move web series. Register for the June 30 at 12 PM ET webinar.       Here's what else I'm reading today: A Yale expert on three tips to nail your next negotiation. –Inc.   Microsoft thinks it should be easier to interrupt people during meetings, and it's kind of brilliant. –Inc.   In her quest to become a business coach, this founder discovered an even better startup idea. –Inc. Reeling from competing demands from stakeholders, businesses are increasingly caught in the middle of the country’s bruising culture wars after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. –NYT   More and more companies have begun tracking employees. New research suggests that in some cases, that can seriously backfire. –HBR One more thing: Do you suffer from revenge bedtime procrastination? Try this new sleep ritual. –Inc.     This newsletter was written by Inc. associate editor Brit Morse. How are we doing? Send us ideas and feedback on Twitter. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here.   Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Subscribe   7 World Trade Center 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007 This email was sent by Mansueto Ventures. If you do not wish to receive email communications please click here to unsubscribe. To view our privacy policy, click here. Copyright © 2022 Mansueto Ventures LLC. All rights reserved.

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