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Why companies are so bad at treating employees like people

Why companies are so bad at treating employees like people

Few disagree that the time is ripe for reimagining complex organizations so that they are more human and more agile. But existing models for how to make the shift seem to offer a choice between a rock and a hard place.
Between a rock and a hard place

Between a rock and a hard place

Few disagree that the time is ripe for reimagining complex organizations so that they are more human and more agile. But, existing models for how to make the shift seem to offer a choice between a ‘rock and a hard place.’
To step up as a leader, you need to step out

To step up as a leader, you need to step out

Herminia discusses how executives can step up their leadership potential. The thoughtful approach consists of three core elements: making your day-to-day work more strategic; diversifying your network; and transforming your leadership style and identity.
Friendships forged outside work can hold women back

Friendships forged outside work can hold women back

In a recent Financial Times column, Sarah Gordon was right to take the Garrick Club to task, not just on its second vote to refuse women members but on the most disingenuous of explanations about why some members think such an exclusion is harmless.