N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Insurance executives must possess diverse skills and qualities to excel in this dynamic environment.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Technology Industry Executive search firms play a vital role in the technology industry by helping organizations navigate the complex talent acquisition landscape. Technology leaders must possess diverse skills and competencies in this ever-changing landscape.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving job market, individuals are constantly on the lookout for career paths that promise stability, growth, and fulfillment. One such path that often flies under the radar is consumer non-durables a good career path. This industry plays a crucial role in our daily lives and the global economy.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The value of diverse workforces are widely accepted, so it’s no surprise that organizations are striving to achieve greater diversity at all levels. Diverse applicants. By contrast, when the company was led by a woman and made claims about the importance of diversity, 33% of women applied for those roles.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Ubiquitous online access and dependence on digital platforms for real-time information, both professionally and recreationally, has accelerated innovation in leveraging and utilizing technology. The growth of technology innovation and its integration into nearly all professional life poses both an opportunity and a new threat.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Early figures and forecasts show that the mining sector is in for one of the most robust years off the back of the soaring demand for commodities and the industry’s impressive rebound in the second half of 2021. Increased Demand for Diverse C-Suite Talent. Battle for Top C-Suite Talent Continues.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. They take a proactive approach, anticipating future industry changes and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2021

While much needs to be done to neutralize our biases and unleash untapped talent – Nadia Rawlinson, Chief Purpose Officer of Slack, is already hard at work developing the one asset she feels will help ensure deep-level diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. But in my career, I have found so much value in the unexpected.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Olver’s work in international development, the tech industry and now, at Inspire, has all given her a distinctive perspective on the significance of HR in helping companies stay ahead of the curve. Aspiring industry professionals and industry veterans alike will gain invaluable insights and inspiration from this HR thought leader.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Yellow Cab) eventually upends the industry — and applying it to yourself and your career. As the co-founder of a boutique investment firm with Clayton Christensen, Whitney Johnson came to realize that the frameworks of disruption not only apply to innovation and investing, but to individuals. Borders, Uber v.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The HR Digest talked to Quita Highsmith to discuss the essential role of HR in building a culture of agility, innovation, and engagement. The Genentech company culture is vibrant and composed of the greatest minds in our industry working together to improve the lives of all patients.

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HR Digest

MAY 1, 2019

Creating an Environment that Encourages Cognitive Diversity In a remarkable interview with The HR Digest, Felicia Mayo talks about the value of cognitive diversity in the global business sector and what makes a great leader. Has your advocacy helped inspire other companies to grow and develop this stream of diversity?

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an interview, Christy Pambianchi, EVP and Chief People Officer at Intel, highlights the importance of continuous learning and innovation in HR, emphasizing Intel’s phased approach to implementing AI tools. At Intel, we believe human ingenuity and adaptivity will always be the driver of progress across industries and fields.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional development has emerged as a vital tool for business owners and engineers alike to enhance their skills, drive innovation, and achieve long-term success. This article explores the multifaceted benefits of professional development and how it can revolutionize your career or business.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A recent report from the University of Nottingham explains that allowing people to work flexibly can make workplaces more diverse and inclusive. But there’s a downside: when people work from home, they might not get noticed as much and could miss out on career opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. I’ll take it one step further – I can’t really think of any issue that should be argued or decided solely on the merits of diversity. In fact, let me take it up even another notch…diversity should be a non-issue altogether.

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Experience to Lead

JUNE 8, 2023

Michael Bach, an internationally recognized thought leader on diversity and inclusion, shares his thoughts on IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) in today’s organizations. At the core of CCDI’s approach is the point that IDEA is a business imperative to all business verticals, industries and sectors.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Their expertise and experience enable them to understand the complex dynamics of the industry and navigate through challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, communicate the desired educational background, industry experience, and certifications or accreditations that benefit the position.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

It’s your ticket to the big leagues where decisions reshape industries and innovations redefine markets. Encourages Innovation and Creativity Innovation and creativity get a big boost in the Masters in Executive Leadership program. After all, your career should be as exceptional as you are! So why wait?

