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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). In 2023, at the age of 47, I attained a role in a family-owned business after shaving my beard prior to the interview. I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday. The interview ended. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

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Holiday Human-Capital Culling Could Cost

Harmonious Workplaces

Everywhere you look online during the 2023 holiday season, you’ll see three things: A ridiculous amount of ads for products you don’t need or want… but might buy anyway. Indeed & Glassdoor’s Hiring and Workplace Trends Report 2023. On the shoulders of giants: A meta-review of strategic human resource management. Hellgren, J.,

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Want a Data-Driven Organization? Start with Your Talent Strategy

Organizational Talent Consulting

There is a high demand for employees with data analytics skills, and it is very challenging to source, recruit, and retain those who possess these analytical attributes. An organization's perceived value associated with analytics directly influences decisions on the best way to align analytical resources across the business.

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Key Technology Trends in the Construction Industry in 2024

Epicflow

As a result, construction companies can minimize their projects’ timelines, reduce labor costs, and optimize the use of material resources. [2] This is a real challenge for the domain – without the required human resources, construction projects will be delayed and overbudgeted. damage or cracking on buildings). [2] PlanRadar.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

However, companies like Tesla, Amazon, Disney, Starbucks, Walmart, GM, UPS, and Dell have already ended remote work in 2023. Not everyone has the same access to resources, reliable internet connections, or conducive home environments. Provide access to online training resources, virtual workshops, or conferences. hours a week.

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DEI Is Under Attack. Here’s How Companies Can Mitigate the Legal Risks.

Harvard Business

In June 2023, the Supreme Court effectively ended race-based affirmative action in higher education in the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) case. On the heels of that decision, newly empowered activists have brought a barrage of challenges against workplace DEI efforts.

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We May Not Have a Clear Path, But We Each Have One

Harmonious Workplaces

Facilitated by Christina Walsh, the topic of discussion involved the “refraction points” (Nour, 2023) in our lives and careers , which bend our trajectory in new directions. I also handled recruitment, payroll, inventory management, and other store operations. In this role, I performed all aspects of business. References De Botton, A.

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