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Bernard McGovern

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VP, Human Resources, Forest Laboratories, Inc.

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Responsible as CHRO for the Global R&D organization for $4bil late stage development and commercial biopharmaceutical NYSE company. Deep expertise in organization development, employee development, staffing and candidate resourcing, compensation & benefits, and employee engagement.

May 4, 2011

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How did you learn about Osama Bin Laden's Death? TV? Twitter? Facebook? Text message?...

TV - was watching the Celebrity Apprentice and the news cut in.

Information Technology

March 1, 2011

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What do you find to be the biggest challenge for job seekers when modifying their resume?

The quandry for the experienced candidate is how to capture the totality of one's career without creating a disqualifying situation by the reader at a desired company. It is not uncommon to place too much information in a quest to be all-encompassing, or open to ... more

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Feb. 8, 2011

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Do you consistently use an assimilation process for new leaders and if so, how is it working for you

We focus on the first 90 days and use various means to assimiliate our senior and mid-senior level executives. Where possible, we are trying to replicate the process through these folks down to their direct reports through emulation. Schedules of meet and greets are combined ... more

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April 19, 2010

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Will companies ever have as many employees as they did before the downturn?

This is an important question for employers, HR professionals, employed persons and the unemployed/marginally or under employed, or those who are unemployed.
The employment market will return to previous levels, but it will take a very long time. Large employers will not be key to ... more

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