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According to a recent study, "HR professionals understand the potential of social media and overwhelmingly agree (83 percent) that these technologies can improve communication, bring greater efficiency to the workplace and provide great insight about people’s interests and motivations. They also understand it offers immense opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing." Yet despite this, the best tools often are un (or under) utilized. more »
As a global economy with fewer and fewer borders continues to evolve, it brings with it tremendous competitive forces that require organizations wishing to thrive to become more agile in nearly every aspect of operations. It is a trend that has for more than a decade driven changes in how organizations accomplish work, despite the fact that few organizations planned for such changes in their strategy. more »
An important factor that can make or break talent management systems is the motivation and capability of leaders outside of HR to understand and implement the systems. We know that the greater the motivation, the greater the understanding and ownership. Yet, many talent management systems are presented in a language that leaders neither own nor understand. HR concepts like competencies, succession levels, potential, fit and engagement are all valid, but they are not the typical concepts that leaders use to make business decisions. more »
Who constitutes your pivotal talent pool? Are you sure you know? Use the well known Disney example: Compare the employees who play the Disney characters at Disneyworld with the sweepers in the park. According to Disney, the role of the people playing the characters is fairly prescribed; there is limited scope for individual interpretation, and much of the variability is engineered out. However, with the park sweepers, a big part of their role is unrelated to sweeping -- they can identify when guests are having problems and improve the overall quality of the experience. more »
In this tough economic climate, it's now more important than ever to
understand the fine print as it relates to employment practices. If
your company is considering reductions in force, you may be exposed to
potential liability if you don't comply with the laws governing these
actions. Is your human resources department up to date on its policies
regarding reduction/redundancy process, separation agreements and
potential discrimination triggers-- and are you ensuring company wide
compliance? more »
Industry-leading companies recognize that independent contractors play a critical role in any successful contingent workforce strategy. Join us for this forward looking webcast that addresses the importance of the independent contractor market and how to best utilize these resources in a tough economic climate. We'll look at the missteps that have landed organizations in legal trouble and discuss strategies to limit your exposure to the liabilities, fines, and penalties associated with worker misclassification while improving your access to this vital talent. more »
A recent survey showed that the most frequently named key expectations of employer branding were ease in attracting candidates (84%) and recognition as employer of choice (82%). If your employer brand is this significant to your potential employees, shouldn't it be a top priority for human capital professionals? What can you do to make sure that current employees are invested in your global brand, and acting as ambassadors of that message to the outside world? And how can you be certain that your brand resonates equally with potential employees in Dublin, Dubai and Denver? more »
The talent game has changed-and that means CEOs and corporate executives need to rethink the way they view HR. Human capital needs to be at the forefront of strategic corporate planning, viewed as a science and not a service. What does every CEO need to know about their workforce in order to create a cohesive organizational plan? more »
We all know that the cost of losing an employee typically has a far greater impact on our bottom line than the cost of hiring talent.
Yet in the face of that truism, talent acquisition software focused on the full-time employee has historically been given greater credence than for contingent workers or services. How can a collection of well-known strategic applications --recruiting, management, onboarding/offboarding, and reporting-- all be integrated and work together on a global basis? more »
Your talent management strategy hinges upon your company's ability to establish a concise and integrated global vision for the future.
Understanding the current state of your talent and assessing for the future are critical for the success of your plan. How do you best develop a worldwide competency model, set appropriate expectations, and cultivate a universally accepted vision? Perhaps most importantly, how do you ensure that you have the necessary level of commitment from all levels of the organization? more »