Leaders who practice 'active listening' across the organization will tap into a wealth of actionable insight that would otherwise be difficult to access. Enabling and encouraging people to communicate inclusively and transparently helps to cultivate a 'listening culture'.

A newly released study on the state of employee engagement in the US found that more than half of the adult workforce are Disengaged and only a quarter is Actively Engaged. Download the results and gain insight into the drivers behind engagement at work.

How do you hire the right people, shape them to be productive and create impact for the organization, and retain them over time? You build a thriving organizational culture. This free chapter from the ATD Talent Management Handbook gives you the tools to shape a strong culture in your organization.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, the Association of Talent Development (ATD) is bringing together HR and learning professionals for a one-day event in Washington DC to hear best practices and discuss the recruitment, retention, and talent development of veterans in the workplace. Register now.

Mentoring programs provide employees the opportunity to learn from experts to develop and grow into who they want to become. This e-book gives you the practical information you can adapt to create an effective mentoring program at your organization. These techniques will help you to: plan and develop mentorship guidelines, make effective matches, determine mentor and mentee roles and responsibilities, and evaluate your program.

Developing a strategy to achieve your business or organizational goals is a fundamental step in every company. It is easy to understand that this sort of organizational planning is required to get ahead and to face an ever evolving industry. But how to act on that plan, and how to determine whether or not your personnel are effectively executing on that strategy are often more difficult.

We’ve developed a special edition of PayScale’s 2018 Compensation Best Practices Report (CBPR) specifically for small businesses. It covers everything from base and variable pay practices to competitive jobs, retention concerns and mergers & acquisitions. Download the free small business edition to gain insights such as: Top compensation priorities and concerns for small businesses in 2018.

To compete in today’s market, you must know what the market pays for certain skills so you can develop fair and competitive offers. Understanding the market, then determining guidelines for pay isn’t just a nice to have for today’s talent, it’s a must have. Download this eBook and learn: How to choose a compensation strategy. What comp data sources to use.

In a tight labor market it’s critical that you get compensation right. That’s why we created the ebook, Compensation 101: A Beginner's Guide to Compensation Management. Download this ebook and learn: The five critical elements of a comp plan. How to create a solid comp strategy. Where to select market data sources.

You need the right tool to help manage sourcing, referrals, recruiting, career sites, job marketing, employer branding, email communication and much more. The right Recruitment Marketing Platform helps to manage these pieces of the recruiting puzzle.

Talent acquisition is becoming more strategic, focusing on the brand, finding and engaging leads, and building pipelines for the future. The best ways to attract talent are changing, and recruitment marketing is at the core of this transformation.

Mobile is the modern candidate's sidekick and it's become a key aspect of nearly every job search. So why aren't most recruiting organizations focusing on a complete mobile recruiting strategy? We created a handy checklist to guide you as you begin to develop your mobile recruiting strategy.

Almost everyone, at some point or another, has taken a personal assessment. The moments that follow the results of a personal assessments are eye-opening, insightful and help explain personal behaviors. Many times the results that make us nod in agreement and comment to ourselves, "That is why I do that." What if your organization could gain the same insight into its culture that we can gain from a personal assessment?

Big data. We've heard the phrase for quite some time, but how can human resource leaders get into the action? One way is through the development and implementation of talent analytics strategies. Talent analytics is fundamentally changing the way organizations and practitioners are thinking about the role of HR and organizations uncovering never before seen insights.

Companies are always looking for ways to determine just how effective and capable candidates can be in the workplace before they start. On paper, candidates have indicated that they can code in Python and Java or can resolve any customer service problem, but how do their skill sets compare with internal success standards, let alone everyday coding or service expectations?

Whether it's through using pre- or post-hire assessments, applying managerial feedback or learning results, identifying high potentials is a huge win for determining who will lead your company forward. With such information, businesses can ensure that their most valued employees are promoted, challenged and encouraged to succeed -- and that they stay with your businesses.

The Human Resources (HR) function is evolving rapidly. Whether we call it strategic, integrated or optimized, there is a growing recognition that this contribution of HR to organizational success is becoming more significant. Through our research and discussion with many heads of HR, we have identified three key trends that impact HR leaders, and a series of recommendations to help ensure that Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) help their teams become more strategic advisors to their organiz

In the age of the empowered individual, organizations must rethink the workplace with the employee at the center of the business. Join this virtual discussion between industry thought leaders to learn how to: 1. Separate the myths from realities related to the Millennial workforce. 2. Understand the value provided by alternative work arrangements and the independent worker. 3.