N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Nevertheless, businesses that solve these challenges can benefit from increased flexibility, reduced operational costs, greater productivity, and an improved ability to scale.

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HR Digest

MARCH 6, 2020

Cutting costs is the oft-repeated phrase that companies are using to meet the downturn in the economy and the declining revenues and sales. For most, cost-cutting translates to job cuts in the organization. In a bid to cut costs, organizations tend to get rid of high salaried employees or those who are perceived as high maintenance.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 21, 2023

With many businesses moving toward online office spaces and remote teams, connecting with your remote employees can seem complicated. Thankfully, there are easy, reliable ways to ensure your remote team feels like part of the office. With countless Slack apps, it all comes down to finding the right ones for your team.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Integrating innovative technology into leadership is not merely about automation or efficiency; it capacitates strategic alignment with market dynamics, competitor activities, and shifting customer demands. Evolving does not necessarily mean relinquishing control but maximizing the opportunities this technology offers.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Insurance executives face unique challenges and opportunities with emerging technologies, including AI, evolving regulatory environments, and global economic uncertainties. Strong strategic leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, are also crucial in navigating the complexities of the insurance sector.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2) Invest in Technology and Automation: Investing in technology and automation is a great way to benefit all stakeholders of a company. For customers, automotive logistics can help streamline delivery times and reduce shipping costs. ultimately improving the public image for investors who want long-term success.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 27, 2021

Technology is incredibly important for all of our businesses. No matter what kind of company you run, there’s probably some kind of technology that helps you manage customers, advertise your products and shorten the amount of time you spend on administrative tasks. Sadly, technology can get extremely expensive over time.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational institutions are constantly adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, and student demographics, among other factors. Balancing such complexities while simultaneously maintaining objectivity can pose a significant challenge for many hiring teams.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 8, 2011

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Are We Experiencing A Technology Tsunami? Lately, I find as each month progresses, I am leveraging the old basics of business and office technology less and less.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Underinvestment in Technology. Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. Failing technology. A company of Southwest’s scale does not get this far behind in technology without repeatedly ignoring the advice of their IT department. Invest in Technology.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These leaders not only drive the strategic direction of healthcare organizations but also shape the culture, guide decision-making, and inspire teams to deliver the highest quality outcomes possible. Effective healthcare leaders possess the vision, charisma, and motivational skills necessary to inspire teams and drive positive change.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Managing remote teams has become increasingly common in today’s workplace. With advancements in technology and the ability to work from anywhere, remote work has become a viable option for many organizations. However, managing a distributed workforce comes with its own challenges and should be carefully evaluated at all costs.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 5, 2017

For many employees, working from home is a luxury that provides flexibility and cost savings, among many other benefits. Team building is essential for a productive, thriving and trustworthy environment. Engaging teams through non-work-related activities is also a fun way for employees to step away from the job for a nice mental break.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

These technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and provide insights that drive strategic decisions. Focus on Employee Well-being & Development Your team is your most valuable asset. This means being ready to pivot strategies, embrace new technologies, or rethink operations at a moment's notice.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

For executives, AI isn't just about technology; it's about transformation. Actionable Insights for Executives: Educate Yourself & Your Team: Before diving into AI integration, ensure you and your team understand the basics. It's reshaping business models, customer interactions, and the very nature of decision-making.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

When your team or supervisor thinks of you as a negative person, you’re less likely to be invited to conversations where you would have valuable contributions to make. But unless Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are on your team, shifting that perception of negativity will help you have more influence and contribute your expertise.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Several factors drive this growth, including multinational companies seeking qualified executives, the high demand for talent in the oil and gas, construction, and healthcare sectors, and the increasing use of technology in executive recruitment.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Another executive who works in a multinational Fortune 100 insurance company told me that they are working more hours than ever before just to carry the load of lost team members. Rising Cost of Talent: The surge of opportunities available to candidates today has driven up the cost of recruitment at all levels. It’s a win-win.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

