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What is talent development and how to make the most of it

Business Management Daily

The future of every company depends on its ability to find and train the right personnel so they can steer the ship in the years ahead. It’s a kind of planning that requires forecasting and predictions into the future, which might explain why so many companies are caught off guard when executives or high-ranking managers leave unexpectedly.

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Why the ROI of Learning Shouldn't Be a Question

Cornerstone On Demand

As companies increasingly recognize that an investment in learning directly impacts workforce productivity, satisfaction and performance, they are working to create and prioritize new educational and talent development opportunities for their employees. Do you want to see your most recent reports to help you prepare?"

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Learning and Development Across Offices

Everwise

Technology is driving global change, and our methods for learning and development (L&D) need to keep up. These companies understand that successful companies put time and energy into developing their people. Training Spending. The average investment in 2013 was $1,200 per learner, which was a 15% increase over 2012.

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Growing Talent Development Firms: Grow or Die?

ATD Human Capital

As ATD prepares to publish my new book, The Complete Guide to Building and Growing a Talent Development Firm , I thought a good final blog post, at least for now, should focus on the alternative to growth. That is, what if you don’t want to grow your business? Are there reasonable alternatives to growth?

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The State of College Recruiting 2012-2013

True Faith HR

Its a long report (57 pages), but one of the interesting highlights was asking employers which talent management strategies they were likely to incorporate over the next three years to circumvent potential skill shortages in their organization. Participating in early talent development programs on college campuses.

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What War for Talent?

China Gorman

Accenture’s 2014 College Graduate Employment Survey compares the expectations and perceptions of 2014’s university graduates with the realities of the working world according to both 2012 and 2013 graduates. This comparison casts a focused and specific lens on the issue of entry-level talent development, and gives us some insightful data.

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5 Tips for Building a Cutting-Edge Talent Development Program

HR Daily Advisor

In 2013, 52% of employers stated that their top business challenge was hiring and retaining talent. As this business challenge shows no signs of letting up any time soon, companies must rethink their approach to talent management. This transformation is visible in how top performing organizations talk about talent management.