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

JANUARY 9, 2023

From the incorporation of technology to shifts in company culture, HR professionals and thought leaders are keeping a close eye on what the future holds for the industry. One of the biggest global HR trends for 2023 is the increasing importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI in 2023.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Windy City, known for its diverse economy and vibrant business community, offers a plethora of opportunities for businesses looking to relocate. From choosing the right commercial moving company to settling into your new location, every step needs to be executed with precision and attention to detail.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 16, 2024

An informed comparison between EFT and ACH differences enables smart decision-making, ensuring effective cash flow management and cost savings in various financial activities. ACH is generally preferred for its cost-effectiveness and reliability in handling recurring, domestic transfers, and payroll disbursements.

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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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Strategy Driven

MARCH 16, 2023

Leverage Managed IT Services Modern businesses use technology to maximize efficiency and compete in their industry. Companies, now more than ever, depend on IT. They minimize labor costs and eliminate the expenses of recruiting and training new IT employees. Celebrate your team’s wins and value its diversity.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Companies of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations, are recognising the benefits of outsourcing. Outsourcing is not just about cost savings; it’s a strategic move that can lead to enhanced efficiency, access to specialised skills, and a sharper focus on core business activities.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader. Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a consulting professional who works closely with top executives in the world’s largest companies, understanding the unique challenges faced by each organization is paramount. As a consulting professional, I aim to work closely with top executives in the world’s largest companies to identify their needs and challenges.

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HR Digest

APRIL 22, 2023

Today, employers are under increasing pressure to stay ahead of employee benefits trends and offer a comprehensive range of workplace benefits that cater to the diverse needs of their employees. These benefits can also help employers reduce healthcare costs and improve employee retention.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Authors Acha Leke, Mutsa Chironga and Georges Desvaux of McKinsey and Company, take a different view in Africa’s Business Revolution. There are one-hundred companies with annual revenues of a billion dollars or more. And technology? High volumes—low margins—cost-effective—technology driven. Turnover is high.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

While a lot of attention remains on whether companies should adopt hybrid, in-office, or remote-first cultures, the main challenge leaders should focus on is creating a ‘stay’ culture. Many tech companies can hire en masse, but the focus now needs to be on what will make them stay. Consider what you’re doing to improve retention.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We are slowly witnessing the resurgence of Human Resource Management, with companies actively investigating how HR teams can contribute to business growth. for companies with smaller organizations having a higher 3.40 Companies need employees to run their business and these individuals are hired by HR.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Recruiting and retaining employees, the acceleration of technology, communication, taking action on Diversity , Equity, and Inclusion issues, managing change, on and on. Networking is a big challenge, both externally and within your own company.” Not all companies can just pass cost increases on to customers.”

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HR Digest

MAY 4, 2023

The sudden shift to remote work forced many companies to adapt quickly to a new way of working, and the results have been mixed. Some companies have found that remote work can be highly effective, while others have struggled with the challenges of managing remote teams. But there is a silver lining to the dark clouds of remote work.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Emerging technologies, changing demographics, the data economy, automation, and other trends-the undercurrents of radical, systemic change-are crashing into each other. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight. It also undermines long-term business performance.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Learning and Development teams of companies are working overtime to figure out ways to keep the organizations functioning in these difficult times. Here we bring you a few learning and development trends for 2022 to help companies introduce impactful and efficient training programs. It is feasible and a good cost-effective alternative.

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HR Digest

APRIL 2, 2023

As many companies have had to shift to working remotely due to social distancing measures, it has become clear that work from home is here to stay. This can make it difficult for remote workers to feel connected to their colleagues and the company culture, which can lead to feelings of isolation and disengagement.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Let’s hope the numbers continue to change for the positive in 2013 so companies hire and promote powerful, diverse teams and leaders. No Change for Women in Top Leadership at Fortune 500 Companies. Wage Gap Costs Women 92 Weeks of Food, 13 Months of Rent, and Nearly 3,000 Gallons of Gas. Women in Technology.

