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Recruiters You Should Meet to Staff for Success

Harmonious Workplaces

These professionals stand out as some of the best I’ve met in the biz When I worked as an executive or a consultant advising C-suite leaders and business owners, many of them complained about their inability to attract and recruit talent. During my career of 25 years, I have met and worked with dozens of recruiters and search firms.

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Holiday Human-Capital Culling Could Cost

Harmonious Workplaces

When one speaks with business owners, executives, or recruiters, about and during the hiring process, the message has become more pointed post-Thanksgiving from “We’re not sure when we will make our decision” to “We’ll make a decision after the holidays.” Enter the role of the ethical certified management consultant.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

The firm is an excellent launch pad for individuals with an excellent work ethic and aspirations of rapid career growth. Oliver Wyman actively recruits for internships at target schools, and interns are typically in their junior/penultimate year of university studies. They look at tier 1 and some select tier 2 universities.

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New Supply Chain Jobs Are Emerging as AI Takes Hold

Harvard Business

Sustainers who ensure intelligent systems stay true to their original goals without crossing ethical lines or reinforcing bias. Recruitment, performance metrics, and career advancement all need to be viewed through a lens of technology-driven innovation. Their role: improve process efficiencies. Remove the robot from the human.

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Cybersecurity Has a Serious Talent Shortage. Here’s How to Fix It

Harvard Business

Some characteristics of a successful cybersecurity professional simply can’t be taught in a classroom: unbridled curiosity, passion for problem solving, strong ethics, and an understanding of risks. Improve your engagement and outreach: Don’t limit yourself to the same old career fairs and recruiting programs of yesteryear.

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How to Work from Home When You Have Kids

Harvard Business

. “Eliminating my commute frees up seven more hours per week I can spend reaching out to clients,” or “my being in Chicago allows the company to cover the Midwest markets efficiently and at no additional cost” are more compelling, inarguable statements than “I wanted to spend more time at home.”

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Want Less-Biased Decisions? Use Algorithms.

Harvard Business

Real-world applications range from medical diagnoses and judicial sentencing to professional recruiting and resource allocation in public agencies. Is this revolution a good thing? There seems to be a growing cadre of authors, academics, and journalists that would answer in the negative.