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Addressing Skills Gaps in the Labor Market

Harmonious Workplaces

Business owners, do you have concerns about skills gaps in the labor market? Skills-based hiring has become one of the most cited trends in HR and organizational development. Here, employers seek to use skills rather than education requirements for hiring purposes.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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The Importance of Investing in Employee Development During Tough Economic Times

Clarity Consultants

Employing a team of strong workers can help you get through these unknown times, which is why investing in employee development is crucial. Learning new skills and competencies is the bread and butter of a learning and development program. Providing learning and development opportunities does just that.

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Mastering Business Marketing and Advertising: A Comprehensive Guide

Business Consulting Agency

Marketing and advertising are the lifeblood of any business, irrespective of its size or industry. In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to market and advertise a business and highlight the invaluable role of business consulting agencies and marketing consulting services in optimizing these efforts.

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An Overview of Digital Marketing Consulting

Tom Spencer

Digital marketing consultants provide marketing advice and optimize the online presence of organizations so that they can be easily found by their target audience. Businesses, non-profits, and governments are all interested in increasing their online visibility, and digital marketing consultants have the ability to make this happen.

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Digital Skills Provide a Development Path for Sub-Saharan Africa

Harvard Business

Fortunately, a new development playbook to solve this problem is already evolving, and it is anchored on the young people equipped with advanced digital skills in Sub-Saharan Africa. These young workers are digitally savvy, creative, and can lead a massive transformation — if they’re equipped and supported to unlock their potential.

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How to Start Your Coaching Business from Scratch in Less than 90 Days with Kimberly Bolton

Consulting Matters

The belief that you “should already know” how to launch a business, market yourself, land clients, and deliver results as a consultant or coach is a total myth. This is a common barrier when it comes to taking the leap from being an employee into full-time consulting or coaching business ownership. But here’s the thing.

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