Adobe, followed by other tech firms like Dell and Microsoft, killed the annual review in 2011, and by 2015 Deloitte reported that 88% of companies planned to revamp their performance management processes. Patagonia’s existing performance management tool was cumbersome and difficult to use without extensive training. This would arm HR with data that allows them to ask more relevant questions and drill down into performance-related metrics. MORE

2011). Gather data on hired employees including performance, sales, and turnover, and other job-relevant metrics. Lost productivity, mistakes, and the cost to recruit, onboard, and train a new hire can far surpass an employee’s annual salary. MORE

A great example of this is Pluralsight, the online training library for developer and IT professionals. million in 2007 through its in-classroom offer, in 2008, the company began offering training online. million in 2011, and more than doubled to $12 million in 2012. MORE

In Olympic sports, for example, athletes who used to be recruited and trained for their physical capabilities are increasingly now being trained in mental skills. A few metrics (5-10) may be enough. Who wouldn’t want all the competencies in the world? MORE

January 30 & 31 | Zürich | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. January 30 – February 1 | Melbourne | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. You will learn about emerging tools, technology, human resources training, and recruiting trends that will keep your team at the forefront of change. Since 2015, WorkHuman’s objective has been to bring more humanity to the workplace. MORE

According to a 2018 Fed survey , 43% of all mobile phone users with bank accounts used mobile banking in the previous 12 months, which is up from 22% in 2011. Train your employees so they understand company policies and procedures. MORE

In fact the first wearable, produced by Jawbone in 2011, just celebrated its fourth birthday. To further the legitimacy of wearable technology in the workplace, here are several ways your organization might leverage wearables to advance your business: For training: Headsets and GoPro cameras can help co-workers share their on-the-job experiences in real-time or on demand. By Tom Loveland, Global SVP of Product Strategy. MORE

More than 200 millsion Chinese now have a social network account, and eMarketer forecasts that this will reach almost 488 million by 2015. In terms of time spent online and intensity of engagement, Chinese social networks boast astonishing metrics. MORE

January 30 & 31 | Zürich | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. January 30 – February 1 | Melbourne | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. You will learn about emerging tools, technology, human resources training, and recruiting trends that will keep your team at the forefront of change. Since 2015, WorkHuman’s objective has been to bring more humanity to the workplace. MORE