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Mars Incorporated: A Sweet Place to Work

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Its diversified galaxy of brands for man and beast are iconic -- from chocolate favorites like M&M's and Snickers to Wrigley's Juicy Fruit and Lifesavers to pet-care products like Pedigree and Whiskas, as well as Uncle Ben's Converted Rice. John Agno: When Doing It All Won't Do: A Self-Coaching Guide for Career Women. ?

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The Connected Mobility of the Millennial Generations

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The seamless experience they desire with your business, to which they would probably never admit, is based on wanting to discover you and your product or service. Books Business Coaching Career Communication Current Affairs Memes Self-Awareness Web/Tech advertising earned media Facebook Internet U.S. Related articles. Census U.S.

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A Drive for Excellence

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Since the mid-1970s, GM, Ford and Chrysler started to be led by financially-oriented management rather than "car guys" who worked to "harvest" corporate assets and squeeze out maximum profits as product quality declined. products during the 10s and 20s. .

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Pre-Employment Self Assessments

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Under pressure to cut costs and boost productivity, employers are trying to predict specific outcomes, such as whether a prospective hire will quit too soon, file disability claims or steal. billion in 2011, up 15% from 2010, according to research firm Gartner. Personality tests have a long history in hiring. "The

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Holding Powerful & Arrogant Bosses Accountable

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Winston’s career experience included successful stints at Motorola, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed. Source: The New York Times, February 20, 2011. He also worked previously as the global head of worldwide leadership and organizational strategy at Merrill Lynch in New York.

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Talent Shortages from a Changing Workforce

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He has a familiar combination of challenges including 40% of his employees and 70% of his leaders ready to retire , competitors trying to poach his strongest mid-career talent plus problems attracting (and retaining!) That was a question I recently heard from an executive running a major engineering organization. . Of course, he’s not alone.

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Why a Leadership Checklist

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Consider the executive who briefed his top management team on the company's plans for the coming year, referencing products launches, pricing pressures, and analyst concerns. © 2011 Michael Useem, author of The Leader's Checklist. By Michael Useem, Author of The Leader's Checklist.