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How to Build an Intersectional Approach to Talent Management

Harvard Business

Many organizations now realize that their struggles with workplace culture and recruitment may stem from a monolithic approach to policies, processes, and mindsets.

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Why On-Demand Talent Is the Future

Comatch

There is no way around it: on-demand talent is the future of work. An increasingly digital business landscape has meant a growing demand from companies for highly specialized talent to help navigate this changing business environment. . Hiring On-Demand Talent: The Advantages. Advantage #1: A Solution to the Talent Problem.

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Product Management – What Is It and How to Get Started

Tom Spencer

Product managers have a dynamic role within companies, sitting at the intersection between business leaders, customers, engineers, and designers. In this article, I will examine the nature of products and the product life cycle , and break down a bit of what product managers do and how to break into this line of work.

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Better Managers Isn't Enough for Higher Engagement

Markovitz Consulting

A recent article by Sam Walker in the Wall Street Journal argues that better managers are the key to delivering better results. Walker cites research by Gallup showing that the quality of middle managers determines 70% of the variance between high-performing and low-performing companies. So this makes sense. That seems risky to me.

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“Up or Out” Policy

Tom Spencer

It is common for top consulting firms to subject consultants to a rigorous “up or out” policy. If a consultant is falling short, they will normally have opportunities to talk to their manager about areas for improvement and benchmarks to measure progress. Consulting firms appear to employ the “up or out” policy for three reasons.

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Risk Management Concepts

CaseInterview.com

In the world of risk management, we differentiate between downside risk exposure versus downside risk realization. This doesn’t mean you were special or talented. Much of the work I do with clients is focused on risk management. What I’ve described above is the practice of risk management. Unsubscribe at any time.

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How to attract talent when location is no longer a differentiator

Brimstone Consulting

With the shift to remote work, employee experience and culture are crucial to attracting and retaining talent. A recent survey found that 67% of companies that implemented remote work policies in response to the pandemic expect these policies to remain in place either permanently or for the long-term.

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