December, 2015
ATD Human Capital
Talent Managers: Work With Your Manufacturing Professionals, Too
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Most manufacturing professionals are experts in managing quality standards, projects, process documentation, audits, and supply chain functions. But what about managing the skill set of their workforce? deliver the goods and services required by your customers. develop your future skill set. optimize the use of your existing skill set. Here are five critical steps for supply and demand analysis.
Are We Prepared for the Learners of the Future?
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 1, 2015
In a mere five years, learning will look dramatically different from what it looks like today, and organizational L&D functions aren’t prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners. Those are among the key findings of ATD and the Institute for Corporate Productivity’s (i4cp) newly released research report, Learners of the Future: Taking Action Today to Prevent Tomorrow’s Talent Crisis. We Can’t Really Imagine Learning in 2020. Learning Isn’t Prepared for the Future. What Can L&D Function Do About the Coming Crisis? ” Get the Full Report.
A Generous Workforce Starts With You
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 2, 2015
Kindness in organizations is a very important topic to me. Like many of you, I've had to work in very harsh work environments. To say it's difficult is an understatement. What's Wrong? Pamela was the CEO of a manufacturing tech startup. She came from a culture that tolerated and expected verbal abuse, public criticism, and yelling caustic comments in the hallway. worked in HR. She stopped.
Top Human Capital Blogs in 2015
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 29, 2015
What do talent development professionals in human capital care about? Do you see any themes? Here are the top 10 blog articles from ATD's Human Capital Community: Signs of a Learning Culture by Stephen Gill. Positive Change Management Starts With Yourself by Elad Levinson. Employee Motivation: The Neuroscience Connection by Ryann Ellis. Developing a Learning Culture: An Infographic by Stephen Gill.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.
4 Characteristics of the Best Virtual Employees
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Let’s face it. If you’re at the office right now, you would probably rather be at home. Turns out, so would most of your co-workers. recent survey showed that 70 percent of people would rather work from home than spend time at an office; that number increases to 81 percent for people 35 to 44 years old. No matter how nice an office is, home will probably always be nicer. This creates a tricky situation for employers who offers virtual roles. The answer: The right candidate for the job is not the applicant who has a strong desire to work from home. self-motivated. self-disciplined.
Your Leadership Habits
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 21, 2015
This article is the fifth and final post in a series on creating leadership identity. You can also read about building a personal brand , leading through your actions , and leading through your visual and verbal presence and leadership response. It was Aristotle who said that we are what we repeatedly do. Our seemingly small actions, performed day in and day out, eventually create who we are.
3 Big Knowledge Gaps in STEM Workforces
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 17, 2015
When there isn’t enough scientific, technical, engineering, and math (STEM) talent to go around, where can an organization get the STEM knowledge it needs to succeed? According to APQC ’s research, many companies are looking inward, leveraging the expertise that’s already inside their organizations and nurturing the new hires and mid-career employees who will become tomorrow’s thought leaders. For companies that run on STEM brainpower, the shortage of highly qualified talent is a true crisis. Developing Experts. Bringing Newcomers Up to Speed.
Growing Talent Management Firms: Managing Risk
ATD Human Capital
DECEMBER 28, 2015
As with any company, whether a small start-up or huge multi-national conglomerate, ultimate success depends almost exclusively on the decisions leaders make to advance the business. Although we can’t dismiss that some luck is involved (think: being at the right place at the right time), hoping that the stars align isn’t a very wise strategy. wait for the future and then react and adapt.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.
Why Do Faces Work Better Than PowerPoint?
ej4 HR
DECEMBER 7, 2015
We’ve all been on the receiving end of a boring Powerpoint presentation. And we’ve probably created our own share of them, too. This despite the fact that we know how dull they can be. In fact, we reported on one study that found the PowerPoint delivery system so dreaded that 24% of respondents said they [.]. The post Why Do Faces Work Better Than PowerPoint? appeared first on.
