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People Analytics and HR-Tech Reading List

Littal Shemer

I find here inspiration, blended with practical guidance and validation for my practices, mixed with new ideas and innovative tools, but most of all, an “open door” to a professional community , which I’m happy and honored to be a part of it. Browse and read this book sample today, and offer your feedback.

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Predicting the Future, Talent Edition

HRExecutive

“Today companies are taking an even more strategic approach to talent acquisition, becoming increasingly inventive to attract and retain valuable candidates,” said Byrne Mulrooney, CEO of Futurestep. According to McKinsey’s 2015 Global Growth Model study, from 2005-2015 there were three times as many workers as retirees.

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Succession Planning: A Full Guide

Analytics in HR

Examples of outcome metrics in this context are the number of critical positions that are filled with an internal promotion vs. an external hire, or the percentage of promotions that come from the high-potential pool. Process measurements, like the number of talent or succession programs in place, should not be measured.

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Succession Planning: Essential Guide for HR

Analytics in HR

For example, the director of sales is molded to fill the role of VP of sales, while the VP of sales develops to become the new CEO. Occasionally external candidates are hired and brought up to speed before taking over a new role, although this is often on a more ad-hoc basis. A CEO would certainly be such a role.

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Succession Management: 9 Steps For Future Success

Analytics in HR

Succession management is a systematic approach to identifying, selecting, and developing key employees and talented new hires to assume critical roles and prepare the organization for the future. That’s hence succession management tools and planning have become a core focus for many businesses.

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Layoffs (Usually) Don’t Work and Why They Harm More Than Help

Workplace Psychology

Attempting to solve problems with limited resources frequently means that the quality of the solution is poorer, which can engender a sense of failure and lowered self-esteem. D]ownsizing has negative impacts on employee morale and health, workgroup creativity and communication, and workforce quality” (Heneman & Judge, 2005, pp.

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Self-Insight Is Sparked by “Crystallization of Discontent” Moments

Workplace Psychology

At this point, the person arrives at a crystallization of discontent and is motivated to make a major life change” (Bauer, McAdams, & Sakaeda, 2005, p. My parents even hired a tutor to help me master Organic Chemistry. Leadership & Talent Development Consultant. Did you recognize and seize these moments?