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Ethical Culture in Corporations
Business values need to be consistent with society’s ethical expectations. The current buzzword in the financial services sector is “culture”. From bank executives proclaiming employee (mis)conduct that is inconsistent with their company’s culture, to regulators seeking to operationalise culture into a legislative standard and, most recently, David Murray, who led the Financial System Inquiry, invoking […]
Commonwealth Bank Insurance Scandal
Two articles suggesting why bank financial advisors are best avoided if you want honest advice… http://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/comminsure-life-insurance-has-lost-its-noble-purpose-20160315-gnjr6d.html http://www.smh.com.au/money/motley-fool-dont-buy-what-your-planner-is-selling-20160314-gnixms.html
Howard Smith
Howard Smith is a physician trained in New Zealand. After research fellowships in New Zealand, USA and Scotland, he worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years, first as a research scientist in the UK, and more recently as Medical Director of the Australian subsidiary of an overseas multinational company. He is now in practice […]
Walking And Talking With God – Growing On!
14. Growing on Now it’s time to make these words your own. Ev’ry time I feel the spirit, Movin’ in my heart, I will pray. (traditional) For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also […]
Walking And Talking With God – Revelation
6. New Testament Walkers and Talkers vii. Revelation Thinking It is an awesome task to comment on the book of Revelation, and I sense that it is not my role here other than very briefly and superficially. Together with the book of Daniel, this must be the purest example of hearing God’s voice – and […]
Business Praise 45. Finance – Legal Services
We need lawyers sometimes. To draft agreements, contracts, and patents, To manage litigation, inter-company disputes, Assist with Regulatory Submissions to Government, Trade practice, legislation, and on and on. Some of these things are fun, others not very pleasant. We live in a litigious society. Thank you for their careful work. Your kingdom is all about […]
Business Praise 46. Finance – Reports
I have to prepare a report. It’s one of the more tedious things I have to do. I’d rather talk than write! But the system requires it. I usually tend to delay as long as possible, Then when I finally start, it seems to come together faster than I thought. Do you need a report […]
Business Praise 31. Growth – Manufacturing
We’re very proud of our factory people. They are the life blood of our business. And have won many awards for high standards of quality. Customer service, environmental friendliness, Self-managed work teams, quality of product. Safety, the list goes on. What is the product in your business, Lord? And where is it made? “You are […]
Business Praise 47. Finance – Superannuation
My superannuation has been growing for 20 years, With contributions by me and my employer. And it will grow a bit more before I retire. It’s a privilege for which I thank you. Many people don’t have this resource. When the time comes, help me to invest it wisely. I want to maintain a lifestyle […]
Business Praise 32. Growth – Priorities
I seem to have a conflict of priorities. I can’t be in two places at the same time. Both appear to demand my presence With cries of “lack of support” from their sponsors. This doesn’t seem to be your problem, Lord. Your divine omnipresence solves that easily, But your humanity understands my position. How do […]
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