If you’ve spent time on the Halogen Software TalentSpace blog in recent months, you may have noticed a lot of discussion around the need for organizations to adopt a more ongoing, forward-thinking approach to talent management. In a nutshell, the next generation of performance management strategies and practices must, without a doubt, have an eye towards strengthening internal talent to support good business outcomes in the present and the future. MORE

by Anita Bowness, global practice leader, Business Consulting, Halogen Software. As an HR professional, you know that a conversation about performance provides an equal opportunity for managers and employees to talk about what’s going well, what needs to improve, and how things are going in general. Before meeting with their manager, employees should be encouraged to complete a mini self-assessment or capture their thoughts in a performance journal. MORE

HR Onboarding Software Definition. Why Your Organization Needs a Solid Onboarding Software. Here are some numbers that show how important it is to have a smooth & effective onboarding process and thus access to a solid tool or software for the same. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. Managers begin new jobs every 2 to 4 years on average. Halogen TalentSpace. MORE

I had competencies on my mind after recently completing a video (more on that below) and began thinking about how the process of building a house is really similar to competency management. Allow me to put on my construction hat and talent management strategy hat at the same time to explain! Competency management is like building a LEGO house: @coffeewithjulie. The importance of competency management. 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. This exercise is best treated as an ongoing one, with regular discussions to ensure alignment of roles and competencies with organizational strategy and needs. MORE

Despite its success, the hospital’s HR team received regular complaints from employees about its performance management system. We spoke with Oaklawn Hospital’s Chief Information Officer, Mac McClurkan, to find out how the hospital has been able to improve the efficiency of its performance reviews, empower team leaders, engage employees, and build a culture that embraces continuous coaching and feedback. How has Halogen Software helped as you’ve redesigned your talent strategy? MORE

by Anita Bowness, global practice leader, Business Consulting, Halogen Software. All too often, managers are hired based on previous success, experience, and technical skills over harder-to-quantify leadership potential. However, Gallup reports that only about 10% of employees naturally possess leadership skills, and another 20% of employees can develop as leaders if their organization invested in the appropriate coaching and development plans for them. MORE

HR Onboarding Software Definition. Why Your Organization Needs a Solid Onboarding Software. Here are some numbers that show how important it is to have a smooth & effective onboarding process and thus access to a solid tool or software for the same. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. Managers begin new jobs every 2 to 4 years on average. Halogen TalentSpace. MORE