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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). I allowed my typical goatee to return, and, on the first meeting with the team, this individual grimaced and said they didn’t remember me having a beard and that it made me look very old. I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday.

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How to Solve 3 Modern Cross-Cultural Leadership Challenges

Organizational Talent Consulting

Regardless of your industry, you will likely experience vast differences between cultural expectations among employees, challenges in attracting and retaining culturally diverse talent, and the growing need to develop intercultural professionals and leaders. Cross-cultural differences require leaders with cultural agility.

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How to Activate Team Creativity and Innovation

Organizational Talent Consulting

Maybe you're skeptical of whether it is possible to develop a creative and innovative team and believe you should just hire for it. A common argument presented in support of team development is that if people were born with creativity, we would observe more consistency in creativity among team members.

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Unlocking Profitability: How Business Consulting Services Drive Success

Business Consulting Agency

Strategic Planning : Developing and executing effective strategies that align with business objectives. Talent Optimization : Recruiting, retaining, and nurturing skilled employees to drive productivity and innovation. A study by McKinsey & Company found that improved operational efficiency can lead to cost savings of 20-30%.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Employees who take advantage of the situation may neglect or avoid participating in virtual meetings, discussions, or projects. Schedule regular check-ins, team meetings, and one-on-one discussions to stay connected. Included training in team meetings. This means more than just doing team meetings on a weekly basis.

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Overcoming Business Challenges with Business Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

According to a study by McKinsey, 45% of companies cite “lack of understanding of local market dynamics” as a significant barrier to market entry. A study by the Hinge Research Institute revealed that companies working with consultants experienced a 26% increase in profitability.

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Consultant Profile Series: Dane Sequeira

Tom Spencer

in Mechanical Engineering, studying under Dr. Brian Mann. In the field of nonlinear dynamics, Dane studied ocean energy harvesting buoys. Consulting provided a good opportunity for me to apply my skills in research and development, but simultaneously get exposure to other industries and positions out there in the business world.