Here at Hodes, we are exposed to numbers on a daily basis. Some are staggering. However, the reality is most companies are not as prepared as they think are. Especially with 2008 around the corner. So, how should you prepare? First, take a look at your inner workings - business drivers, HR drivers, challenges and […]

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Women are powerful. But did you know just how much? A couple of weeks ago, I found data to prove the point. A recent study conducted over a four-year span of Fortune 500 companies found that those companies with the highest percentage of women on their boards saw equity returns 53% higher than those companies […]

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McKinsey recently released results of a study of practices of 230 companies across the globe. The firm’s primary goal was simple – what makes companies perform well? For the sake of this post, I’ll hone in on one key point:
Executives, in their search for ways to make organizations function more successfully, frequently adopt […]

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