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Challenging the status quo at work
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Creating a successful business culture
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Immigration to support society
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A future with care robotics
Using cutting-edge technology to support elderly patients could help combat problems associated with ageing societies.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Training.jpg)
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How to ruin your status in one minute
Giving a successful acceptance speech is a skill that can be learnt and honed.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Feng-Shui-plum.jpg)
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Opening up to wealth in 2015
According to the Chinese art of feng shui, this year the global economy will stabilise.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Cotton: organic trumps tradition
New studies show using a percentage of organic cotton fibre in each garment or article created reduces total carbon footprint.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greg-square.jpg)
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How to amplify the quiet ones
Recognising the needs of introverts and extroverts, and providing tailored opportunities are key to eliciting ideas.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Law helps or hinders agency staff?
Proposed changes to the Worker Dispatch Law neglect to address the issues of part-time and fixed-term employment.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greg-square.jpg)
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Making Yourself Clear
Engaging the audience with a dynamic delivery is as important as the content of the message.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Culprits of Falling Fish Stocks
Academics call for monitoring and conservation of the marine ecosystem to protect against overfishing.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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What Makes Us Fans
New research shows how and why people develop a fondness for a particular sports person or team.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Protecting Nature’s Pollinators
Debate is ongoing about chemicals introduced into the environment to allegedly protect plants from weeds, diseases and insects.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Nadine-Robb1-e14144882504901.jpg)
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Finding Harmony through the Outdoors
Spending time with Mother Nature can help restore inner balance amid the hustle and bustle of daily life.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Training.jpg)
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Selling Isn’t Telling
Asking questions, rather than giving presentations, can provide the client with solutions, and increase sales.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Bears.jpg)
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Wild threads
Distressed denim, created by zoo animals, has been used to make designer jeans in support of a zoo in Ibaraki Prefecture.E-bulletin
Shopping Uncovered
New research shows the role of shopping, and the effectiveness of buying behaviour on mothers in Japan.E-bulletin
Growth in EU organics
An equivalency agreement allows Japan and EU member countries to import and export organic products with ease.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Protecting against cyber attacks
The right team, planning and attention to detail were valuable assets to deliver a technologically safe and successful London Olympic and Paralympic Games.E-bulletin
Team games can benefit firms
Participating at the event promotes international relations, a positive working environment, and improved relationships with business contacts.E-bulletin
The key to personal leadership
Setting a vision for your business that is concrete, clear and well-communicated is crucial in order to help your team be more self-directed.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Addressing talent shortages in Japan
Efforts to attract more foreign workers to Tokyo may bring wider financial benefits.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Green and Healthy Beauty Choices
Establishing the origin of ingredients is vital in selection.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Online Media Key to Decision-making
Insights from big data have a huge impact on social and business environments.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Training.jpg)
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Do You Have A Sales Philosophy?
Searching your heart for your true intentions could be the way to find success in sales.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Racist in the West, Cool in Japan
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne's "Hello Kitty" music video, set in Tokyo, sparks online debate.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/banner2.jpg)
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Open-book Management
Sharing financials with your team, as well as disclosing current, relevant information can motivate staff and empower companies to be accountable.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/michael-bobrove-square.jpg)
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Medical Tourism Explained
Travelling for medical care, also known as medical tourism, is a rapidly growing industry valued upwards of $60bn annually.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Dominic_square.png)
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The Business of Omotenashi
There are some things unique to Japan that are beyond cool, but nevertheless represent latent national assets, such as the phenomenon called omotenashi.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jonathan.sampson-square.png)
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