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HR Digest

MARCH 10, 2021

An added advantage is companies have majorly invested in the remote infrastructure doing the pandemic where work from home was the only alternative to a complete shutdown of businesses. With changes in the HR space, technology has empowered a new breed of recruiters. . Employer Branding. Psychometric Testing. Cultural Values.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Large companies increasingly use “asynchronous video interviews” (AVI) to narrow down the search for a suitable candidate. Some companies have software that does this work and even assesses the candidates based on their facial expressions and body language. The process results in more diverse candidates making the cut.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 29, 2023

The authors argue that a more powerful alternative future is one in which humans are augmented by technology. “In hospitality, even as we’re in the midst of a real labor crisis, it’s not the right approach to simply think about plugging those gaps with robots or other forms of technology,” Dr Meng-Mei Maggie Chen.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Take, for instance, a recent initiative where local hospitals, waste disposal companies, and environmental NGOs teamed up. Countries like Sweden and Japan provide invaluable lessons on how multi-sector partnerships can revolutionize waste management, with initiatives that blend cutting-edge technology and community engagement.

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HR Digest

APRIL 13, 2023

With the rise of technology and the increasing demand for efficiency and accuracy, HR departments are turning to automation to streamline their processes and reduce workload. With automation, HR professionals can use HR technology software to screen resumes, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

However, the tide was turning, and some forward-thinking companies began to realize that employees were motivated by more than just money. These companies, such as Kodak and Procter & Gamble, embraced a new approach to employer-employee relations. Companies focused on survival rather than employee welfare.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Today, some of the largest, most successful companies, such as Alphabet, Apple and Microsoft, are scaling up use of data science, recruiting experts in organizational psychology, and expedite their digital transformation to deploy technologies like AI and ML in the workplace to improve their people analytics. New HR Trends (2022).

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HR Digest

AUGUST 18, 2023

Initially, HR practices focused on efficiency, ensuring that HR processes were streamlined and cost-effective. While HR has made significant strides in areas such as corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and employee health and wellbeing, there are still areas where HR can improve its readiness.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 27, 2023

The prevalence of teleworking has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the widespread adoption of information and communication technologies and accelerated by the global pandemic. Companies must prioritize trust-building, visibility, and career development for teleworkers to enhance their performance.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This is to be expected; the decisions of c-suite leaders at major companies reach far into the organization’s future and can broadly impact the world at large. Virtual Learning Expeditions Looking for leadership development that’s more cost-effective and accessible?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2016

The truth is that the actual monetary costs of not bridging this gap between generations can be tremendous. The costs are substantial. Now you will spend your time, part of your staff’s time, and additional cost if it delays delivery of a product or service causing a hit to your cash flow.If Missed Opportunity. About the Author.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Companies like Apple and Okta were among the first ones to have laid off hiring teams in an attempt to recession-proof their futures. This move makes sense because during the ‘ Great Resignation ’ companies were striving to grow their hiring teams in order to keep up with the demand for new workers. This trend isn’t new.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Gen Z will account for 27 percent of the workforce by 2025 and organizations need to start taking their role at the company more seriously if they want their companies to succeed in the long run. While millennials are just as familiar with technology, the ease of adoption is much more fast-paced with the Gen Z workforce.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A Gallup report stated that the cost of replacing an employee could range from one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary. In her book Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business , Leigh Branham recommends companies actively work to retain key employees, at least the top 80 percent. How to Improve Employee Retention?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2024

Instead, his anxieties stem from a deeper, more human concern: the well-being of his employees and the potential risks associated with the cutting-edge technology he helps create. Chris McCarthy, CEO at Skillable, says that “promoting diversity and inclusion should be table stakes for all organizations today.”

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

First, it’s a leader’s responsibility to protect the people he or she leads from pursuing excellence at all costs and it’s irresponsible to do otherwise. Pixar could see these guys were driven to make great films but knew they didn’t have access to the kind of technology Pixar had so they went after them. He identifies three reasons.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2021

Technology is on the rise in every sector of the world, including the business sector. Technology demands for business have made it a necessity to have a department managing IT. However, some companies have opted to outsource IT management services from professional managed IT service providers. Availability.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It certainly demonstrates the loyalty that companies can inspire when they invest properly in people. Mars gave Fiona a deep knowledge of everything from sales and marketing to general management, and she finally became global president of food, multisales and global customers at the company in 2015. That’s what brave companies do.

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