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. New employee onboarding is the process of getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. 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. Managers begin new jobs every 2 to 4 years on average. 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. Impact: How am I impacting the performance of others? MORE

by Anita Bowness, global practice leader, Business Consulting, Halogen Software. Besides impacting performance, leaders serve as role models, impacting the attitudes, behavior, and organizational culture with almost every interaction they have with their peers and direct reports. Pick Potential Over Performance. All too often, managers are hired based on previous success, experience, and technical skills over harder-to-quantify leadership potential. MORE

Engagement is good, but the real purpose of development is to improve employee performance. And better performance is only possible with a culture that supports and acknowledges employees for their development. When applied to learning and development, it refers to the values, processes, and organizational behavior that encourages employees to continually increase their knowledge and improve their performance. The quality performance comes as an output of wanting to succeed. MORE

This Halogen customer is also incredibly successful at creating a culture where employees love their jobs and are inspired to high performance. SDZG is a longtime Halogen customer , and so we asked Tim a few questions about ROAR and how other organizations can adopt some of the best practices shared in the book. Why did you decide to write a book about San Diego Zoo Global’s high-performance culture? at Halogen Software booth #2325. MORE

HR Onboarding Software Definition. New employee onboarding is the process of getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. 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. Managers begin new jobs every 2 to 4 years on average. MORE