T O THRIVE in a new, more tumultuous era of social tension, economic nationalism, and technological revolution, you need to go beyond great. And third is “a technological revolution fueled by the exponential growth of global data and digital technologies.”. Great is no longer good enough. Strategy #8: Thrive with Talent.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The financial costs of executive turnover are high (about 100 to 300% of the employee’s total salary), and the cultural and organizational effects can be significant. Company Culture Executive team members play a critical role in forming and maintaining company culture. Here are the four typical phases of one.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With hybrid work likely to be a factor in work in the post-Covid landscape, it’s perhaps understandable that attention has turned towards how such teams can function effectively. The researchers reviewed 21 articles looking at virtual teams from over 40 countries. Indeed, it’s a topic I’ve looked at myself too.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2023

When your team thinks of you as a negative person, you’re less likely to be invited to conversations where you would have valuable contributions to make. But unless you have Winnie the Pooh and Tigger on your team, shifting that perception of negativity will help you have more influence and help you to contribute your expertise.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 21, 2021

While there is growing public support for such measures, a new study from the University of Cambridge reminds us that the impact may be significant on poorer families and small businesses, who may be less able to cope with short-term cost increases. For instance, were the costs and benefits of the policies fairly distributed?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are conversations about how we will maintain our business, work, or team infrastructure more difficult topics for some leaders? The other position took a broader approach and included items like healthcare, technology, job training, scientific research, and so on in their definition of infrastructure. Same with bridges.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Costs Involved A business move involves various costs, and it’s vital to understand and plan for these expenses. Beyond the obvious moving company fees, consider the cost of potential downtime, updating business materials with the new address, and possibly higher rent or utility costs at the new location.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here’s a roadmap to get started: Energy Efficiency: The Low-Hanging Fruit LED Lighting: Switching to LED lighting from traditional bulbs can significantly reduce energy usage and costs. Engage Your Team: Sustainability is a team sport. Keep up with the latest trends and technologies to continually refine your approach.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports that nearly 80% of development costs are generated by the process of identifying and correcting software defects during the development process. Read this article to find out how continuous testing can transform the development process and bring value to your team.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 20, 2021

If you’ve been in the market for new business insight technology, such as a financial services analytics solution, the benefits of these are obvious. Promises made by your technology partner, such as increased analytics capabilities and improved compliance with regulators, are probably at the top of your mind. A Resistant Culture.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2021

In addition, when team members are unhappy with management, they are far more likely to leave a company. With this in mind, here are some management tactics you can implement to keep your team loyal and motivated. Support Your Team. There are some fundamental aspects of managing a team that you should not overlook.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As a project manager for a marketing agency, I noticed a significant increase in my team’s productivity when we transitioned to remote work. Without the distractions and interruptions that come with working in a busy office, my team was able to focus and complete tasks quickly and efficiently.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Any organization on a fast growth track often outpaces its strategic technology roll-out plans. You may be utilizing a mobile workforce, or you may be managing a team of remote employees. Technology Asset Management. Telecom and technology billing can read like a foreign language to even the most qualified accounting clerk.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

No matter your business sector, there’s an increasing reliance on technology and digital solutions. Below are some of the main ways they can assist business growth: Customized Solutions for Specific Needs With the support of a developer team, your business has the ability to create custom software tailored to your specific requirements.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Underinvestment in Technology This was the main root of their problem. Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. Failing technology. Invest in Technology Too often, information technology and operational tools are minimized as costs to be controlled.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

And that’s as true for you as it is for every member of your team. Even in the best of times, every day is a battle for productivity, the wring the most out of every day, optimize output and ensure that your overhead costs (including the costs associated with your personnel) are maintaining an optimal ROI.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Outsourcing is not just about cost savings; it’s a strategic move that can lead to enhanced efficiency, access to specialised skills, and a sharper focus on core business activities. Outsourcing customer service can provide access to a team of experienced professionals who are adept at handling inquiries and resolving issues.

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