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Why Calling Your Workers Heroes Can Backfire

Harvard Business

In 2020, Instacart launched a “Household Heroes” campaign to recruit 300,000 workers to the platform. While moralizing work like this might seem to have benefits for workers and the company, interviews with Instacart workers shed light on the mixed feelings many workers held about the label.

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Conversation with 2020 Delivery

Tom Spencer

2020 Delivery is a management consultancy committed to improving public services and bringing about lasting change within public sector organisations. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Mike Meredith who is a Director at 2020 Delivery, and leads the firm’s people development function.

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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback. For example, doing a course on LinkedIn on ‘ Communicating with Confidence ’ could help you develop your interview skills.

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How to Solve 3 Modern Cross-Cultural Leadership Challenges

Organizational Talent Consulting

Cross-Cultural Strategy #2: Recruit for Intercultural Competence Talent acquisition is a critical process for any leader and business. Cross-Cultural Strategy #4: Employee Retention Interviews Most organizations conduct exit interviews, but employee retention interviews are proactive instead of reactive.

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.

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Consultant Profiles Series: Billy Gerhard

Tom Spencer

Obviously 2020 is very different than years past, but can you describe what a typical day looks like at BCG? What is your best piece of advice for the recruiting and hiring process? Comfort and authenticity are huge during the interviewing process. Do not focus on being perfect. Do what is comfortable and authentic to you.

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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.