New survey data finds few organizations are investing in their employees’ training and development these days, and I’m beginning to think the “gig economy” may have something to do with it. For those companies that are providing training, only 35 percent are offering career development opportunities online. And, according Saba, the majority of employees (57 percent) are simply getting their training from “on the job” experience. MORE

15Five is a performance management solution that combines employee feedback, pulse surveys, peer recognition and OKR tracking in a lightweight weekly check-in. Instead of reviewing performance once or twice a year, 15Five gives managers the tools to coach their employees in real-time and bring out the best in them. Culture Amp provides the answers you need to improve at every level, from the organization and team through to individual managers and team members. Saba Cloud. MORE

Saba Launches a “Just for Me” Learning Experience with Release of Saba me:time Link ». FM:Systems Announces Plan to Acquire Asure Software’s Workspace Management Portfolio Link ». Saba did a big launch of their new brand that I think is now connecting what used to be the halogen world with the Saba World. 00:04:35] They launched a new skills and Career Connections and coaching module. Were the heart of every everybody’s career. MORE

By Jayson Saba, VP of Market Research & Industry Relations, Ceridian. Earlier this year, our CEO David Ossip wrote an article for CEO Magazine about how Ceridian was able to improve engagement during a transformation that required a careful and tremendous focus on change management. . Take action to instill a sense of purpose; provide meaningful rewards and recognition; align management actions with company values. Am I rewarded for my output and do I see a career path? MORE

Consolidation in the benefits and HR and benefits technology continues with another announced acquisition by a people development software-maker. The additional depth of expertise and capability from Saba is an ideal complement to Cornerstone. MORE

Your team has painstakingly done their research and now you are on deck to pitch a significant talent management investment to key stakeholders in your organization. You need to show them why an investment in talent management serves their business area well. Talent management strategies are no longer something to place on a wish list. 38 percent higher levels of employee engagement than those without mature talent management programs. MORE

Even if we think we are a small organization in the middle of America without any international operations or customers, this outbreak, which developed in a medium-sized city on the other side of the world, now affects all of us. MORE

AND, external data about what was happening in the talent market. This infographic from our friends at Saba is worth bookmarking for future reference. If companies can’t find the talent they’re looking for, they will have to start building learning programs that will develop those skills from within. Becoming a lifelong learner is about developing self-awareness. I always think of this time of year as “ budget season ”. MORE

The Saba team had a fantastic learning experience at the 2017 HR Technology Conference and Expo. Here are some of our team's key takeaways and highlights from HR Tech covering some of our favorite conference sessions, as well as conversations with Saba experts and some of the talented industry thought leaders we spoke to. Tweet this Saba's people-centric approach to embracing learning as you work. Saba also announced an enhanced partnership with OpenSesame. MORE

It helps organizations establish employee performance standards and enables managers to evaluate employees’ job performance in relation to these standards. Performance management systems are used to manage employee progress, performance, and development in relation to organizational goals. Companies use performance management software to facilitate meaningful and ongoing discussions between managers and direct reports. Halogen Talent Space. MORE

The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey in January, 2016. Talent and performance management are some of the most important and rigorous tasks any HR professional has to deal with. Highlights of the Talent and Performance Management Survey: When survey takers were asked if they expect to face shortages of talent in areas that will impact their productivity or success in 2016, the majority (71.4%) answered “Yes.”. MORE

ExecOnline, a provider of certificate-bearing leadership and development (L&D) programs in partnership with elite business schools, Secures $18M in Series C Funding. Meritize, an education lender that uses an individual’s achievements to enhance career development and more, Raises $13.2M Pai Health, a Developer of the Personal Activity Intelligence score, Raises $9M in Funding. MORE

By Jayson Saba, VP of Market Research & Industry Relations, Ceridian. Earlier this year, our CEO David Ossip wrote an article for CEO Magazine about how Ceridian was able to improve engagement during a transformation that required a careful and tremendous focus on change management. . Take action to instill a sense of purpose; provide meaningful rewards and recognition; align management actions with company values. Am I rewarded for my output and do I see a career path? MORE

The HR women in this list include numerous leaders across a number of different industries and organization sizes, who have a great wealth of experience in developing and executing strategies, managing talent and improving how HR is operating alongside regularly sharing articles, insights and open discussions into best practices. Allison Kruse , Director of Social Media | Employer Branding | Content Strategy | Talent Acquisition | Digital Strategy. Build Talent. MORE