N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Boardroom diversity is far from just a hot-button buzzword, and today, it’s well understood that diversity is never recommended simply for the sake of “checking a box.” ” The truth is that boardroom diversity brings immense benefits to the CEO, the entire organization, shareholders, and the board itself.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Difference: Defining Coaching and Consulting Defining Coaching and Consulting requires a clear understanding of the roles and purposes they serve within organizations. In contrast, consulting is a more directive approach that involves providing expert advice and guidance to organizations.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 11, 2022

We increasingly want the organizations we deal with to be purpose-driven and to behave in an ethical way. Research from Rice University suggests that we’re more likely to perceive an organization in such a way if they have a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce. Taking perspectives. Responsibility of harm.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing. Imagine an AI-driven hiring system used by a company to identify potential candidates for job openings.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

But elite executive board search firms conduct a vigorous search to find diverse candidates who fit the desired profile of a member who will maximize board effectiveness. They stand by the organization and the Board to support the interview process and work to vet candidates. How a Board Search Firm Can Support Organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership.

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HR Digest

MARCH 8, 2024

There are many examples of diversity and inclusion in the workplace but we often get caught up in two areas—hiring and leadership. For a genuine focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, there need to be many layers to diversity planning. Employees who feel secure are employees who are motivated to work.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2024

Strategic staffing has become crucial for organizations to stay competitive and agile. With the increasing prevalence of remote work, companies are reevaluating their traditional hiring practices and exploring alternative approaches to meet their staffing needs.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Proactive Succession Planning Proactive succession planning is pivotal for an organization’s sustainability and long-term growth. It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 3, 2024

Diversity and inclusion policies are commonplace in most organizations, and often form a central part of any recruitment efforts. ” These signals basically tell job seekers that the company is all for diversity and inclusion. who were looking for jobs to look at a fake logistics company’s website.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is crucial for organizations that want to stay competitive and successful. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies promote an environment where people from different backgrounds are culturally and socially accepted, valued, and integrated. A majority of U.S.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Finance leaders are responsible for setting the vision and strategy of an organization, as well as building and leading high-performing teams.

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leaderCommunicator

JUNE 22, 2020

It’s a defining moment for companies to examine the actions and commitments that are needed to address diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With societal issues center stage, now more than ever, companies need to reflect on their culture – and reset if necessary.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 16, 2022

From a talent perspective, mergers are often far from ideal, with many employees choosing to leave an organization after it has been acquired by another firm. Research from Harvard Business School identifies at least one benefit, however, as the managerial team of the new firm is likely to be more diverse as a result of the merger.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 4, 2024

Great leaders understand that developing leaders within their organization is essential for long-term success. Inspiration from books and workshops gains profound meaning when teams discuss applying these insights to company challenges. A shared language helps teams realign when communication falters.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 5, 2020

Please don’t expect major corporations to grasp the concept of true diversity, unless you help. The service is named after a bird known for it’s beautiful diversity of colors, the peacock, NBC’s logo. Where Comcast Failed on Diversity. Welcome to 2020. What Happened. What is Wrong. Humberto Olascoago ).

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2023

In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (DEI) are essential elements of a successful and thriving workplace. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, organizations can unlock the full potential of their employees, foster innovation and creativity, and build a culture of equity and respect.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Diversity and inclusion is a buzzword in the business world, countless company websites tout their commitment to building diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Human resource departments are instilling D&I training for hiring managers and discussing their role in hiring diverse employees and creating a culture of inclusion.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In an exclusive interview, Lynne Oldham, Chief People Officer at Stash, shares expert insights on driving diversity and performance in today’s workplace. From her extensive board experience, Oldham underscores the importance of diverse board compositions for fostering open communication and collaboration.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 1, 2023

Of all of the things that entrepreneurs have to worry about, diversity might seem to be somewhat low down on the agenda. Research from the University of Amsterdam suggests that might be a mistake and that gender diversity should be something that is considered right from the start. Some do, most don’t.”

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 1, 2023

The value of diverse teams has been well documented, with research showing that diverse organizations are usually more profitable precisely because of the diverse knowledge they’re able to tap into. Instead, companies would far more often send out information such as salary, location, and job description.

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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. When the hiring company was portrayed as being led by a man, 36% of men would apply versus just 24% of women.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 24, 2022

“This playbook is really for any leader of an organization that wants to drive change. This is your playbook for how to approach DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) work in a way that will support real progress in your company,” says Owyoung. Measuring diversity is about representation.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A recent survey by Eagle Hill Consulting found that nearly 53 percent of US workers lean on the DEI impact on job decisions – they choose where to work based on the company’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While some companies are strengthening their DEI efforts, others are scaling back.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

L EADERS in today’s multinational, matrixed, diverse business world have impact through their ability to influence others. In many organizations, authority-based leadership is waning. In other words, you have impact on the organization. First, they are not completely focused on the priorities their organization needs from them.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Unveiling the Board’s Strategic Compass Towards Sustainable Growth Astute board governance is the linchpin for fostering an organization’s success and long-term viability. The voyage towards effective board governance commences with delineating what excellence signifies for the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By conducting regular evaluations, companies can gain valuable insights into the performance and effectiveness of their board members, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. When setting objectives for board evaluations, it is essential to consider the unique needs and challenges faced by the organization.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Zoom’s DEI layoffs were part of a company-wide round of job cuts with 150 employees facing the brunt of the decision. While we stand by the idea that the role of HR will never be obsolete for an organization to execute its most basic functioning, it appears that HR-adjacent roles aren’t quite as unshakeable.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

It facilitates the process of finding and aligning international talent to the strategic needs of organizations worldwide. This allows companies to leverage these global executives’ unique skills and professional experiences, enhancing competitiveness.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Insurance executives must possess diverse skills and qualities to excel in this dynamic environment. Insurance companies must prioritize cultural “add” when seeking executive candidates to adapt to the evolving risk landscape. First and foremost, a strong strategic mindset is essential for insurance executives.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Greater diversity in our teams and our organizations have long been stated, with many of these arguments highlighting the strong “business case” for such diversity. Does this inevitably portray diversity as a means to an end rather than something valuable in and of itself, however? Undermining minorities.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not a new concept. For the first time, a critical mass of companies are starting to view equity and inclusion as an imperative to attracting and retaining top talent. But historically it has been seen often as tangential to, rather than integral to, talent and business strategy.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 19, 2022

That’s an interesting aspect of new research from Stanford Graduate School of Business, which explores how important diversity is to people, and what they’d be willing to do to secure more diversity. The analysis found that less than 20% of companies disclosed such information. Diverse workplaces.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This is despite the benefits of diversity being increasingly well established. For instance, MIT research shows that diverse workforces were especially beneficial because they were more likely to yield the kind of creative breakthroughs seen at NASA in the 1960s. Lackluster change. Why you want to change. Employees?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crafting the Future: The Significance of Selecting the Right Insurance Executive In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, securing the right insurance executive is more than a mere hiring decision —it’s a pivotal investment in the company’s future.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

So how can leaders “create” serendipity in their workspace, company, or community? Encouraging employees to interact with others inside and outside the company can allow the chance for new ideas, and serendipity, to spark. Her areas of expertise include capacity building, gender equality, and nonprofit organizations.

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