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 25, 2022

Crucially, a key part of this policy is to partner with over 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to try and create a more diverse workforce. Gender diversity is similarly dismal, with women representing just 24% of the cybersecurity workforce. New talent. This can be especially important for minorities in the sector.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

With over three decades of experience spanning various industries, Ross shares invaluable wisdom on fostering a culture of continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive leadership. This continuous feedback loop is critical to raising the bar in how we make Blackstone the absolute best place to grow a career.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 16, 2022

Embracing the change to foster diversity and upskilling future. Embracing diversity. Diversity remains one of the key HR challenges for 2022. According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, there were more than 758,000 unfilled jobs across all industries in 2021. Providing career support.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Diverse workplaces are valuable in all manner of ways, so it’s perhaps no surprise that MIT research finds that the more diverse a workplace is, the more profitable it is. Although most organizations now embrace diversity and inclusion practices tailored toward salient individual differences (e.g., Diversity dissonance.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Malaika Myers: Our industry has evolved and experienced rapid change over the last few years and I’m incredibly proud of the way Hyatt has successfully adapted to this dynamic environment. Can you tell HR Digest readers more about Hyatt’s Diversity Business Resource Groups?

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

Apple, Meta, and Salesforce some of the best tech companies , are no longer part of Glassdoor 100 best places to work in 2023 in the tech industry. Glassdoor’s list is highly regarded in the industry, as it is based on anonymous feedback from current and former employees.

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Experience to Lead

APRIL 24, 2023

Why Getting More Women in Leadership Positions is a Must Across all industries, women are often underrepresented in leadership roles due to systemic biases and barriers that limit their career advancement opportunities. Overall, gender biases can limit a woman’s career advancement opportunities and negatively impact her confidence.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 16, 2016

To someone in the Internet industry in the United States, the success of Alibaba is rather peculiar. Although one can vaguely see some traces of American Internet companies in what Alibaba has accomplished, the overall shape of its innovation has been totally different. The answer is in the very structure and diversity of Alibaba.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The Human Resource industry has seen some significant changes in the last two decades. Here is a list of HR leaders who are bringing in diversity, engagement, and innovation to their jobs. Innovations have been incorporated in payroll, global mobility, and expense reimbursement of the vast employee base.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 29, 2023

The very nature of the gig economy lends itself to the so-called “portfolio career”, whereby freelancers have various strings to their bow. This affords them greater opportunities to earn in different ways, while the diversity also hedges against any risks of economic downturns.

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HR Digest

JUNE 15, 2023

Image Courtesy – Freepik The role of HRs spreads across but is not limited to talent acquisition, workplace diversity, employee engagement, and organizational culture. It is hosted by multiple industry professionals and experts. Interweaving between a podcast and a web radio show, the Happy Hour podcast was launched in 2009.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

The following post is a preview excerpt from “ Up is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility ” by Beverly Kaye, Lindy Williams, and Lynn Cowart, with permission from Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2017). Careers used to be predictable. Careers today happen in that world–a world that continues to change.

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ExactHire - Leadership

JUNE 3, 2022

The skill shortage is real, and all the data points to the power of a diverse workforce. They’re understandably excited to have graduated college and start their careers. Reach your diversity goals. When companies hire fresh graduates, they’re more likely to attain their diversity goals. Hiring Fresh Graduates.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. One of the assessment tools we use a great deal is the Basadur Innovation Profile. The answer is complicated.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This shift not only opens up career opportunities for individuals without bachelor’s degrees, but also benefits women and Gen Z workers, thereby fostering a more diverse workforce. On average, adopting a skills-first hiring approach could result in a six-fold increase in the available talent for EU member states.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Today, there’s a venerable list of female executives who have shattered that glass and gone on to illustrious careers as successful CEOs. The problem is outdated, entrenched male-oriented cultures that refuse to recognize or promote the value of diversity in corporate leadership. Diverse leaders empower diverse workforces.

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard)​ Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? It’s why I wrote my book Why Career Advice Sucks™ … to share the stories of my own career success and failures and help you grow your career more quickly.

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