October 23, 2015 Don Weobong
Millennials are undoubtedly the future of the workforce, and employers are always searching for the tools and techniques that are going to allow them to source the best talent from this multi-faceted generation. By 2020 millennials will account for 40 percent of the workforce, making understanding how to not only manage but also how to […]
read moreOctober 23, 2015 Ashley Sutphin
While the average person may barely even be considering the holidays right now, for businesses that need to hire seasonal employees the time is now.
read moreFebruary 2, 2015 Sherman Morrison
Middle management is more often the butt of jokes than any other level within the organizational hierarchy. It’s a hard place to be for many reasons, but one that as many as 10.5 million American workers find themselves in at present. It’s worth remembering, however, that middle management represents a key time in the employee […]
read moreJanuary 28, 2015 Sherman Morrison
I’ve written previous about the importance of succession planning (see Injecting “Success” into Succession Planning). The business case for robust succession planning is clear in terms of employee development, streamlining turnover, and promoting from within. The basic process of succession planning is simple enough – figure out what you need, see what you’ve got, and […]
read moreDecember 16, 2014 Ashley Sutphin
In today’s talent management discussions, so much attention is given to how employers can attract and retain younger employees – namely the Millennial generation, most of whom are in their mid to late twenties. That’s great of course, but what about older talent? For some companies it can seem advantageous to try and subtly push […]
read moreDecember 16, 2014 Ashley Sutphin
With so many talent and performance management programs and service providers available, it’s difficult to sift through and determine who or what is going to most effectively meet the needs of your organization and propel you forward. One option that’s worth spotlighting is 360 Degree Feedback from Calibra. About Calibra Calibra offers a variety of […]
read moreNovember 19, 2014 Ashley Sutphin
HR analytics is a phrase that just immediately conjures ideas of massive amounts of data, boring details, and a mundane process. We’re not going to argue that some of those notions may be accurate, but at the same time effective. Detailed and comprehensive HR analysis can provide you with the framework for a talent management […]
read moreOctober 2, 2014 Sherman Morrison
You know there’s a pretty solid business case to nurture a diverse and inclusive workplace. When you do it right, employees work 12% harder, are 19% more likely to stick around longer, and collaborate up to 57% more effectively with colleagues. Even executives are on board, with more than 80% claiming to be strongly supportive […]
read moreOctober 2, 2014 Ashley Sutphin
Many employers don’t have a real grasp on what it is that motivates their employees and encourages them to stay put, which is why they have a hard time not just attracting employees, but also retaining them. Here’s a few statistics about the employee mindset, from Gallup, The Incentive Federation, The Incentive Research Foundation, Maritz, […]
read moreSeptember 22, 2014 Ashley Sutphin
Talent mapping isn’t a new idea—it’s been broadly used overseas, particularly in the UK and Australia, but here in the states it might seem like a novel concept. First Things First…What is Talent Mapping? Talent mapping is essentially a way to strategically focus your recruiting and sourcing of employees. It’s a way to put a […]
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