A well-structured talent organization helps drive strategic intent and support core business processes. But designing the optimal talent management system is not an easy task. Should it be centralized or decentralized? What about spans of control and decision rights? Tension exists between these and...

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....

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...