In a connected organization, CHROs are able to integrate organizational capabilities such as integrated talent management, digitally-enhanced collaboration tools, HR IT architectures and digital strategies. Coupled with design thinking and the employee persona, this data enables HR managers to predict absences and turnover, improve internal communication and create effective learning and development plans. Talent Management MORE

Not only do they have jobs, but they are also generally satisfied with their current position, Hire Velocity explains in an article. As a result, sometimes the best place to find the talent you need is to look to those that are already employed. Eighty percent of talent leaders agree that employer branding has a significant impact on their ability to hire great talent. How has it helped your healthcare organization attract and hire top talent? MORE

by Joanne Wells, Manager, Learning Center of Excellence, Halogen Software. With looming retirements and the increasing propensity of talented employees to change organizations, the need for succession planning best practices to build a strong and flexible talent bench has never been greater. Talent pools are best filled as part of the regular, ongoing cycle of talent management. Developing and using talent pools. MORE

A common problem among HR managers and recruiters involves critical vacancies. Talent pools. By Joanne Wells, Manager, Learning Center of Excellence, Halogen Software. Leaders looking to future-proof their organizations are using an integrated approach, incorporating succession planning at multiple career levels into the overall talent management strategy. Talent pools are best filled as part of the regular, ongoing cycle of talent management. MORE

Five years ago while I was leading a conference session on how to influence employee behavior and drive engagement, I brought up the idea that being a good manager was like being a good parent. But I was proffering the idea that managers should want the same things for their team members as most parents want for their children. Specifically I was suggesting good managers should…. To equate good management to that clusterf*&#! Related articles. MORE

We published a lot of great content this year on the Halogen TalentSpace Blog this year with topics ranging from learning to performance management , baseball to bad breath , and everything in between. Here are our five favorite articles from 2016! Let’s Fuse Employee Engagement With Performance Management. Sharlyn Lauby, also known as the HR Bartender , contributed this great post to the TalentSpace Blog on making the most of your high-potential talent. MORE

“Annual performance reviews,” report performance management consultancy experts Gallup , “no longer work.”. In fact, research results from Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 survey show 70% of organizations believe their performance management programs are ‘average’ or ‘below average’. In recent years, the HR industry has seen an explosion of the buzz phrase “agile performance management”, a topic that dominated the conference scene throughout 2016. Managers are key – train them. MORE

You may have heard that back in May that Saba Software acquired Halogen Software. So, we’d like to officially welcome you to the new Saba-Halogen Blog where we’re serving up the same great talent management content you’ve come to expect from us, but with a fresh new look. On this blog, you’ll find information, resources and practical know-how to help you develop, engage and retain your talent. MORE