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How My Company Created an Apprenticeship Program to Help Diversify Tech

Harvard Business

To address some of these issues, my company decided to create a pilot apprenticeship program to create and grow a sustainable diverse talent pipeline separate from that of college graduates. They recruited a group of 30 individuals, ages 18-20, who expressed interest in the program. But we actually ended up with too many volunteers.

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How to Help the Employees You Gain in a Merger Succeed

Harvard Business

Talent acquisition is acqui-hiring’s main purpose, say innovation pundits — everything else matters less. While the size and circumstances of Jet.com’s deal are atypical, one clear takeaway stands out: These types of acquisitions aren’t about procuring talent; they’re about producing impact.