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The Human Impact of Rapid Tech Change

Lead Change Blog

Companies are increasingly utilizing automation technologies to increase productivity and innovation. These companies find themselves managing complex organizational change, with challenges that will vary depending on the professional levels and geographic diversity of their human resources.

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The Best Things in Business are Free

In the CEO Afterlife

I’m not referring to a bunch of “buy one get one free” promotions or deep discount sales events. Some companies thrive on innovative cultures. Human Resources Leadership Life Strategy Apple Business Chanel Coco Chanel Culture Google In-N-Out Burger Innovation Patagonia Red Bull Steve Jobs Zappos' Mindsets are free.

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The Big Shift: Demand for Future Work Skills in 2021

HR Digest

Upskilling refers to advancing within your current function. Reskilling refers to learning new skills for a job switch or career pivot. Power skills , frequently referred to as soft skills or people skills involve common sense and the ability to navigate interpersonal relationships. The learning landscape is ripe for innovation.

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Does a Mentor have to Breathe?

In the CEO Afterlife

Human Resources. Years later I referred to these notes in my capacity as a consultant. A client in need of innovation? By applying Jacobs Suchard’s brands and businesses to HBR’s models, I was able to pin-point weaknesses and bring clarity to missing opportunities. Perennial Wisdom.

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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. It’s perhaps understandable, therefore, that managers would strive to achieve a degree of cultural fit when they recruit.

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Organizational Altruism Affects Whether Job Candidates Haggle On Salary

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers highlight that many organizations today have deployed what is referred to as “social impact framing” This results in them emphasizing the positive impact their business has on society. “This speaks to a broader social phenomenon about how we view money when it comes to doing good,” the authors explain.

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Why Human Capital Is The Key To Startup Success

The Horizons Tracker

Recently I supported the DEX Innovation Centre in Liberec, Czech Republic during a mentor day that involved helping several of their startups from across Europe in their attempts to scale up. Put the acquired resources to use – The final step is to then deploy the resources you’ve accumulated.