EI

Expeditors Announces Semi-annual Cash Dividend of $0.50

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Maritime, Air, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Expeditors International, Companies, EI, Logistics, Business, Economy of the United States

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD) today announced that on November 4, 2019, its Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on December 16, 2019 to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD) today announced that on November 4, 2019, its Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on December 16, 2019 to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2019.
  • Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
  • The Company employs trained professionals in 176 district offices and numerous branch locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system.
  • Services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution and customized logistics solutions.

The EI Advantage: How Four Seasons Drives Innovation and Business Success through the Power of Emotional Intelligence

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Articles, Human behavior, Academic disciplines, Life skills, Emotional Intelligence, Popular psychology, Positive psychology, Organizational culture, Mental toughness, Empowerment, EI

Nonetheless, EI is often downplayed as a 'nice-to-have' soft skill when compared to others skills such as mental toughness, drive and analytical ability.

Key Points: 
  • Nonetheless, EI is often downplayed as a 'nice-to-have' soft skill when compared to others skills such as mental toughness, drive and analytical ability.
  • Inspired by this legacy, Four Seasons sponsored the HBR-AS study to elevate the discourse around corporate culture and champion the "EI Advantage" as an important driver of company culture innovation.
  • In this context, prioritizing emotional intelligence represents nothing less than the evolution of the modern workplace."
  • EI gives organizations an "innovation premium" by fostering the cultural ingredients that spur innovation, including empowerment, communication, collaboration and higher tolerance for risk.