Blog:Author: Hillary Roberts | Source: HCI
| October 25, 2010
The HR Scorecard, a concept and book originated by Mark Huselid “argues that HR measurement systems must be based on a clear understanding of organizational strategy and the capabilities and behaviors of the workforce required to implement that strategy. Thus, an HR Scorecard is a mechanism for describing and measuring how people and people management systems create value in organizations, as well as communicating key organizational objectives to the workforce.” more »
Blog:Author: Hillary Roberts | Source: HCI
| September 17, 2010
One natural question when optimizing business performance and resources has to be whether to insource or outsource the work itself. The answer is often dependent on the company’s culture, resources, risk tolerance and philosophies, and often the final solution is some combination of both practices. How should HR leaders add value to this decision?
Too often the decision to outsource departments or work, or bring them back into house, is made outside of the framework of strategic talent management. more »
Blog:Author: Hillary Roberts | Source: HCI
| September 16, 2010
The makeup of the modern workforce has significantly changed in order to adapt to the uncertainty of the economic and business environment. Organizations looking to not only to navigate through the present, but plan for the future have incorporated a combination of talent and resources to meet their goals for growth and success. The acquisition of contract talent workers has become an increasingly viable option for companies who need to maintain their functionality while staying within the means of a depleting budget. more »
Blog:Author: Hillary Roberts | Source: HCI
| September 1, 2010
Questioning whether your talent pool is robust enough to handle the future needs or your organization? Learn how to Strengthen Local Talent Pools with Workforce Development in this webcast brought to you by the Human Capital Institute.
Employers across the country are struggling to find the right level of quality, training and experience in talent pools to fill their openings. This challenge is compounded by either way too many applicants or not enough. On the other side of the fence, job candidates, eager to find top-notch employment, can’t find local jobs or are missing essential skills. How can corporate recruiters overcome these hurdles? more »
Blog:Author: Hillary Roberts | Source: HCI
| August 9, 2010
It is impossible to deny that business is certainly not, “business as usual” recently. As organizations struggle to emerge from this “Great Recession” into an uncertain economic environment many have dubbed “the new normal,” talent executives are under more pressure than ever before. Your task: to re-invent (and maintain) a best-in-class workforce that attracts the highest quality talent and fulfills the business objectives, while staying flexible and cost efficient. more »