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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.” International Journal of Human Resource Management, 29 (1), 6–33. Hellgren, J.,

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

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. Such age-diverse teams are more innovative and representative of society, better equipping them to meet the needs of a diverse customer base.

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Consulting’s Unofficial Interview Hurdle – The Airplane Test

Tom Spencer

Attending a virtual office hour or recruiting event will net you some one-on-one time with a consultant or recruiter – another airplane test. Before an interview, you should receive the names of those you will meet. Sign up for a one-on-one session with a company recruiter and chat with them virtually or on the phone.

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How to Activate Team Creativity and Innovation

Organizational Talent Consulting

Examples could include speaking up in meetings, holding a door for someone, smiling, or greeting someone by name when walking down the hall. Innovative Workforce Development Step #4: Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce Who gets hired, promoted, and fired, and for what both creates and reinforces your organization's culture.

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Want a Data-Driven Organization? Start with Your Talent Strategy

Organizational Talent Consulting

Talent Strategy Step #1: Identify the right analytical skill sets After establishing your data-analytics strategy that is tightly aligned with the mission and culture of the ogranization you need to determine the roles and the knowledge, skills and abilities of the talent most critical to meeting the needs. Organizational Talent Consulting.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

When it came to completing assignments, submitting journal papers, or creating slide decks, I used to always strive for absolute perfection. When applying to consulting firms, recruiters and hiring managers care much more about the impact and value you have had on an organization.

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6 Organizational Culture Change Strategies

Organizational Talent Consulting

If you are looking for a good discussion topic at an upcoming meeting, take some time to ask those attending how they would describe the organization's culture. Examples could include speaking up in meetings, holding a door for someone, smiling, or greeting someone by name when walking down the hall. What is Organizational Culture?

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