HR Digest

MAY 6, 2021

This last year has only reinforced the importance of agile leaders and a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The most important component of decision making for me is to have diverse perspectives at the table to reach the optimal solution. The most meaningful lessons and teachings come from experience.

Finance 59

Finance Diversity Leadership Development Maturity 59

HR Digest

AUGUST 17, 2020

For example: Accounting and finance: Around 65,000 job postings in the 12 months previous for accounts payable/receivable clerks, and 55,000 for financial analysts. For accounting and finance professionals, the answer is “surprisingly little,” at least where demand is concerned. What hasn’t? Down just 2.6

Finance 98

Finance Short-term Human Capital Crisis 98

HR Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We are huge advocates of hiring a diverse set of candidates, most of whom do not have a traditional background in PR or within the industries we work in. Can you give a specific example? We make an effort to find entry level candidates through college panels, diverse student associations, and professional development organizations.

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Diversity PR Long-term Short-term 52

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 10, 2019

They are open to diverse perspectives, and willing to take risks. For example, when asked how to warm Mars up to make it hospitable for humans he answered: “The fast way is to drop thermonuclear weapons over the poles.” These leadership characteristics can be further enhanced by humor. His sense of humour has often been on display.

Creativity 187

Creativity Sports CEO Finance 187

Women on Business

APRIL 17, 2012

Countries are already adopting their own laws – France, for example, has moved to give women 20% of places in the board room, and 40% in six years, while the Netherlands has made it 30% by 2016. finance, sales, operations) to a new world vision (entrepreneurs, consultants, HR & communications).

Learning-by-Doing 184

Learning-by-Doing Finance Entrepreneur Diversity 184

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. In HR we now have the chance to move from an operational, back-office function to a leader of change. What do we mean by HR PUNKS?

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Ries Skills Human Resources Software 76

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Today, Erni is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in human resources and her company, Audible, one of the most diverse employers in the world. The HR Digest: What is diversity to you? Can you give a specific example? Our goal is to work shoulder to shoulder with each other to drive missionary change. .

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Diversity Katz Learning-by-Doing Globalization 52

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Today, Ernie is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in human resources and her company, Audible, one of the most diverse employer in the world. The HR Digest: What is diversity to you? Can you give a specific example? Our goal is to work shoulder to shoulder with each other to drive missionary change. .

Diversity 52

Diversity Katz Learning-by-Doing Globalization 52

Strategy Driven

JULY 30, 2017

Whatever your business, whatever its size and whatever industry you operate in, you doubtless walk the same fine line as any other business, the line between maximising your profits and keeping your operational costs down to a minimum. You may not find it prudent to outsource your entire marketing strategy. Negotiating with vendors.

Strategy 51

Strategy White Paper Outsourcing Advertising 51

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Technology has become increasingly critical for businesses in recent years, and it offers company bosses the chance to streamline and speed up operations, reduce the risk of errors and introduce cost-effective ways of working. Increasing efficiency in business is often an effective means of saving time and money.

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Outsourcing ROI Marketing Strategy Efficiency 51

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times.

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Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 317

HR Digest

DECEMBER 31, 2022

1 Operational HRIS : Operational HRIS typically collects and presents data from Human Resources such as employee records, position details, and performance evaluation information. Operational HRIS solutions are also useful in a variety of areas as they help with standard Hr tasks. Conclusion . Conclusion .

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Software Human Resources Tactics System 104

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 25, 2014

But there is a deeper lesson to my story that I hope will help others build exceptional, and exceptionally diverse, teams. Ironically, my story is a story of overcoming my own biases about diversity—and then using these hard-won insights to build one of the most diverse leadership teams and board of directors in the world.

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Team Diversity CFO TSR 13

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Other key events we hosted included an in-person networking event with the HKU SPACE GMBA students and alumni, and four webinars on different topics: “Future Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”, “Deep Dives into STEM and Finance” as well as “Skills for New Employment Landscape” with the UNESCO HK Glocal Peace Centre.

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Webinar Education Conference Industry 98

Harvard Business Review

JULY 24, 2017

So four years ago, when I was CEO of GE Capital Retail Finance and tapped to lead a mega change initiative — splitting off our unit into a new, publicly traded company, Synchrony Financial — I’ll admit I viewed it as a huge challenge. One idea we retained from GE was to celebrate diversity. What did we do?

Management 11

Management IPO Diversity Long-term 11

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2014

According to “Spin Selling” author Neil Rackham, when Xerox first established a sales operations group in the 1970s to take on activities such as sales planning, compensation, forecasting, and territory design, group leader J. The diversity of this sales ops role cuts across two dimensions. First, they face many decisions.

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Offshoring Outsourcing Analysis Incentives 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2018

Developing a diverse leadership pipeline can benefit companies in all sectors. Firms with the most ethnically diverse executive teams were 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability, and those with executive-level gender diversity worldwide had a 21% likelihood of outperforming their industry competitors.

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Management Tacit Knowledge Diversity Leadership Pipeline 14

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2016

This leaves operating managers, the ultimate “consumers” of talent, to choose between two talent acquisitions methods (or “sourcing channels”): Either engage HR to acquire employees or engage Procurement to acquire contingent workers. Create one integrated workforce strategy.

