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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
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Powerful September Jobs Report Surprises Everyone
On-air reporters and commentators were visibly energized. On-line reports and blog were upbeat. Social media was abuzz. The reason for all this was an unexpectedly strong September Jobs Report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at 8:30 this morning. Although the job market is still moving forward and upward…
15 Ways Companies Can Close The Gender Gap And Boost DEI Advocacy
“DEI” has transcended its status as a business buzzword to become a strategic imperative. However, achieving a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is a complex challenge that requires not only passive support, but also active engagement. Companies around the world have recognized that promoting gender equality involves empowering women…
Clorox Crisis Shows Cyber Risk’s Harsh Business Downside
The Clorox cyberattack crisis warrants every board’s attention. The consumer-products giant spent over $500 million on IT upgrades and earned a spot on the 2023 Forbes Most Cybersecure Companies list. Nonetheless, an August breach halted its operations with devastating supply chain and business consequences. While the cybercrime details remain unclear,…
43M Children Displaced By Floods, Storms, Droughts, Wildfires Since 2016
A joint report by UNICEF and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center brings into sharper focus one of the harshest impacts of climate change: child displacement. UNICEF cited the new data as further evidence that more must be done to protect children from the risks and safeguard their futures. 20,000 children…
Seeing Through Edtech Bad Behavior
As soon as my kids were old enough to stop squirming through a 70-page story, I made sure to read them Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. I had two reasons. First, it’s wondrous and incredibly well-crafted – better than Dahl’s greatest hits, in my view. Second, it…
Does An Employee Referral Make A Difference?
Imagine that you’re a recruiter staring at hundreds, even thousands, of unsolicited resumes. Keep in mind this resume pile is for just one of multiple jobs you have to fill. In addition, you have even more jobs to post, candidates moving through interviews, hiring managers who need help making decisions,…
How To Combat Bias In The Hiring Process
AJ Richichi is the CEO of Sprockets, a hiring platform that connects millions of hourly workers with the world's most influential brands. Whether they're aware of it or not, every human is biased. That's why it’s important to recognize how unconscious bias can be extremely detrimental to those on the…
Why More Workers Feel Replaceable Before Their Bodies Are Cold
No employee wants to feel like a number that can be easily replaced. But as the divide between employers and employees widens, worker loyalty is rapidly fading. When I turned to Gloria St. Martin-Lowry for answers, she told me, “They’d replace you before your body’s cold.” The president of HPWP…
Women Entrepreneurs Poised For Growth In 2024
Women entrepreneurs have long faced challenges in starting, growing, and scaling their businesses. Despite these challenges, they have persisted and made significant strides in recent years. Despite concerns about inflation, interest rates, and the potential for recession, women entrepreneurs feel optimistic about 2024 and expect substantial growth and increased revenue.…
Finding Your Career When Life And Work Has Other Plans
Life is unpredictable, filled with many peaks and valleys. One of the things that can be affected when life takes a turn for the worst is your career. You started your professional life with a clear plan in mind, only to find that things didn’t quite go the way you…
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Creative Ways Startups Can Earn Funding in Tough Economic Times
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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Ideas To Transform You From Good To Better To Best
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…