HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. Technology, coupled with the shift to flexible work models, has transformed the workplace at rapid speed.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The research suggests that workers will be increasingly looking for things like flexible work, diversity and inclusion, and the latest digital tools in their work. Central to achieving this agility is the creation and support for a diverse workforce. They also want companies to have a clear purpose. “As

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

Additionally, leadership training helps executives to develop a deep understanding of their own leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses, giving them a competitive advantage to lead more effectively. Training in diversity, equity, and inclusion can help them develop the skills necessary to create a culture of respect and inclusion.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

AQ is defined as “the ability to adjust course, product, service, and strategy in response to unanticipated changes in the market”— and indeed, the Harvard Business Review characterised it as “the new competitive advantage.” There are many examples of companies that have failed to extol the virtues of an AQ mindset.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2018

And strategy is important, but a thriving organizational culture is an even more critical for long-term competitive advantage. Every business is in constant flux in an increasingly fast-paced technology-driven world. Implement diversity. For the highest degree of success, surround yourself with a diverse team.

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Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Despite the diverse range of industries--business, sports, technology, finance, education, and the arts--each of these successful institutions share a common bond: they are world-class industry leaders and have repeatedly outperformed their competition. "At

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

I have no doubt that our diversity initiatives have made an indelible impact on our culture here at Neustar. ” It’s essential for high-tech companies to maintain their competitive advantage, but how we’ve handled that change has been one of the pillars of our success over the past four years. Change is inevitable in any company.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

The need for collaboration is driven by the issues arising from the current economic crisis and supported by the opportunities afforded by advances in technology, specifically Web 2.0. Technology has created the opportunity to know. Diversity is the bedrock of innovation. . It will be one the best 10 minutes you spent.

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Several suggested that future leaders might need to spend time in multiple countries to better understand how multi-country trade could help their organizations achieve a competitive advantage. Appreciating Cultural Diversity. Demonstrating Technological Savvy. What does “technological savvy” mean?

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 18, 2020

Whether you run a solo business out of your home, are the night receptionist at a hotel, or are president of the company, innovation is your competitive advantage. Innovation isn’t about fitting everyone into one process, it’s about tapping the power of diversity on the team.” Do you want to be ‘destined to fail’? so read on.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, discusses the world’s largest retailer’s priorities when selecting future leadership pipeline, and why companies who hire a diverse talent do better than others. One specific area where we hope to inspire other companies is diversity and inclusion.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Jane Perdue of The Jane Group provided How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles. Jane shares, “Insightful guest post from author and coach Kay Peterson that guides leaders in increasing diversity by leveraging nine ways that people learn. John Hunter of Curious Cat submitted Technological Innovation and Management.

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2019

"Workforce Skills Upgrade: A New Competitive Advantage" SAP is one of the few companies leading diversity & Inclusion, having implemented a comprehensive workforce skills upgrade since 2017. With the help of technology, we can create and deliver positive end-consumer experiences.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

Employers who successfully navigate these will retain top talent and secure a competitive advantage for themselves. Gartner researchers have identified nine key trends, from new and creative employee benefits to the collapse of traditional career paths, that will impact work this year.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2019

It’s created a world in which the speed of learning is a competitive advantage, both for individuals and organizations. Now however, we’re in a third-generation of the learning organization, with new technologies speeding up the rate at which we can both absorb new information and test our assumptions.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In a world of machines and algorithms, competitive advantage will come from the exchange of human capital.” They also draw attention to some of the regional inequalities that migration, and indeed technological innovation, can bring. Regional inequalities.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 27, 2015

Within this collaborative mindset is a new diversity of perspectives and ideas. Technology and platforms are used to collaborate in expanded ways, requiring good virtual skills for facilitation, listening, and engagement. Seeking diversity in ideas and perspectives to find the best paths forward.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Implementing new strategies driven by advanced technology contributes significantly to organizational efficiency and effectiveness. It’s a measurable consequence, visible in increased productivity, satisfied employees, solid financial returns, or enhanced competitive advantages.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Over the past two decades, technology has advanced exponentially; and with that burgeoning growth, IT organizations have seen tremendous expansion. IT companies, in particular, need to be deliberate in getting out in front of change or risk being surpassed by advancing technology. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The last decade ushered in an economic meltdown and technological breakthroughs that have forever changed the business world as we knew it. We are facing a new world – one that calls for new approaches to generating consistent competitive advantage. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2017

