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Why are manager's so tough when it comes to performance reviews?
Because if the bar is lower and they give more people positive reviews, then everyone will ask, “so… when do I get my promotion?” More
April 28, 2021
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in STEM
What is metadata?
Metadata is data about data. … A simple example of metadata for a document might include a collection of information like the author, file size, the date the document was created, and keywords to describe the document. Metadata for a music file might include the artist’s name, the album, and the year it was released. More
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in FinanceYear to Date (YTD) Definition
Year to date (YTD) refers to the period of time beginning the first day of the current calendar year or fiscal year up to the current date.
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in Investing
V-Shaped Recovery
A V-shaped recovery refers to a type of economic recession and recovery that resembles a “V” shape in charting.
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in Finance
How Surcharges Add to the Cost of Goods and Services
A surcharge is a fee, charge, or tax added but may not be included in the stated price of a good or service.
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in Business
What is Run Rate?
The run rate is a concept of how the financial performance of a company would look if current results were extrapolated into future periods.
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in FinanceHow General Ledgers Work
A general ledger represents the record-keeping system for a company’s financial data with debit and credit account records validated by a trial balance.
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in Business
Grandfather Clause
A grandfather clause is an exemption that allows people or entities to continue with activities that were approved before the implementation of new rules.
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in Business
Glass Ceiling
The glass ceiling is an invisible systemic barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to senior-level positions within an organization.
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in Economics
Gig Economy
In a gig economy, temporary jobs are commonplace and companies tend to hire independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees.
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in Investing
Earnings Call
An earnings call is a conference call between a public company, analysts, investors, and the media to discuss the company’s financial results.
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in Business
What Happens in Divestitures
A divestiture is the disposal of a business unit through sale, exchange, closure, or bankruptcy.
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in Investing
Dilution Definition
Dilution occurs when a company issues new stock which results in a decrease of an existing stockholder’s ownership percentage of that company.
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in Finance
Credit Score
A credit score is a number between 300–850 that depicts a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to potential lenders.
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in Finance
Coinsurance
Coinsurance is the claim amount an insured must pay after meeting deductibles and is also the level to which an owner must protect property.
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in Business
Churn Rate
The churn rate is the percentage of subscribers who discontinue service subscriptions within a given time. Learn how to calculate customer churn rate.
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in Investing
Capital Gain Definition
Capital gain refers to an increase in a capital asset’s value and is considered to be realized when the asset is sold.
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in Economics
Business Cycle
The business cycle depicts the increase and decrease in production output of goods and services in an economy.
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in Investing
Learn About a Bubble in Economics
A bubble is an economic cycle that is characterized by a rapid economic expansion followed by a contraction.
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in Business
How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Are Performing and Adapting
The term “brick-and-mortar” refers to a traditional business that offers its products and services to its customers in an office or store, as opposed to an online-only business.
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in Business
What Is Brand Recognition?
Brand recognition is the extent to which the general public is able to identify a brand by its attributes.
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in Business
Understanding Brand Management
Brand management is a marketing function that uses brand management techniques to increase the perceived value of a product line or brand over time.
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in Business
Understanding Brand Extension
Brand extension is the use of an established name for a new product or new product category. This can succeed or fail spectacularly.
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in Business
What You Need to Know About Brand Equity
Brand equity refers to the value a company gains from a product with a recognizable and admired name when compared to a generic equivalent.
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in Business
Why Brand Awareness Matters
Brand awareness is a marketing term that describes the degree of consumer recognition of a product or service by its name. Creating brand awareness is a key step in promoting a new product or reviving an older brand.
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in Finance
Bounced Checks Explained
A bounced check is slang for a check that cannot be processed because the writer has insufficient funds.
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in Business
The Ins and Outs of Bootstrapping
Bootstrapping is launching a business with little or no cash investment or other support. It’s not easy, but it has been done successfully.
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in Investing
Bond Rating Definition
A bond rating is a grade given to bonds that indicates their credit quality.
