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3 Ways Social Entrepreneurs Can Solve Their Talent Problem

Harvard Business

Bringing light to Africa , mobile banking to Bangladesh , low-cost health care to Nepal, or better school lunches to the American cafeteria: In all these cases, the private sector is a big part of the action. The second most important problem, finding and keeping talented people (36%), becomes crucial as entrepreneurs secure some funding.

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Analysis Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

It’s not just their impressive credentials that sets employees apart; Analysis Group has a strong reputation as a great place to work and has scooped up a hatful of awards, including Glassdoor’s 2015 Employees’ Choice Award for small and medium businesses. 2015) #23 in The Top 50 Consulting Firms – Vault. The good news?

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

I recently had the chance to talk with Stephanie Green, Manager of Talent Acquisition for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at IMS Consulting Group. Tom: How many graduates is IMS Consulting Group looking to hire for 2015? For the 2015 intake we have hired about 25. Tom: Are you still accepting applications for 2015?

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Towers Watson Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Note: To continue the merger and consolidation excitement, Willis Group (a large insurance provider interested largely in the actuarial practice of Towers Watson) and Towers Watson announced on June 30, 2015 that they had agreed to a $18B merger. Talent Assessment. Talent Management. It may also consist of a group interview.

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How Volvo Reinvented Itself Through Hiring

Harvard Business

Many legacy companies would like to transform themselves into agile, talent-first organizations. Developing what we call an “M&A strategy for talent” is one way to overcome this. . The CHRO needs to be at the center of any acquisition of talent from the outside. “Once, you needed mechanical engineers.

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What 11 CEOs Have Learned About Championing Diversity

Harvard Business

The business case for diversity is clear. Based on evidence that diversity initiatives are more effective if they start at the top , I interviewed 11 CEOs who have made a public commitment to diversity about how they are creating more diverse workforces. Interviews were recorded and professionally transcribed.

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Identifying Leaders Who Could Bypass the Typical Promotion Path

Harvard Business

In a 2015 report, the Boston Consulting Group labeled the occurrence “ leapfrog successions.” This trend has key implications for talent management. Depending upon the range of the program, many set leaders up in high stakes situations such as customer meetings, investor dinners, and even interviews with the press.