Pipeline

Build a Pipeline of Business Savvy Leaders

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by Vanessa Bhimanprommachak | September 16, 2022

Business as usual is no longer an option. Inflation is rising, turnover is increasing, and staffing shortages are growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumers are spending 9.1% more on the same products and services than they were last year, which means people expect more value from their purchases than ever before.[1] Employees at all levels must quickly adapt to this new economic landscape, but without the necessary skills, most are struggling to do so. Due to shifting market trends, 90% of executives and managers are experiencing skill gaps or anticipate to within the next five years.[2] […]

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Employee Engagement: Our Favorite Reads

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by Stephanie Santos | August 11, 2022

Employees are feeling less engaged at work for the first time in the last 10 years. An annual survey by Gallup suggests that around 32% of employees feel engaged, a figure that has fallen from 36% in 2020.[1] As workers worry over layoffs and rescinded job offers, organizations engaging with the talent they have now has never been more important. When engagement levels are high not only do profits grow, but turnover is lower, customers are satisfied, and employees feel committed to their organization. With so many external factors affecting performance, leaders must focus on fostering a strong relationship with […]

How to Help Any Employee Grow

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by Stephanie Santos | July 27, 2022

    According to results from a recent Harvard Business Publishing survey, the greatest influence on employee retention is opportunities to learn and grow. To better understand how managers can help any employee grow, I sat down with Angela Cheng-Cimini, Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvard Business Publishing. Angela has successfully navigated the Harvard Business Publishing workforce throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 30 years of Human Resources experience, Angela has shepherded businesses through start-up, growth, and maturity with key responsibility for helping organizations identify and build the necessary organizational capabilities.   STEPHANIE: I often hear you reference the “employee […]

Swift Adoption of Digital Learning Drives Leadership Behaviors at Mahindra

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by Smita Philips Mathew | July 15, 2022

When Mahindra implemented Harvard ManageMentorⓇ SparkⓇ organization-wide, the learning and development team in the Auto & Farm Sector saw it as a great opportunity to reach our people in new ways. Our employees had learned to embrace digital platforms for every aspect of their jobs as a consequence of the rapid shift to remote work. Our digital learning initiative served as a natural extension of that transition.   Introducing the initiative to the organization Our team was excited to share Harvard ManageMentor Spark with our employees. It is an ideal solution for driving the learning agenda across our workforce. The […]

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4 Tips to Build a More Inclusive Workplace

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by Tiffany Quivers | July 7, 2022

The L&D professionals we partner with increasingly tell us that their organizations are committed to becoming more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI). With this heightened interest in DEI, we were honored that two experts in this arena – James White and Krista White – took us up on our invitation to share their insights and wisdom on building a more inclusive workplace at our recent Partners’ Connection 2022: Human-Centered Leadership. About the experts James White is a transformational leader who has held executive positions in a number of organizations, including Safeway Stores, Gillette, and Coca Cola. As Chair, President, and […]