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How Johnson & Johnson and American Express Are Developing Young Leaders

Harvard Business

We share these examples here to illustrate how these forward-thinking companies are working now to address their future talent needs. In 2016, former American Express CEO Ken Chenault tasked chief human resource officer Kevin Cox with finding new opportunities that would drive innovation and revenue growth. American Express.

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Two Powerful Ways Managers Can Curb Implicit Biases

Harvard Business

.” The problem is that, when hiring, evaluating, or promoting employees, we often measure people against our implicit assumptions of what talent looks like — our hidden “template of success.” While interviewing a candidate, we might ask her where she went to school or to share her experiences.

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Job Hub: CHG Healthcare Services Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Ranked 18th in Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For (2016), what puts CGH Healthcare so ahead of the game? Or could it be the talent shows and “Dress as your Favorite President Competition”? Interview online or through an employee referral (recommended). Interview Tips & Tricks.

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This Pharma Company Stays Innovative by Doing Two Things

Harvard Business

After extensive assessment, they settled on two initiatives: realigning incentives for employees and systematically introducing outside talent and practices. Roivant was addressing some sobering realities: In 2016, only 22 new drugs were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lowest number since 2007.

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Younger and Older Executives Need Different Things from Coaching

Harvard Business

In coaching, while Eric focused on learning ways to motivate the talent on his team, he didn’t address deeper issues, like his perfectionism, that could hold him back in the long run. Our study was published in Consulting Psychology Journal in December 2016. This meant he was being groomed for ascendance.

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Research: When Boards Broaden Their Definition of Diversity, Women and People of Color Lose Out

Harvard Business

Through a combination of interviews with board directors and analysis of statements and documents, our work has uncovered a clear shift in how corporate boards approach diversity. Director and recruiter interviews confirm evidence procured from company disclosures. We have been studying corporate governance for nearly two decades.

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What 11 CEOs Have Learned About Championing Diversity

Harvard Business

Based on evidence that diversity initiatives are more effective if they start at the top , I interviewed 11 CEOs who have made a public commitment to diversity about how they are creating more diverse workforces. About the Interviews I wanted to select a diverse group of CEOs from a range of companies that varied by size and industry.