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Leading the digital charge: Inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of excellence

CIO

So the question that plagues any professional entrusted with or motivated to drive a huge change initiative is how to inspire innovation and foster a culture of excellence. Activities and endeavors that promote a culture of excellence should not only be rewarded but also be implanted as a standard practice for the team.

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Rivian hit with gender discrimination lawsuit that alleges toxic ‘bro culture’

TechCrunch

The AAA statement, viewed by TechCrunch, describes a “toxic bro culture” at the company’s highest levels. When she spoke up to human resources about “the boys’ club culture and gender discrimination she was experiencing from a C-level executive, Rivian abruptly fired her,” the statement reads.

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Employee engagement platform Culture Amp raises $100M at a $1.5B valuation

TechCrunch

Culture Amp was founded in 2009 to let companies conduct anonymous employee surveys, but since then, its focus has expanded to helping employers turn the data they collect into action. The round bumps Culture Amp’s valuation to $1.5 The round bumps Culture Amp’s valuation to $1.5

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The Importance of Assessing Interpersonal Skills in Recruitment

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Bias in group interactions When assessing interpersonal skills through group exercises or discussions, bias can skew results. Collaboration: Use pair programming exercises to see how well candidates collaborate. Team-based exercises Simulated team exercises provide a closer look at how candidates interact in group settings.

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How CIOs can help the future suck less than the present

CIO

ITs brighter future starts with stakeholders The other day I saw a bumper sticker that read, Your company culture is not words on your website or posters on the wall. CIOs can use a simple collaborative Cartesian exercise to kick-start deep stakeholder understanding. Its how your people feel on a Sunday night.

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How to create a culture of innovation

CIO

Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Instilling an innovative culture comes down to creating an environment based on trust, which breaks down barriers and inspires people to have more open mindsets, says Keshavan. Prioritize time for experimentation.

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Top 4 University Recruiting Trends for 2025

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

These events will also be more interactive, with employers leveraging technology to host virtual hackathons, coding challenges, and collaborative problem-solving exercises that are designed to showcase student skills in real-time. Employers will need to ensure that their recruitment process is transparent and interactive.