7 leaders on career advice for young professionals | Raz: 3 characteristics of the top leaders he's met | HR plays a key role in savvy change management
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7 leaders on career advice for young professionals In this article, seven leaders in industries that range from journalism to technology share their tips for how young professionals can make the most of the opportunities and challenges of the current job market. Among their recommendations are finding a good mentor, investing in relationships and keeping a resilient mindset. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (1/26)
The best leaders who Guy Raz, host and co-creator of the podcast "How I Built This," has encountered are those who build collaboration into their culture and allow their employees to take risks and fail. "You have to have a space that enables people to feel totally uninhibited to throw out really weird ideas, because weird ideas ultimately connect to creative ideas, which ultimately connect to innovative companies and brands," Raz says. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (1/24)
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HR plays a key role in savvy change management HR can and should play a key role in a company's change management, beginning by assessing employees' readiness for change and determining how recruiting and retention will be affected. Change management can be more successful when HR ensures regular, transparent communication about changes with all employees, drives and coordinates any necessary training and tracks the effects throughout the process. Full Story: Workest (1/25)
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