Smart recruiters are using video to lure applicants, showcase job descriptions, and hire the very best talent, and you should be too. What do ISIS, the Mossad, and British Airways all have in common? No, they’re not part of a plot for a new Vince Flynn thriller. MORE

With the Talent Management Suite Wars long over — after starting 15 years ago — does one of the two winners left standing, Cornerstone OnDemand, still matter, especially when the other one is SAP SuccessFactors? A new managing-director structure for selling overseas. MORE

Instant Talent Analytics is a new technique that can provide an assessment of an individual without requiring the individual to take a test. Instant Talent Assessment Appeals. Sometimes, it’s all about making quick, accurate talent decisions vs. getting off to a great first impression. MORE

The association conducted the 2014 survey — its fourth such survey — of its membership to better understand the trends in promotional guidelines. WorldatWork conducted similar compensation practices surveys in 2012, 2010 and 2006. Additional highlights from the 2014 survey include: Less than half (42 percent) of responding organizations budget separately for promotional activity. MORE

Factors like time in role, past two ratings of an employee’s manager, compensation trajectory, and absenteeism patterns can all have predictive value when combined and modeled in the right way. She is a recognized speaker and thought leader in the field of talent management. MORE

Companies looking to differentiate themselves are turning to HR technology as it becomes clear that attracting and retaining skilled talent is key to providing superior employee experiences. RO: HR executives are seeking new tools for data-driven people management. MORE

In fact, 83% of nearly 4,000 corporate HR leaders across the globe believe employer brand has a significant impact on their ability to hire quality talent. . The same surveyed leaders believe competitors investing in employer brand is their organizations’ top competitive threat in 2014. MORE

Hey, hiring plans across the board are favorable: According to the recent Vistage CEO confidence index survey , 62 percent of respondents plan to expand their workforce in the year ahead, up from 56 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 and the highest since the first quarter of 2006. MORE

Smart recruiters are using video to lure applicants, showcase job descriptions, and hire the very best talent, and you should be too. What do ISIS, the Mossad, and British Airways all have in common? No, they’re not part of a plot for a new Vince Flynn thriller. MORE