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Kellogg Company’s Melissa Howell on The Value of Recruiting Veteran Talent

HR Digest

From the vantage point of a lifelong career in human resources, Melissa Howell talked with The HR Digest about the various Diversity & Inclusion programs which have put Kellogg on the global map as one of the top companies for veterans, LGBT employees, and executive women. for seven years. Prior to joining Kellogg, Ms.

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Hiring For Cultural Fit Can Be Good But Comes With Risks

The Horizons Tracker

Indeed, a few years ago research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that a poor cultural fit can cost somewhere between 50-60% of that employee’s annual salary. When it comes to expanding and executing the idea, however, the study found that it’s best to work with people with whom you have strong ties.

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How to Be a Family-Friendly Boss

Harvard Business Review

His career has always been demanding- long hours, lots of travel, ultra-high performance standards (which he always has met or exceeded). The timing of the request also helped my friend; there had recently been conspicuous turnover among mid-career professionals at this firm. Human resources Managing people Work life balance'

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How Johnson & Johnson and American Express Are Developing Young Leaders

Harvard Business Review

In 2016, former American Express CEO Ken Chenault tasked chief human resource officer Kevin Cox with finding new opportunities that would drive innovation and revenue growth. Team members come from multiple geographic locations, career paths, business lines, and time zones, and the teams have to work together in a self-directed way.

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Crowdsource Your Performance Reviews

Harvard Business Review

Forty-five percent of human resources (HR) leaders don't think annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal for employees' work. These stats, from a recent survey by Globoforce and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), show that HR has lost confidence in the traditional review process.