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IBM Focuses HR on Change

Harvard Business Review

In their role of stewards of policy compliance, they can tend to be a brake on change. In growth markets like Kenya and Malaysia, people needed to develop marketing and innovation skills. Growth market leaders learn from major markets, and equally important, vice versa.". But not at IBM. Fostered global teamwork.

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7 Tips for Managing Freelancers and Independent Contractors

Harvard Business Review

Compliance departments in some organizations might worry that doing these things makes freelancers look too much like employees for legal and tax purposes, and managers certainly need to be careful not to overstep any employment laws or HR guidelines. . ” Pay them well. They deserve to be treated fairly. ” he explains.