4 Moves to Better the Employee Onboarding Process
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 1, 2015
There are many avenues to consider when onboarding employees. New employees want to feel comfortable and valued in their new work environment. It’s important for employers to take onboarding procedures seriously, chiefly because it sets the tone for new employees, check out these 4 moves to better your employee onboarding process. Employee Onboarding
8 Ways to Reduce Employee Burnout (& Prevent Turnover)
Brazen HR
DECEMBER 22, 2015
In the United States, 53% of workers say they are burned out and overworked. Why so many? You don’t have to look too far to find the cause — in the same study, 41% planned on not using their allotted vacation days. This is bad. Really bad. 40% of workers name burnout as their chief reason for searching for a new job. Click To Tweet. Create a Supportive Environment. Click To Tweet. Be Proactive.
5 Ways To Enhance Productivity In The Workplace
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Keeping your employees engaged with the work they’re producing is essential to your business’ productivity levels. Listed below are 5 ways you can enhance productivity in the workplace : Remove Obstacles. Carefully observe your team and their working environment and remove or address any obstacles that appear to be a common problem. Motivate and Reward. Set Clear Goals. Welcome Feedback.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.
Are the Signs All There? Know These Candidate Red Flags
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Recruiters often have a tough task when finding the right candidate. Not only do they have to sift through candidates to find the ones they think will fit in with the company, but they need to establish how they sift according to skills, cultural fit and the hiring manager’s needs. In order to build the best possible team, you need to have better standards. Screening Candidates
Ready for a Brilliant New Year in HR? Read the Top Five Articles from the Workforce Intelligence Blog
Visier
DECEMBER 31, 2015
2016 promises to be a year of seachange for HR with HR professionals accelerating their embrace of a fact-based and business-oriented mindset (see the fifth point in this Josh Bersin post ). Brilliant HR in 2016 is data-driven, strategic, and impactful. Its practitioners ask not just how many , but — more importantly — ask why. The HR Leadership Revolution — Will You Thrive?:
HR Analytics: Start with the Story
UpstartHR
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Back in college I wrote a ton of papers for various classes. Without fail, my writing process would look like this. Read some of the research available and form an opinion. Write an essay based on that opinion. Go back and find data to back up my essay’s key points. Get about 95% finished and realize that the paper didn’t turn out like I wanted it to originally.
Are We There Yet: The State of Digital Marketing and Data Adoption
The Aristocracy of HR
DECEMBER 14, 2015
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2016 Training Program Best Practices
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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?
Is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Real?
ej4 HR
DECEMBER 14, 2015
There’s no doubt that executives are talking about emotional intelligence (EQ). quick Google search will turn up hundreds of articles and posts about the subject. Some tout that emotional intelligence will be the factor to look for in employees and leaders for the foreseeable future. And some have us asking: “What’s all the hype [.]. The post Is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Real? appeared first on. Business Ethics eLearning Training & Development emotional intelligence emotional intelligence and employee performance emotional intelligence and the workplace employee emotions at work
When All Employees Feel Empowered, the Entire Organization Benefits
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 7, 2015
“I was raised to treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.”. Culture HR Communications HR Insights Organizational Leadership Talent Management Workforce Featured
HR’s Important Role in Defining Employee Engagement
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion around the topic of workplace engagement. Best Practices Culture Engagement Generational Issues HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Retention & Engagement Talent Management Workforce Featured
5 HCM System Resolutions for 2016
HRchitect
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Written by: Jacqueline Kuhn. It is that time of year when we make our New Year’s resolutions with the hope that we have made improvements in the process. Most of us make some personal ones, some of us professional resolutions, but very few make them specifically for the Human Capital Management (HCM) systems we use. There is nothing more time stealing than a manual process.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.
What Are Your HResolutions for 2016?
PeopleStrategy
DECEMBER 31, 2015
Tomorrow marks the first day of 2016. It’s a time to reflect, refresh and restart. While you may not be one to make New Year’s resolutions in your personal life, chances are you will set professional goals and objectives, particularly if you manage others. Having trouble setting your goals? Here are just a few: New Year’s Resolutions for Managers. Powerful Human Resource Trends in 2016.
