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Jul 25, 2019
Why It’s Time for a UX Revolution
Beautiful in design, easy to access, simple to navigate, and powerfully engaging, our new app will radically change the way people experience coaching and dramatically accelerate their development.
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Jul 23, 2019
Tips for Effective Presentations: A Conversational Approach
Oral communication skills are among the top qualities employers value, yet public speaking remains the number one fear for many in the U.S. If you want to overcome public speaking anxiety and improve presentation skills, there’s one simple and effective approach: treat your presentation like a conversation. This conversational presentation technique can help you engage your audience better, reduce presentation fear, and build confidence.
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Jul 19, 2019
The Gig Economy: What Its Rise Means for Workers and Companies
In today’s rapidly evolving gig economy, freelance jobs are providing the millennial workforce with unparalleled financial freedom and personal freedom jobs. As freelance apps and gig work trends gain momentum, many are turning to freelancing to address college debt and explore freelance work opportunities. This shift is not only transforming how we view work but also compelling companies to adapt their strategies to the future of gig economy. With the gig economy growth and the social media influence on gig economy, it’s crucial for businesses to understand gig economy statistics and consider how they can attract and retain top talent through technology and freelancing.
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Jul 10, 2019
Future Proofing Workforces
John Morgan, President of Lee Hecht Harrison, talks to Matt Alder from the Recruiting Future podcast.
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Jul 08, 2019
Managing Expat Transitions: Three Best Practices
A botched Expat executive transition can have a wide array of negative consequences. Develop a comprehensive plan that embraces these three key best practices.
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Jun 18, 2019
How China Is Leading the Way in Transformation
We need to draw from China’s competitive environment and relentless innovation.
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Jun 07, 2019
From the Front Lines of Transformation at Recology
Julie Bertani-Kiser, CHRO at Recology, shares lessons from an employee-owned company on the role of engagement and transparency in driving successful strategy implementation.
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Jun 06, 2019
From Replaceable to Renewable: Building a Future-Proof Workforce
The economics of traditional workforce management and restructuring no longer make sense in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The constant cycle of hiring and firing workers is not only expensive and wasteful, but it also destroys employee engagement and morale, damaging the employer brand. To build a future-proof workforce, organizations need to move beyond outdated practices and embrace workforce transformation through adaptive workforce solutions, continuous learning, and reskilling strategies. Developing a renewable workforce and a dynamic talent ecosystem is key to thriving in the face of change.
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Jun 04, 2019
Four Tenets to Build a Workforce That Can Turn Ideas into Reality
Ricardo Vargas, Executive Director for think tank Brightline Initiative, shares key insights that can help organizations navigate future challenges and build the workforce they need to bridge the gap between ideas and execution.
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Jun 01, 2019
Death by Mediocre Leadership: How Bad Leaders Are Sucking the Life Out of Your Company
Our research reveals hard truths about the current state of leadership, identifying the top five characteristics of mediocre leaders and those behaviors that define accountable leadership.
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May 03, 2019
How to Emphasize Soft Skills in Your Personal Branding
Those who have strong soft skills are usually great listeners, persuaders, and collaborators. They make the workplace easier for others.
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Apr 26, 2019
Five Things to Look for When Considering a New Employer
An interview is a two-way street. While most people focus on trying to say the right things and impress the interviewer, the interviewer also needs to impress you.