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Faster. Better. Smarter. 💪 In a sit-down interview with TBD Media Group, Black & Veatch's #CEO Mario Azar discusses how our innovative and diverse talent is pushing the organization to new heights. 📹 Watch the full conversation here: https://okt.to/j1Nk5g

Friday inspiration: This article demonstrates an important mindset change when thinking about the attraction, retention and development of talent. ✅ Employers are asking deeper questions about how universities prepare all students for the future of work instead of depending on a legacy reputation alone. ✅ They value a more diverse applicant pool and those with prior work experience. ✅ They are leveraging new ways to find talent (necessitated during the pandemic) vs. going after the same pool as everyone else. This allows employers to consider applicants from a wider slate of colleges and universities where they have found high quality hires in the past. Whatever background and skills they might be missing become a part of their professional development plan. This is truly how you win the war for talent. I am impressed by the case studies highlighted from PwC, Bank of America, and Booz Allen Hamilton. This will be even more important as employers seek out graduates with an appropriate level of AI and data literacy to be successful across job categories. My feed is full of amazing champions on both sides of the talent supply chain demonstrating a commitment to make sure that no one gets left behind. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation #talentpipelinemanagement #supply #demand #techtalent #diversityintech #ailiteracy #dataliteracy #leadership Thanks for sharing Joe Rohner!

Integrity, respect, and an open mind are three things that ground Alexis Kozak, our Account Executive I. Learn more about how Alexis serves her customers and community in her Employee Spotlight! https://bit.ly/3NSQvBn

This will be an important conversation on racism in the workplace and what has happened to the D&I community. Register at the link below. #Whistleblowers, #racism #diversityequityinclusion #diversity , #equality #humanrights

👉Did you ever have a moment where you truly felt celebrated? At Guardian Alliance, we make a point of celebrating the men and women of law enforcement. It's always great to see local superstars show their love, too. Recently, the Houston Rockets chose to invite Metro Police Department to their Heroes Luncheon. This gorgeous and elegant event is dedicated to people who are military and first responder group members. Vera Bumpers, Chief of Police, made an appearance alongside her team members. More specifically, she was the keynote speaker for the luncheon. She was hand-picked by the Houston Rockets, too! This is an amazing honor for her, and it's a wonderful one at that. There are few moments where you get recognition that's backed by a sports team. Chief Bumpers earned that time in the sun. ✨ It's deeply gratifying and validating for us to see top candidates like Chief Bumpers get the recognition they worked so hard to attain. It's not just refreshing. It's a sign that people truly appreciate all the work police do. As an organization, Guardian Alliance works to vet police candidates so that teams can find the best officer for the job. We spot the best so you can do the rest. 👀 Let's take it to the audience. What's the nicest officer celebration event you've attended? What do you think are the most important factors to attracting top talent for the law enforcement profession? Roger Trevino Ron Blackmon Mitchell R. Davis III M.S.C.J. Bob Grado Carlos Turner Lucretia Rogers #guardianalliance #localgovernment #leadership

Better together! 🤝 Working at Black & Veatch has taught #EmployeeOwner Faisal Naeem C. Eng , MIE (IEI) that collaborating with a great team can help you maximize your own personal growth. Learn more about his experience before applying to join: https://okt.to/EreIl9 #MakeMarvelMatter

**Huge congrats to the amazing Shilpa Bhandarkar at Linklaters for election to the partnership. This is a massive win for ALL the legal innovation rockstars! ** Not only does this shatter the stereotype, but it proves that the expertise of non-dealmaking professionals is essential for innovation to thrive! For me, these are folks who don't just follow precedents, they CREATE unimaginable opportunities and carve unique paths with their knowledge and out-of-the-box thinking. Here's hoping more firms see the value and follow suit! We need more partners who bring not just rainmaking skills, but the brainpower and fresh ideas to truly excel! #nontransactionalpower #lawyerlife #equality #innovation

A really insightful and educational talk today from Baroness Catherine Ashton. Lessons to be learned for all about the art of negotiation, active listening, being true to your values and not pre-judging others.

Black Rock and Vanguard own everything, we all their employees without knowing that, we do business for them and we increase their revenues through social media as well 😂 because they have share in every successful company Vanguard and BlackRock are prominent investment management companies. Vanguard is known for its index funds and low-cost investment approach, while BlackRock is one of the world's largest asset managers, offering a diverse range of investment products. Both play significant roles in the global financial market. They have shares in various types of assets, including stocks, bonds, and other securities. The specific holdings of each company can vary based on their funds and strategies. Vanguard founded by Jack Bogle, Vanguard is unique in that it is client-owned, meaning its funds are owned by the investors in those funds. The company is widely recognized for its commitment to keeping expenses low and providing investors with a broad range of investment options. Vanguard offers a variety of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across different asset classes. BlackRock is a global investment management company headquartered in the United States. It is one of the largest asset managers in the world. BlackRock offers a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and institutional investment strategies. The company is known for its expertise in risk management, technology-driven approach, and diverse investment solutions catering to individual investors, financial professionals, and institutions. BlackRock plays a significant role in shaping the financial landscape with its influence on global markets.

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