We’ve all heard that green is the new black. In the ’90s, organizational culture was touted as essential for business success, and social responsibility seems to have taken its place. A lot of companies are finding it’s good to be green as they integrate environmentalism and sustainability...

Vision has been among the most coveted and discussed leadership qualities of the past two decades. This much sought-after trait allows leaders to guide their organizations by creating meaning and purpose. When applied strategically, this translates into practical plans and meaningful work. Attaining...

The official state motto of the state of Nebraska is “Equality before the law,” but according to Mike McCrory, Nebraska’s state personnel director of administrative services, talent management for the state’s 18,000 employees varies greatly from department to department by statute. “We’ve...

With the economy still shaking off the effects of a record recession, growth remains a top priority for many organizations. It’s also one of the greatest challenges. Integrating talent management and organizational design may be the solution. The current business environment requires executives...

Many talent management leaders today may feel like they work in a war zone. Like the U.S. Armed Forces, talent managers are waging battles on multiple fronts, managing a workforce stretched nearly beyond its limits and wondering how to develop the next generation of strong leaders. So what can...

HR leaders will always hear complaints about the dreaded performance-appraisal process — mostly because managers will nitpick the system when their actual problem is discomfort with providing honest feedback to their direct reports. Ensuring managers are able to provide criticism, when necessary,...

Could an employee in the manufacturing textile industry develop the proficiency to work in the insurance business? Does an IT professional have what it takes to work in the financial services industry? That depends on the individual, but the nature of business today makes it important for talent...

There is no question that talent planning should be a process as critical as a company’s annual budget planning cycle, and most organizations aspire to have a talent planning process that will accurately forecast workforce capabilities and needs. One key ingredient talent leaders should include...

Consider the following scenarios. Erica was emotionally and physically exhausted after her first eight months on the job as a manager of the training department of a manufacturing company. It took her two years to find a position as a manager at this level, and she intended to succeed no matter what....

Increasing pressures from global competitors as well as the economic slowdown have forced more organizations to recognize that having the right talent in the right locations at the right cost is a key marketplace differentiator they can use to drive business performance. Now, more than ever, companies...