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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). 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. I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday.

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How to Solve 3 Modern Cross-Cultural Leadership Challenges

Organizational Talent Consulting

A large-scale global study involving over 32,000 people from 28 countries found only 20% are willing to have someone they disagree with their point of view as a coworker. Cross-Cultural Strategy #2: Recruit for Intercultural Competence Talent acquisition is a critical process for any leader and business.

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Networking Your Way into Consulting, Even in a Pandemic

Tom Spencer

Networking involves establishing new connections with others in your field of interest as well as strengthening existing relationships with colleagues, bosses, pupils, and people you briefly met at a conference or meeting. You might attend conferences for an organization, society, or research area to meet new people.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Employees who take advantage of the situation may neglect or avoid participating in virtual meetings, discussions, or projects. Schedule regular check-ins, team meetings, and one-on-one discussions to stay connected. Included training in team meetings. This means more than just doing team meetings on a weekly basis.

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Consultant Profile Series: Dane Sequeira

Tom Spencer

in Mechanical Engineering, studying under Dr. Brian Mann. In the field of nonlinear dynamics, Dane studied ocean energy harvesting buoys. It is hard to get a semblance of the companies until you go through the recruiting process, meet people, and actually talk about what work they are doing. In 2019 he earned his Ph.D.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

Whether you are studying for your MBA , Ph.D., You might be completing case studies, conducting experiments, and writing lengthy legal reports, all of which will prepare you for your career. 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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Unlocking Profitability: How Business Consulting Services Drive Success

Business Consulting Agency

Talent Optimization : Recruiting, retaining, and nurturing skilled employees to drive productivity and innovation. A study by McKinsey & Company found that improved operational efficiency can lead to cost savings of 20-30%. Market Competition : Staying ahead of competitors by continually adapting to changing market dynamics.