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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday. Ageism’s Pervasive Impact Educational and Training Disparities Studies show a direct correlation between lower levels of education and training and decreased employment rates (OECD/Generation, 2023).

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Better Managers Isn't Enough for Higher Engagement

Markovitz Consulting

(Note: this article first appeared in Industry Week.) A recent article by Sam Walker in the Wall Street Journal argues that better managers are the key to delivering better results. He places the burden for increasing engagement on the individual manager. That seems risky to me. Cambridge Engineering in St.

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Why Write and Publish Business Articles? For 5 Good Reasons!

Emerson Consulting Group

In a world filled with tweets, ever-breaking news, a thousand TV channels and podcasts galore, is there any point to toiling away at an article, then seeking a journal or magazine willing to publish it? Publishing articles can promote your business. Publishing articles offer higher levels of credibility.

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Music for Motivation and Resilience

Harmonious Workplaces

While I cannot ever claim to be a fitness expert, and I have a long way to go in my personal health goals, I have these programs to thank for my progress so far… plus an additional ingredient… Through the years, I have changed my workout routines, incorporating bodyweight training, trail running, and (my latest craze) kettlebell exercises.

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7 Reasons Why Your Clients Aren't "Getting It" When you Talk and Write About What You Do

Consulting Matters

Related Article: "How to Find the Exact Words That Attract Your Ideal Clients". And Google also liked my article and video on silo-busting and rewarded me with organic search to my website. As former leaders, we are trained to speak corporate. Try handwriting your ideas in a journal. You are not alone. Pretty cool, huh?

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Nurturing Psychological Safety in the Workplace Through an Age-Diverse Lens

Harmonious Workplaces

2019) examined 121 peer-reviewed articles and unveiled five core themes that encapsulate the nuances of generational cohort disparities in the workplace: team dynamics, conflict, leadership, wages/work environment, and commitment. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 32 (18), 3777–3804. link] Lester, Standifer, R.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

In this article, we will examine 5 strategies that you can adopt to increase your chances of success. Ideal backgrounds include business communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, and advertising. If you’ve already landed a job, taking additional online courses can help to accelerate your on-the-job training.