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World of HR: Finland is the happiest country in the world (again), partly thanks to its work-life balance

HR Brew

By 2011, 92% of Finnish employers offered flexible work arrangements. People are more productive when the working time arrangements are such that they can cope with life at work and home, and reconcile the different demands,” Tarja Kröger, an advisor at Finland’s Ministry of Employment and the Economy, told the BBC.

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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

The business also evolved, going public in 2011 before being acquired by Microsoft in 2016. Throughout the 2010s , the platform continued to evolve, releasing tools like its skills endorsement feature, as well as apps for recruiters and job-seekers. Fast-forward. Today, LinkedIn has over 1 billion active members in over 200 countries.

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ICS Global Soft Inc

HR Lineup

In 2011, ICS Global Soft came into existence. The tool also provides networking solutions that will about increased productivity in the long run. Product Development. ICS Global Soft Overview. It was founded by Srihari Tatavarthi and has grown to become a leading provider of information Technology Services and Solutions.

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Preview of HR Technology Conference 2011

Josh Bersin

Here it is the even of the HR Technology Conference – and we eagerly await dozens of news releases, product introductions, tweets, and announcements of exciting new technologies in the areas of talent management, recruiting, HR management, and more. We have briefings with more than 50 solution providers this week, and I promise to put.

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Update from TaleoWorld 2011: Talent Intelligence, Mobile, and LinkedIn Partnership

Josh Bersin

As part of the event Taleo introduced two new product enhancements – one called Taleo Radar and the other a major announcement with LinkedIn. Read more» The post Update from TaleoWorld 2011: Talent Intelligence, Mobile, and LinkedIn Partnership appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Seven ways HR can increase employee productivity

cipHR

Low productivity is a persistent problem in the UK, but there are simple measures HR can take to make a big difference. Barely a month goes by without another major report into the UK’s persistent productivity problems. Encouraging employees to keep their desks tidy could make a significant difference to their productivity levels.

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Can non-formal learning be measured?

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

We focus on formal training because it is what we are asked to provide, it’s a tangible product, and it allows for easier tracking of pre/post-event learning and skill development. This is what talent managers primarily focus on. We foster formal learning through formal training, such as classes and courses.