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Podcast: Generational Differences are Vastly Exaggerated

Podcast: Generational Differences are Vastly Exaggerated

In this episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant, Jennifer Deal explores the root causes of age-related stereotypes, how they hinder everyone, and what we can do to bridge generational divides in the workplace. Drawing from over two decades of research across industries and geographies, she found that while people of different generations may bring unique experiences, they share far more in common than we often assume, especially when it comes to what they want from work.

Webinar: A Strategy-First Approach to Talent Systems and Decisions

Webinar: A Strategy-First Approach to Talent Systems and Decisions

Watch this insightful conversation and learn how to effectively synergize talent systems with human judgment to position your organisation as a talent management leader

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Podcast: Understanding Agility That Transforms Organizations

Podcast: Understanding Agility That Transforms Organizations

In this podcast, Chris Worley discusses the importance of agility in modern organizations, how performance is measured, and the challenges companies face today, emphasizing organizational resilience, strategic communication, and the impact of artificial intelligence on business goals. He also explores the complexity of organizations, the evolving nature of strategy and its teaching, the critical role of leadership in a constantly changing environment, and the growing need for social responsibility.

Podcast: Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad – Why Beyond HR is More Relevant Than Ever

Podcast: Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad – Why Beyond HR is More Relevant Than Ever

In this podcast, John and Pete discuss the evolution of HR practices and their impact on measuring executive performance. From recounting the inception of their collaboration to delving into the nuances of utility analysis, this episode offers insights on leveraging various disciplines to refine HR strategy. Listen in for perspectives on how Gen AI could further transform talent assessment in organizations.

Tariffs, inflation and compensation

Tariffs, inflation and compensation

The global economy is suffering through a particularly difficult time right now. The recent onslaught of sharply-changing tariffs, and uncertainty about the future of international trade and supply chains, has leaders turning to time-honored strategies for keeping costs down. And since labor costs often are the largest on a company’s balance sheet, cutting headcount, salaries and hourly compensation usually are at the top of the list. But should they be?

Unlocking Competitive Advantage: How Employee Resource Groups Build Strategic Relational Capital

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, business success hinges on more than innovation or scale — it depends on the ability to build unique, hard-to-replicate assets. While technology and operations matter, companies that consistently outperform do so by leveraging a less visible but powerful asset: relational capital. One of the most enduring frameworks for understanding strategic advantage, […]

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Organizational Climate and Culture: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice

Organizational Climate and Culture: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice

In this updated edition, Mark G. Ehrhart, Benjamin Schneider and William H. Macey present a thorough examination of both the history and current status of research in each field, as well as areas for their potential integration. Academics, practitioners, and students will all deepen their understanding of how organizations function and will gain insights into how to improve both organizational research and organizational effectiveness.

Strategic Leadership is at a Crossroads

Today’s generation of senior executives developed their expertise, and advanced in their careers, in a world that looks very different from where we stand today. This article addresses how things have changed, where they stand today, and what leaders now need to do to enable successful strategy execution in 2025 and beyond.

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