Strategy 8

Strategy Span of Control Finance How To 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2018

Telecom operators often provide the backbone communication networks required to run systems and applications. Companies that want to serve them directly often have to think outside the box when it comes to financing. Digital natives such as Didi and Uber are operating customer-facing mobility platforms in cities around the world.

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Real Estate Company Transportation B2C 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2017

Example #1: Applying for a position at a much higher level than your current job title. She backed up these general statements with a specific example of “resolving unexpected issues in a timely manner.” Initiated contact with Director, staff, students, and faculty to minimize disruption of department’s operations.

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COO Chief Operating Officer Transportation Real Estate 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2018

. “To prosper over time,” he argued, “companies must benefit all of their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate.” Through a well-structured operating process, partners expand and align their efforts and draw on comparative strengths.

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Company Decentralization Long-term Operations 11

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Other enterprises and their functions are looking to leverage technology to optimize and augment existing operations. But disruption also breeds cultural tensions — as the digital ambitions of the enterprise conflict with longtime operating objectives and create competing priorities that employees don’t know how to balance.

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Supply Chain Content CIO Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2015

This proprietary model analyzes six critical team competencies: Balance: How well a team understands the importance of diversity of skills and strengths and is willing to incorporate them. And then there are great sports examples, including Kyle Busch’s amazing six-man NASCAR pit crew. You can and should create an A-team.

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Team How To Efficiency Groupthink 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2012

Co-founders also bring diversity of talent and high dedication, and mitigate the loneliness and stress of life at a young company. Unbalanced teams grow more so over time, as like hires like, resulting in an operation with lopsided competencies. Simply finding a co-founder serves as a critical exercise in validation.

Company 16

Company Short-term Engineering PR 16

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2011

This year my organization decided to give an award for "excellence in leadership," and among the elements of excellence we expect to see in the winner, we're putting one criterion front and center: the nominees' commitment to gender diversity in their leadership ranks. But I'll be expressing my admiration and gratitude to them all.

Microfinance 14

Microfinance Diversity Banking Trends 14

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2018

.” When Sloan arrived at GM in 1920 he realized that the traditional centralized management structures organized by function (sales, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing) were a poor fit for managing GM’s diverse product lines. He had each of the divisions start systematic strategic planning.

Transportation 8

Transportation Automotive Brand Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2012

In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, for example, the global financial crisis caused private developers for the Olympic Village project to withdraw, requiring a refinancing package backed by government. These risks can emanate from the realm of security, public health, natural ecology, technology, or economics.

Risk Management 15

Risk Management Management Committee Insurance 15

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. Machine learning is a powerful tool, but it’s not right for everything.

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Survey Execution First-mover Advantage Technology 12

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 20, 2016

My favorite example was a Corporate Affairs team that had an ambitious agenda to work collaboratively to transform the perception of the organization among members of the public, the regulator, and three levels of government. I’ll use the example of a leadership team of a manufacturing plant to demonstrate the process.

Operations 8

Operations Short-term Supply Chain Objective 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2017

It’s far from the only case of a failure to embrace a more digital approach; the larger shift to digital is changing the way every industry operates. The current innovation model in the finance sector is designed to generate the highest possible short-term returns. Insight Center. Crossing the Digital Divide.

Industry 13

Industry Short-term Planning Long-term 13

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2011

The role exists in B2B and B2C firms as diverse as Allstate, Dunkin' Brands, USAA, Philips Electronics, FedEx, the Cleveland Clinic, and SAP. About one quarter of these CCOs formerly held operations positions. Consider one example. Who are these new customer experience executives — and why do companies appoint them?

B2C 15

B2C B2B Forrester Budgeting 15

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2017

These two trends may seem separate—or, some people believe, incompatible—but together I believe they have the power to improve finance’s role in the world. Index funds can be a force for sustainable capitalism. By banding together, firms in an industry can make life harder for free riders who seek to act less responsibly.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Asset Management Chemicals Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2015

Take, for example, Clara, an HR specialist who was promoted a level above her boss to become her company’s director of operations. The new assignment meant managing people who had been her superiors and overseeing functions, like finance, in which she had no expertise. It was depressing — even embarrassing at times.

Learning-by-Doing 8

Learning-by-Doing Finance Definition Politics 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2016

The data provocateurs I’ve worked with form a diverse lot: scientists, HR specialists, people at the lowest management levels, division presidents, relative newcomers, and seasoned veterans. For example, take Kim Russo, head of marketing at TeleTech Services. That required measurement.

Quality 11

Quality Resistance Learning-by-Doing Finance 11

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Diversity on your founding team will give you strength. Different operational skills. If you are great at the finances, an early-stage Excel ninja partner probably isn't be the top priority. If you are great at the finances, an early-stage Excel ninja partner probably isn't be the top priority. Similar work habits.

How To 15

How To Long-term Learning Curve Entrepreneur 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

For example, Susan Fowler’s 2017 blog about Uber detailed not only her recollections of being repeatedly harassed, but what she described as a “game-of-thrones” environment, in which managers sought to one-up and sabotage colleagues to get ahead. rogue traders in finance). Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images.

Organization 8

Organization Cooper Bottom-up Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

As the supply of courageous board candidates dwindles, global companies are in need of battle-tested directors more than ever — board members who fully understand and can actively engage in virtually all aspects of an enterprise's operations. At its most basic level, this manifests itself in a board's composition and diversity level.

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Compliance Maslow Short-term Long-term 9