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DEI that works: 5 companies reaping the benefits of IT diversity strategies

CIO

Through a long-standing partnership that started in 2011 with the company’s first CEO, Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn has long been working to open and diversify its talent pipeline. LinkedIn offers two unique programs alongside YearUp: LinkedIn Coaches and Investment Days, which are referred to as InDays.

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What is transformational leadership? A model for motivating innovation

CIO

This is accomplished by setting an example at the executive level through authenticity, a strong sense of corporate culture, employee ownership, and independence in the workplace. These leaders will tailor their coaching and mentorship styles to the employee and help them reach goals both inside and outside of the organization.

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#ClouderaLife Spotlight: Kathleen Merto, Early Talent Program Manager

Cloudera

But in 2011, just 3 years after the recession, she found it hard to get a job in her chosen path. Today I get to be a career coach to mostly students by doing resume reviews, interview training, and helping them find their dream jobs. I learn and perform better by working in the real world.”.

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A Worthy Goal for 2011 and Beyond

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Worthy Goal for 2011 and Beyond New year brings with it new predictions, agendas, resolutions and trends. From Seth Godin’s post “ What is Excellence ” at Tom Peters website So, seeking/delivering excellence in everything you do is a goal worth chasing in 2011 (and beyond).

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Advocacy to Shift Culture

Women on Business

Culture shift is very difficult and ambiguous. Facilitating advocacy is a powerful culture shifting strategy for organizations. Advocacy programming is a powerful culture shifting strategy. The Business Case for Building a Flexible Work Culture- Series Part I Why do organizations offer flexibility?

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Apply Now to be Recognized as a 2011 Top Small Company Workplace.

Next Level Blog

to recognize "Top Small Company Workplaces" that have built corporate cultures that foster a productive work environment and satisfied employees. The winners will be featured in the June 2011 issue of Inc. Magazine Winning Workplaces is collaborating with Inc. Your comment has not yet been posted. Click Here.

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Transforming to an Agile Mindset, Part 3

Accenture

For me, the secret is culture change. At the root of Microsoft’s turn-around is their surprising ability to create culture change. Nadella Brings Culture Change. Anyone in PC technology over the years and even users of Microsoft’s products have come into contact with the culture at Microsoft. problem they cite is culture.

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