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BROOKFIELD, WI (February 4, 2019) The LAK Group (formerly Lawrence, Allen and Kolbe), a leading management consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Michael Grubich has joined the firm as…
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Job loss is one of the most stressful events you’ll experience in your lifetime. It’s extremely difficult and can be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to sharing the news with…
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Attracting and retaining top industry talent is both a priority and a challenge for businesses that strive for sustainable performance results. To be competitive, companies must position themselves as an…
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When faced with the idea of change management, many people think of detailed plans for decision-making, communication and implementation. Others talk about change management as an afterthought to implementing a…
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According to a study by ManpowerGroup, companies that struggle to fill vacant positions are having the most difficulty finding candidates with technical competence and experience, employability skills that include the ability and…
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Outplacement: in everyday use, the word is often a kinder replacement for terms such as aid-off or downsizing, both of which have a bit of negative stigma and a touch…
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Outplacement services should be about more than helping those who are leaving the company to secure new positions. Instead, a holistic, purpose-driven process is one that approaches the situation with…
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In a tight marketplace where companies are competing to secure top talent, can any organization afford to squander the talent that’s already onboard? The answer is undoubtedly no, but how…
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What employee engagement looks like may vary a bit from one company to another; however, Gallup defines it as workers who share and are aligned with the company’s goals and are enthusiastic about contributing…
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