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What is consulting?

Tom Spencer

Chief topics central to the job description of HR consultants are, among others, organizational changes, change management, terms of employment, learning & development, talent management and retirement. This post provided a brief overview of consulting, and attempted to answer three questions that students often have about the industry.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

It is worth noting that the exact extent of remote work adoption varies across countries, industries, and individual company policies. Impact on Traditional Workspaces: Remote work has significant implications for traditional office spaces, commercial real estate, and urban planning.

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Quote Your Consulting Billing Rate with Confidence

Successful Independent Consulting

There are other ways to bill for your talent and expertise but those will be covered in another article. Although rate information is a closely guarded secret, based on my 20 years in the industry here are very rough ballpark numbers for “management consulting” (not IT consulting, project management, training development, etc.).

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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

Porter argues that companies that focus on creating value will be more successful in the long run, as they will be able to attract more customers, retain talented employees, and build strong relationships with suppliers. These securities, which were backed by real-estate mortgages, were sold to investors as a safe investment.

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What’s Driving Superstar Companies, Industries, and Cities

Harvard Business

These “superstar” sectors include financial services such as banking, insurance, and asset management, professional services, internet and software, real estate, and pharmaceuticals and medical products. Acquisitions, bold investment in intangible assets, and attracting talent can ultimately make the difference.

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Leader Insights – Interview with Mark Costello, CEO of Hubb

Eupnea Management Consulting

Having started his career with Royal Sun Alliance within the insurance industry about three decades ago, today with enthusiasm he describes to our team how Hubb, a AI-driven insurance broker, has successfully grown as a startup business recently and his aim to be inside the top 100 insurers after 15 months of trading.

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A Guide to Finding and Hiring the Best Contractors

Harvard Business

The rise of — and demand for — contractors is starting to rewrite the rules of talent. Be open to industry transfers and a range of experience levels. Our data shows that 70% of contractors who switched jobs in the past year moved to an entirely different industry.