One of multiple 10-minute presentations at the TED@IBM event really inspired me, learning about how microbes interact in symbiotic communities. Not that surprising; we’ve been in the HR technology marketplace for many years and solution providers can never be all things to all customers, whether they say they’re a true integrated talent management suite provider or stay focused on a best-of-breed solution. The microbiome discussion had me riveted. MORE

One of multiple 10-minute presentations at the TED@IBM event really inspired me, learning about how microbes interact in symbiotic communities. Not that surprising; we’ve been in the HR technology marketplace for many years and solution providers can never be all things to all customers, whether they say they’re a true integrated talent management suite provider or stay focused on a best of breed solution. The microbiome discussion had me riveted. MORE

The importance of employee engagement on key business performance metrics cannot be ignored. And with an amazing line-up of keynote speakers, it is a must-attend event for any senior HR professional looking to get inspired and motivated for the year ahead. ABB – Jean-Christophe Deslarzes, CHRO. Hungerford, VP Global Talent Management & Inclusion. MORE

Event Name: HR Technology Conference & Exposition®. HRTech #FutureofWork #AI #HCM #Leadership #Recruiting #WomenInTech #HRTechnology #Digitalworkplace #TalentMobility #CHRO #PeopleAnalytics #HRTechExpo #EmployeExperience #WomenInBusiness #Analytics #Chatbot #Blockchain #EmployeeExperience. Josh_Bersin : Corporate Talent, HR, & Learning Analyst, Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, research and advisory firm focused on management, leadership, HR tech. Talent advisor. MORE

But creating a workplace culture that welcomes diverse talent and fosters a sense of belonging doesn’t happen by relying on isolated talent acquisition initiatives; rather, it has to be a company-wide effort. Find diverse talent. a hiring event; 3. MORE

These events have sparked a lot of questions regarding how racial and other forms of inequities operate at all levels in society — especially in the workplace. In the past, diversity and inclusion initiatives have relied on “check the box” metrics, but that hasn’t moved the needle. MORE

People analytics — the practice of gathering and analyzing workforce data to drive better decision making — is a growing trend in talent management , with many organizations planning to build a program soon. That’s compared to just 17% that planned to hire external talent and 7% that said they’d be outsourcing people analytics altogether. To build this capability, your team will need information design, data visualization, storytelling, and change management skills. MORE

The articles talk about developing outstanding products, killer marketing strategies, and focusing on metrics and numbers. A few weeks ago, I saw a post titled “ Engagement, Retention and Culture now the #1 Issues in Talent and HR.” On one hand, I wasn’t surprised, talent issues have been keeping CEOs up at night for years. In the report Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2015, you tell us that the number one talent issues are engagement, retention and culture. MORE