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A More Humane Approach to Firing People

Harvard Business

A couple of years ago, however, I decided to try a new approach, one that that is both more humane and better for the company culture and the business. I have reviewed their resumes at their request, made introductions and offered to serve as a reference. I call them “transparent separations.”

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

“I am competitive in nature and always give the best in whatever I do and my passions include photography, travelling and embracing new cultures and languages. ” “A ‘firm called BCG’ advertised at my engineering institute’s placement cell. Hence I entered consulting. ” Pure humor.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

After all, she says, the goal with any reference check is to “go beyond simply verifying facts” on a resume. But what you learn will help you get a sense for whether the candidate is “a cultural fit” for your organization. What you learn should form the basis of your questions for the references.

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KPMG Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

.” Explaining the tag line in a company statement, KPMG marketing officer Tim Pearson said, “The emphasis on clarity – not simply knowledge management or insight – in our brand advertising campaign strongly differentiates KPMG in the increasingly crowded business advisory arena and articulates KPMG’s business strategy.”