by Deanna Hartley Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd made headlines early this month when he resigned over a sexual harassment allegation. Also making headlines is the fact that HP has no clear successor for Hurd, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The tech conglomerate isn’t alone. A recent survey of 140 North American [...]
Talent managers know transitions are often a key part of leadership and career development for employees. In times of change, individuals can re-explore their goals, assess their capabilities, accelerate their learning and close gaps in their experience. Talent managers too often fail to consider how transitions out of an organization – through the outplacement process [...]
In the era of engagement, communicating this ideal to employees is one of the biggest tasks of leaders. Q: What actions can we take to demonstrate to employees that we value their opinions? We want to make sure they know their voices count in our organization. But we want to go beyond lip service and [...]
When it comes to instilling ethics in the corporate environment, learning professionals have few easy options. But eliminating decision-making bias, promoting a transparent culture and circulating lessons learned can clarify the gray areas and help position the organization for success. Teaching right and wrong is not a black-or-white, yes-or-no construct. Answers to global business problems are [...]
Why do some learning programs succeed while others fail? How can you ensure learners get what they need and what you want them to take away from a learning experience in the fastest, most efficient way? Many successful organizations are finding an answer in different “learning styles” models. IBM has long incorporated a specific learning [...]
Given the realities of today’s complex business environment, it is no longer possible to satisfy a workforce with one broad, standard approach to managing talent. A perfect storm of events and trends is pushing organizations to abandon the traditional employment compact along with the one-size-fits-all approach to human resources. Not only has technology finally advanced [...]
Every day is a talent review day around here. Some days I bring cookies. The days without snacks are the informal moments where the work of talent management usually happens: A decision is made to fill the open sales manager spot with an experienced pro; an impressive presentation is given to a team of senior [...]
A specific sequence of events links leadership effectiveness to employee passion, customer devotion and organizational vitality. Most executives know that leadership plays a key role in the success or failure of an organization, but little research has been compiled about the long-term impact of leadership on organizational productivity and profitability. In response, The Ken Blanchard [...]
Using the latest technology in the hiring process can offer a distinct competitive edge, particularly for companies delivering products and services in communications, technology and innovation-rich industries. Candidates recognize right away when a company is not only tech savvy, but leading the way toward the future, and this is a strong lure for top talent. [...]
As recognition of the importance of employee engagement rises, so does the need for additional research to understand the elements essential to creating a work environment that drives individual passion. The world “engagement” has been used as a catchphrase to refer to the positive attitudes and behaviors that organizations would like to see from their [...]