3 Ways to Spot Coachability in an Interview
Brazen HR
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Do you want to hire people who repeatedly succeed? (Is the sky blue?). Of course you do. But here’s the rub — past success isn’t necessarily the best indicator of future success. Past success isn’t necessarily the best indicator of future success. Click To Tweet. But Larry,” you might say. “If not past success, what should I be looking for?”. “Coachability,” I’d tell you. Harder question.
3 Ways to Fix Performance Management
Reflektive
DECEMBER 8, 2015
The explosion of communication channels and tools are shaking up organizations. New software platforms emerging create unprecedented levels of speed, agility, customization, and frequency in inter-office interactions, revolutionizing relationships. So what does the future of performance management hold? #1: The Annual Performance Review Is Out, Real-Time Feedback Is In.
9 Employee Retention Statistics That Will Make You Sit Up And Pay Attention
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 31, 2015
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 9 of 2015. Our Our regular content will return on Jan. 4, 2016. . Contracts, Hiring & Firing HR Communications HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Resignation Retention & Engagement Talent Management Best of TLNT Featured
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.
Recognition Drives “One Company” Cultures
RecognizeThis!
DECEMBER 17, 2015
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — For organizations struggling to develop an integrated front, a culture of values-based social recognition presents a unique path forward. The post points to three basic issues that get in the way: visibility, complexity, and trust. Imagine, for example, the leadership team of a global organization, armed with the best intentions. There is hope yet, though!
Celebrate the 25th Birthday of Employee Engagement
Grovo HR
DECEMBER 1, 2015
An idea as powerful as employee engagement seems like it should have been around forever. Businesses have always employed people, after all, and people have always done their best work when they’ve cared about the outcome of their efforts. But managers haven’t always talked about the need to engage employees the way they’re talking about it today. It turns 25 years old this month, to be exact.
Constant ACA Changes Got You Confused? Here is What Midsize Employers Need to Know Right Now
TriNet
DECEMBER 4, 2015
This post is part of the TriNet ongoing series about the Affordable Care Act and its effects on small business. Beginning January 1, 2016, midsize companies – defined as those with 51-100. Visit site for full story. Affordable Care Act
Leadership Greatness Springs from Within
The People Equation
DECEMBER 7, 2015
“Leadership greatness springs from within. So you’ve got to go in.”. That’s what Bob Anderson, Chief Development Officer of The Leadership Circle told me when I interviewed him for his recently published book, Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results. Only then will you perform at your best as a leader. Yes, that’s important.
Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill
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Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory.
13 Ways To Onboard Happy Employees and Increase Retention
Justworks
DECEMBER 21, 2015
We've also built an infographic on how to best create a warm welcome for employees. You can check it out here. The onboarding experience is crucial for employee retention. This is the moment at which you can set someone up for success within your company. Onboarding without a set process is difficult for a new company. Current employees don't normally feel like they have time to do it.
Ditch Bias to Manage Talent Better!
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Face it - there will always be that person in the office. The one you don’t get along with, despite however wonderful they are at their jobs. Your personalities clash in the worst possible ways and even though you’re a pretty fair person otherwise, you just can’t make yourself promote an employee you can’t stand. skilled talent manager, however, doesn’t have these issues.
These Four HR Mistakes Are Causing the Most Lawsuits
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 9, 2015
It’s a litigious world out there. Hiring Process HR Management HR News HR Trends Interviewing Legal, Compliance & Policies Talent Acquisition Featured
The New Year is Just around the Corner! Here is What You Need to Know Right Now to Keep Your Business Compliant in 2016
TriNet
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The end of 2015 is approaching quickly and now is the time to prepare your business for the start of 2016. Here are the top changes coming that will affect small to midsize businesses. New ACA. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance end of year business compliance small business advice
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now





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