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What I Learned from Transforming the U.S. Military’s Approach to Talent

Harvard Business

When contending for talent in a competitive world, no organization — let alone the largest in the world, with the largest stakes — can afford to lose employees like 2nd Lieutenant Riley. military over the last 250 years can, at times, make recruitment and retention difficult. Attracting Talent.

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Cybersecurity Has a Serious Talent Shortage. Here’s How to Fix It

Harvard Business

So what’s causing the talent shortage? There are no signs that the bad guys are limiting their talent pool — and cybercrime is now a $445 billion business. One way IBM is addressing the talent shortage is by creating “ new collar ” jobs, particularly in cybersecurity. million unfilled positions by 2020.

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Looking Beyond H-1B Visas to Find Tech Talent

Harvard Business

As a result, tech hiring managers are now racing to recruit from a very small pool of domestic candidates. Many have doubled down on their recruitment efforts by increasing their spending on LinkedIn and Facebook ads or by attending local networking events to attract candidates. government. The chart below shows the U.S.

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Corporate Governance Should Combine the Best of Private Equity and Family Firms

Harvard Business

Over the years, governance has attempted to close that gap by aligning incentives with measures of performance. Over the last 30 years, the private equity model has risen to the fore as a solution to the governance problem. The family firm is arguably the oldest form of governance. These attempts have often failed.

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Why the Australian Defence Organization Is Recruiting Cyber Analysts on the Autism Spectrum

Harvard Business

To help address it, ADO has, with the help of some innovative business firms, leapt to the forefront with a new approach to sourcing cybersecurity talent: “Dandelion programs.” If we adapt a different managerial approach , however, we can access superior talent. Insight Center. The Human Element of Cybersecurity.

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The Who, Where, and Why of Moving for a New Job

Harvard Business

In fact, success requires a solid base of nearby talent — or the ability to entice skilled workers to relocate for new job opportunities. Most apply to jobs close to home, with government data showing the urge to move is only declining. The right recruiting strategies are crucial. Local Talent Matters.

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Saudi Arabia’s Labor Market Challenge

Harvard Business

Saudi Arabia hopes the public sector, which employs over two-thirds of Saudi nationals, will cut its wage bill — which today accounts for over 45% of total government spending. One of the most overlooked aspects of this challenge is the makeup of the Kingdom’s talent pool, and other domestic labor market realities.

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