Those that successfully harvest vast troves of data can improve productivity; make faster and more accurate decisions; reduce costs; increase competitive advantage; discover new business models and innovations; and better engage customers, employees, and partners. That’s still true. How to Become a Digital Enterprise.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2016

Over the past decade, technology companies and their leaders have launched diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, hoping to make employees of all backgrounds and experiences feel welcome in our industry. This led me to coin the term “DIBs,” the combination of diversity and inclusion with belonging.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

I recommend that diversity audits, quality control reviews, ethics programs and other important regimen be conducted as part of Strategic Planning, rather than as stand-alone, distracting and energy diverting activities. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. A monthly recurring subscription of $9.95

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2014

One of the major STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) debates currently underway today in the United States revolves around whether or not there is, in fact, a STEM workforce shortage in the country. Diversion of STEM degree holders away from traditional STEM jobs is a real problem for STEM companies.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2014

Small businesses are also instrumental to our innovation economy; small firms produce 13 times more patents per employee than larger firms and employ more than 40% of high technology workers in America. The potential of new technology to fill the gaps in small business lending is high. Finance Small/medium business Technology'

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 7, 2021

A portfolio of temporary advantages – The final approach aims to take account of the rapid nature of change in the digital economy, where competitive advantages can be extremely short-lived. An approach of successive, incremental and temporary advantages can add up to significant long-term gains.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

For example, two of the scientists at PARC, Dick Shoup and Alvy Ray Smith , developed a revolutionary graphics technology called SuperPaint. Smith would team up with another graphics pioneer, Ed Catmull , at the New York Institute of Technology. Create diversity. That company, Pixar , was sold to Disney in 2006 for $7.4

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

As new technologies in social media, transportation, and telecommunications bring us closer together, it's more critical than ever for organizations to recruit, develop, and retain multicultural leaders who can skillfully navigate both the opportunities and challenges of a more connected world. The world is getting smaller.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2012

Such information collection and distribution required massive scale and drove competitive advantage. It was no small task for a corporation to get information from the point of sale to internal procurement teams to a diverse manufacturing network. The competitive advantages of scale are being commoditized.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2017

And AI success stories are becoming more numerous and diverse, from Amazon reaping operational efficiencies using its AI-powered Kiva warehouse robots, to GE keeping its industrial equipment running by leveraging AI for predictive maintenance. While investment in AI is heating up, corporate adoption of AI technologies is still lagging.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Having founded a data management company and worked with hundreds of organizations over the past 20 years to execute their information management and analytics initiatives, I’ve found the groups that are able to successfully utilize their company’s analytics technologies often take the following approaches: Build a team.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 7, 2020

In an interview with The HR Digest , Tyszko explains the crucial importance of tapping into hidden talent in new ways and achieving diversity, equality and inclusion goals in 2020. Participants of the network have a shared vision of a more equitable talent marketplace driven by emerging technologies and evolving data standards.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2018

Terri Cooper, Principal and Chief Inclusion Officer of Deloitte Consulting, as she discusses six attributes of leaders who display the ability to not only embrace individual differences, but to potentially leverage them for competitive advantage. We’re discussing a new Deloitte report around leadership in a diverse new world.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 13, 2014

Two factors making global thinking a key variable for the future are the dramatic projected increases in global trade and integrated global technology, such as e-commerce. Future leaders will have to learn how to manage global production, marketing, and sales teams to achieve competitive advantage.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2018

Technology is reconfiguring traditional roles and divisions of labor. Now some are deepening their existing relationships with local governments and branching out into other types of smart technology implementation. But that’s only one side of the story. That mandate is worth keeping.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2015

A recent USC study shows that across multiple and diverse markets, industries are 25% more likely to be “highly concentrated” than they were 20 years ago. For a long time, technology gave big players a competitive advantage because no one else could afford to be big. corporate consolidation.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2016

This isn’t surprising, given other research about the performance of diverse teams; it’s a timely reminder of the importance of increasing female entrepreneurship and of the opportunity that VCs may be missing by continuing to disproportionately fund white men. A good argument can be made that technology favors the young.

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