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Assess Your CEO’s Strategic Fit Over Time

Harvard Business Review

As CEO fit decreased, Ballmer’s performance followed and he was pressured out of the job in late 2013. Fit is particularly important for senior executives since the research on this topic shows a direct link between an organization’s performance and the level of alignment between its strategy and the profile of top managers.

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The Big Disconnect in Your Talent Strategy and How to Fix It

Harvard Business Review

The ManpowerGroup Contingent Workforce Index of 2013 showed 40% of all ManpowerGroup consulting engagements blended permanent and contingent workers. HR systems emphasize long-term relationships and high performance, with big investments in selection and development, amortized over a long career.