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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle

Harvard Business

When it comes to training and workforce development, lots of them. In a 2014 survey , 55% of executives said a major constraint to investing in training was that they did not know how to measure success. Launched in 2015, Generation works in five countries (India, Kenya, Mexico, Spain, and the United States).

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Most Doctors Have Little or No Management Training, and That’s a Problem

Harvard Business

And they receive little on-the-job training to develop skills such as how to allocate short- and long-term resources, how to provide developmental feedback, or how to effectively handle conflict – leadership skills needed to run a vibrant business. Yet most doctors in the U.S. aren’t taught management skills in medical school.

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Recruiting Strategies for a Tight Talent Market

Harvard Business

If any story demonstrates how far employers will go in today’s fierce war for talent, the tale of Snapchat’s geofilter recruiting campaign is it. The fight for new recruits is intense — not just in the tech sector, but across all industries. ” asked the clever riff aimed at Uber workers.

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Fixing the Recruiting and Retention Problems in Britain’s NHS

Harvard Business

One of the reasons for the current lackluster response is that the NHS is increasingly struggling to recruit and retain its health workforce. These students, some of the brightest in the country, then undertake a minimum of five years training at medical school. “residency.” “residency.” This is 19.3%

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3 Ways Social Entrepreneurs Can Solve Their Talent Problem

Harvard Business

Know that funding alone is not going to solve the recruiting problem. Gayathri Vasudevan , a 2015 “ Entrepreneur of the Year ” in India, is a cofounder of LabourNet Services , which provides training for the unskilled. Training and skill development solves another problem too. Fair enough.

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Preparing for the Future of Talent Acquisition - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM KORN FERRY

Harvard Business

The same study found that identifying people with the right skills in a rapidly changing market is the top issue impacting recruiting. The survey revealed that talent acquisition professionals can’t rely on what worked in the past when recruiting top talent today. How to Develop Leaders Who Can Drive Strategic Change.

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2016 Top 10 U.S. MBA programs for Management Consulting

Management Consulted

2015 class size: 635. But more than just teamwork, Kellogg also knows how to train you up in problem-solving skills. The Class of 2015 had a full 35% of its graduates accept offers in the consulting field, and Kellogg has become a hot recruiting spot across top firms – but especially for McKinsey.