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The Workforce Institute at Kronos Announces New Americas Board Member, Alexandra Levit
The
Workforce Institute at Kronos
Incorporated, a think tank dedicated to providing research and
education on critical workplace issues facing organizations around the
globe, today announced the addition of noted speaker and author
Alexandra Levit to its Americas
Board of Advisors.
News Facts
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A former nationally syndicated columnist for The Wall Street
Journal and writer for Fast Company, Forbes, and The
New York Times, Alexandra Levit has authored several
books, including the international bestseller, "They Don't Teach
Corporate in College," and "Humanity Works: Merging People and
Technologies for the Workforce of the Future."
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Levit is a partner with organizational development firm PeopleResults
where she consults and writes on leadership development, human
resources, technology adoption, entrepreneurship, innovation, career,
and workplace trends on behalf of numerous Fortune 500 companies,
including American Express (News - Alert), Canon, Deloitte, DeVry University, Intuit,
SilkRoad, and Staples.
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As a sought-after expert on various workplace topics, Levit has spoken
at hundreds of organizations around the world, including Abbott, ADP,
Bank of America, Cardinal Health, Campbell Soup, Exelon, the Federal
Reserve Bank, the Human Capital Institute, McDonalds, Microsoft (News - Alert),
PepsiCo, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), and
Whirlpool.
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Levit has conducted proprietary research on the future of work,
technology adoption, the millennial generation, gender differences and
bias, and the skills gap, and she also served as a member of Business
Roundtable's Springboard Project, which advised the Obama
administration, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department
of Defense on current employment issues.
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Levit is a frequent national media spokesperon and is regularly
featured in outlets including ABC News, the Associated Press (News - Alert),
CNBC, CNN, Forbes, National Public Radio, and USA
Today.
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Levit earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and communications from
Northwestern University where she is now a member of the Northwestern
University Council of 100 and the Young Entrepreneur Council. She also
received the prestigious Emerging Leader Award from Northwestern,
which honors a graduate under 35 who made a significant impact in
their field and in society.
Supporting Quotes
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Joyce Maroney, executive director, The Workforce Institute at Kronos (News - Alert)
"We
are honored to have Alexandra join our Board and look forward to her
contributions to our ongoing discussion about critical workplace
issues facing employers and employees today. Alexandra's unique
combination of practical experience and thought leadership will enrich
our Board for years to come."
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Alexandra Levit, partner, PeopleResults
"I'm energized to
be joining such a distinguished and eclectic Board of Advisors whose
careers and work experiences span multiple industries and practice
areas. My focus is on preparing organizations and their employees for
meaningful careers in the future workplace and I believe my
involvement with The Workforce Institute will enhance my ability to do
this most effectively."
Supporting Resources
About The Workforce Institute at Kronos The Workforce
Institute at Kronos provides research and education on critical
workplace issues facing organizations around the globe. By bringing
together thought leaders, The Workforce Institute at Kronos is uniquely
positioned to empower organizations with the knowledge and information
they need to manage their workforce effectively and provide a voice for
employees on important workplace issues. A hallmark of The Workforce
Institute's research is balancing the needs and desires of diverse
employee populations with the needs of organizations. For additional
information, visit https://workforceinstitute.org/.
About Kronos Incorporated Kronos is a leading provider of
workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions.
Kronos industry-centric workforce applications are purpose-built for
businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and
government agencies of all sizes. Tens of thousands of organizations -
including half of the Fortune 1000® - and more than 40
million people in over 100 countries use Kronos every day. Visit www.kronos.com.
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