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Jan 11, 2021
Breakthroughs in Building Business Relationships in a Virtual World
Building relationships online is crucial in today’s virtual world. From digital relationship building to remote business development, discover strategies for virtual networking, employee engagement, and leveraging collaboration tools to create meaningful connections and drive success. Let’s dive into these breakthroughs.
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Dec 24, 2020
Women in Supply Chain: Closing the Gender Gap
Successful and well-balanced companies understand the significant benefits of gender diversity, particularly with women in supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing leadership roles. So why does recruiting more women in these critical industries remain a challenge?
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Dec 23, 2020
Why We Need to Talk About Well-being in the Workplace
After experiencing personal loss, Shelly Ibach, President and CEO of Sleep Number, recognized the deeper healing power of sleep, reinforcing the company’s commitment to employee well-being. Sleep Number’s focus on corporate wellness strategies and creating a mentally healthy workplace remains a key aspect of their culture, emphasizing the importance of health and wellness at work.
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Dec 11, 2020
Head into the New Year with a Revitalized Career Plan
Take stock of where you are now in your career, conduct a self-assessment to identify skill gaps, and set new goals. By creating a career development plan, you can celebrate your successes and gain the perspective needed to ensure you’re on the right path. This will give you the tools to set career goals, develop a clear plan, and take the necessary steps to achieve career success in the new year.
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Dec 11, 2020
Six Questions You Should Ask in an Interview
Asking thoughtful and strategic interview questions can help you stand out and build rapport with interviewers. These questions demonstrate your genuine interest in the role, company, and its culture, showing that you’re a prepared and engaged candidate.
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Dec 08, 2020
A Paradigm Shift: Leaders Who Coach
The pandemic amplified the need for Ericsson to bring about a paradigm shift in their leadership culture. Priyanka Anand, VP and Head of Human Resources and Linda Lindberg, VP and Head of Commercial Management for Ericsson Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, share how Ericsson helped their line leaders evolve into strong coaches.
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Dec 08, 2020
Now is the Time to Hire a Transformational Leader
Transformational leadership will be critical for organizations as we look to the future. With such high demand, organizations must have an agile recruitment strategy to successfully hire the executives of their choice.
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Dec 08, 2020
The Pandemic as a Catalyst for HR Reinvention
Amid the pandemic, HR leaders have driven HR transformation, reshaping long-standing policies with strategic management and flexible practices to adapt and improve the way organizations manage their employee experience. Learn how these changes are shaping the future of HR.
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Nov 23, 2020
Reinventing Today’s Workforce: Welcome to the Skills Economy
Michael Priddis, CEO of Faethm, shares the opportunities for companies that adopt a data-enabled and human-first approach to workforce transformation, in response to automation, COVID and recession, to rapidly upskill and reskill their workforces to transition to the jobs of tomorrow.
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Nov 18, 2020
Top Four Takeaways to Advance the Convergence of Learning and Work
It’s time to change the way we think about and deploy learning within organizations. We need this shift not only to meet future skills needs, but also to leverage career development programs, continuous learning, and upskilling to maximize the value from human capital, the real engine of growth and success.
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Nov 09, 2020
There Isn’t a Better Time to Build a True Coaching Culture
When building a coaching culture, leaders must focus on key qualities such as continuous learning, leadership development, and performance coaching to foster an environment where employees feel confident, engaged, and empowered to contribute innovative ideas. By incorporating these principles, organizations can create a supportive framework that drives long-term success.
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Nov 09, 2020
If You Must Downsize, Ask This Key Question First
For organizations navigating a post-pandemic workforce, three practices—reskilling, upskilling, workforce redeployment, managing organizational transformation, and building a highly skilled, future-ready workforce—can help manage downsizing, minimize layoffs, and foster long-term success in a world reshaped by COVID-19.