Alan Liao

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As the electric vehicle (EV) market expands, manufacturing processes must adapt to meet the growing demand for effectiveness, environmental responsibility, and localized production.

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By addressing certain key factors and planning for anticipated challenges, organizations can successfully tap into global talent. Hiring internationally brings both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. As companies consider a truly global talent pool, they must also consider the legal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in each country. Additionally, cultural differences, language barriers and time zone variances can impact effective team collaboration and communication. To leverage the benefits and mitigate the challenges of hiring international talent, the members of Fast Company Executive Board share key considerations to keep in mind.

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With every step your business takes, it's essential to keep your customers, team, and industry associates informed, engaged, and connected to foster brand alliance and future growth. To keep a community thriving in any industry, company leaders need to create multiple opportunities for their stakeholders to engage. Whether it's through a customer online forum that supports the end users of the brand's products and services, or through virtual and in-person networking events that allow colleagues in the community to socialize and sound off on the latest hot business topics, people usually gravitate toward the spaces they feel most welcomed and connected. Below, 15 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each weigh in on how business leaders can work to create a more vibrant community centered around their company's mission and vision for future long-term success.

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Global battery manufacturing must continue pushing toward a more sustainable trajectory. Here's how.