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Is Your Company as Ethical as It Seems?

Harvard Business Review

The CEO of Volkswagen from 1993 to 2002 was famous for his willingness to demote or fire employees who failed to meet expectations. In ethics workshops, employees were specifically warned not to create fake accounts and credit cards to boost sales numbers. His successor frequently berated poorly performing employees.

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Every Generation Wants Meaningful Work — but Thinks Other Age Groups Are in It for the Money

Harvard Business Review

” Millennials (born between 1984-2002): “I would rather make nothing and love going to work every day than make a ton of money and hate going to work every day.” They can work to overcome generational stereotypes as they design jobs, recruit and select employees, and allow people to develop throughout their career.

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The Problem With Coaching | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Okay, let me see if I understand this…a good coach doesn’t necessarily need any experience, but if they’re a really good listener, can restate what their client tells them, and ask a few good questions, then they can miraculously lead a client to the ah-ha moment that transforms their life and their career.

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