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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

Today’s workplace strives to employ DEI strategies to foster innovation, employee satisfaction, and a competitive edge. This bias, predicated on age, undermines the principles of equity and diversity with potential ethical issues. Most older workers feel employers should do more to counteract ageism (AARP, 2021).

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Virtual Coaching is Inevitable but is it Effective?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Although evidence suggests that the challenges with the lack of multiple cues and sharing emotions could be moderated by a skilled virtual coach, it is best to look at each client's situation and needs uniquely rather than a one size fits all strategy. The Center for Creative Leadership handbook of leadership development (pp.

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History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) ? ?Prehistoric OD.

Consulting and Organizational Management

All the imaginary stuff about Karg and the Court Jesters wasn’t what we (and the editors) needed for a more serious handbook for OD Practitioners. There is no reason to believe that a cave woman would have had to be “brave” to speak her mind in the scenario where the men are considering their hunting strategy.