At NGA we have witnessed 4 major trends for global HR outsourcing in 2013. Secondly, we have seen HR outsourcing providers get really smart with process automation , driving efficiency and compliance based on software 'robots', powering HR service centers and HR solution landscapes. Thirdly and specifically on the global playing field, we have seen payroll BPO and RPO stand up as the main drivers (some would say survivors) of HR outsourcing. MORE

With organizational appetites for technology upgrades growing, the HR function is more frequently finding itself in the long sought position of selecting new human capital tools that will elevate talent and facilitate the achievement of business objectives. This brings an unprecedented opportunity for HR to display strategic capabilities and dispel historic perceptions of a lack of business acumen. What they can’t do very well is relate HR to real-world business needs. MORE

Mercer’s 2013 Human Capital Report (prepared with the World Economic Forum) found that only 60 percent-70 percent of the eligible female population participates in the global workforce, while male participation is in the high 80’s. Global HR Talent Management Best practices Change management Diversity gender issues global HR management HR News HR trends talent management MORE

Summer is in full swing, and 2014 has reached the halfway point (albeit a couple of weeks ago, on July 1). We introduced the Talent Acquisition Fast Facts series as a way to delve into the most pressing HR and talent acquisition/management issues, explore both sides of each argument and, of course, see what the “fast facts” (statistics) had to say. As the year continues to race by, today we take a step back to recap the most noteworthy 2014 statistics to date. MORE

This Fall, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network did just that in their Decoding Global Talent report , which aggregated 200,000 survey responses on global mobility and employment preferences from employees in 189 countries. Global HR Rewards & Recognition Best practices Company culture global HR communications HR management Recognition Rewards & recognition talent management MORE

To Be Valued and Appreciated ) about global employee research showing that “appreciation for my work” is the most important job aspect for employees, I wanted to share the findings of the Globoforce 2014 UK and Ireland Workforce Mood Tracker survey. Global HR Rewards & Recognition Best practices Company culture Engagement global HR management HR News HR trends Recognition Rewards & recognition talent management MORE

“Talent management? asks Josh Bersin, speaking at the HR Tech conference, held recently in Las Vegas. Bersin, a highly respected consultant who is Principal and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting, offered his research and tips for succeeding with the new talent agenda. Bersin’s research shows the following top talent priorities: Top Global Talent Priorities. Reskilling HR. Talent Acquisition & Access. MORE

Mobile, social, cloud computing and countless other technologies have transformed the global workplace in ways previously thought impossible. In the realm of talent acquisition and talent management, technological-innovations have spurred aggressive growth, expansion and globalization. 3) Reskilling the HR function. 4) Talent acquisition and access to talent. 6) Talent and HR analytics. 7) Global HR and talent management. MORE