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Developing a corporate mentoring program is not only good for corporate morale and employee retention, but it can also be an important recruiting tool. High potential employees are likely to be attracted to the idea of mentorship that fosters a strong connection between higher level executives and...

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Before you eat at a new restaurant, what is the first thing you do? If you’re anything like 145 million people who use the site -- you probably check Yelp. User-generated review sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and even Amazon have become a critical part of the evaluation process for many different...

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There is no question that we live in an economy and a society that is more global than ever. With just the touch of a button, we can communicate with people not just in our office or city, but anywhere in the world. The speed of globalization has led some companies to feel left behind regarding...

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Being a woman in a position of power is still a challenging role, despite the major strides that have been made in recent years. It is easy to dismiss the gender gap in terms of pay and opportunity as a thing of the past until you look at the fact that just 4% of CEOs of S&P 500 companies are women...

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With the 5th largest economy (by GDP), the United Kingdom and its political status have a wide reaching impact on the economic and industrial future of virtually every country in the world. An integral part of any company and its ultimate success is its hiring practices. As such, the Brexit will...

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Although advancements have been made throughout the CPG industry when it comes to female leadership, the fact is that there are still far fewer than 50% representation in the higher echelons of CPG leadership. In fact, one recent study indicates that less than 25% of executive leadership positions...

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It is commonly known that all individuals should put their best foot forward throughout the interviewing process – both applicants and hiring managers alike. Offices are tidied up, everyone is polite with introductory small talk, and professional game faces are on. "My greatest weaknesses? I...' Read More

According to one recent study, women represent 47% of the entire workforce in the U.S. and 51% of the professional and technical workforce. With that kind of representation, it is clear that having women on an executive team at consumer packaged goods companies or elsewhere is critical....' Read More

Executive Summary

Written by Dr. Anita Anantharam

The current status of women in the workplace is both widely acknowledged and widely lamented. For example, it has been estimated that women lead only 4.6% of Fortune 500 companies and hold only 17% of board seats. Women also earn 75% of what their...

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Election Season -- whether you love or hate politics they are here to stay, at least until November. The presidential election draws extra attention to divisive issues such as the Global economy, the stock market, and unemployment. The election might also cause stress to those who searching for a...

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