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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

million more people began freelancing between 2014 and 2018. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. Winning the Freelance Talent Wars. While it may seem counterintuitive to invest training resources in people who are not employees, the lines between W2 workers and 1099 workers can be blurry sometimes.

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How to be a Good Internal Consultant

Workplace Psychology

project management, quality management, human resources, information technology, training & development, finance, supply chain management, process improvement, etc.). Leadership & Talent Development Consultant. FYI: For your improvement – Competencies development guide (6th ed.). References. Barnfield, H.

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People Analytics and HR-Tech Reading List

Littal Shemer

If you are interested in additional free resources for data science and R programming, check the comment section of this post. This book is a learning resource on inferential statistics and regression analysis. “The future of the Human Resource Management profession is inextricably linked to understanding data analytics.

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5 Key Benefits of Gamification in Learning Management

PlatCore LMS

A study by the Association for Talent Development [^4] found that gamified training programs led to a 37% increase in soft skill development. Benefit 5: Increase ROI/Value of Training Investing in training programs requires a substantial allocation of resources. Gamification Trends: What’s Real and What’s Hype in 2014.

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HR Leaders, It's Time to Shape the Future of CSR

Cornerstone On Demand

And a 2014 study found that a company's corporate volunteerism program ranked third in importance to millennials. CSR is not only a differentiator for top talent, but it also has an impact on your company's bottom line. What does this mean for HR professionals?

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Quick Shots for #HR and Business Pros – #SMDAY

HR Bartender

That was Mashable’s goal in 2014, but really I don’t see why that shouldn’t be a goal every year. As human resources pros, social media has become part of the way we do business. If you’re using social to hire the best talent and social to help them grow, then why wouldn’t you use social to recognize their efforts.

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The Foundation of Successful Employees

ATD Human Capital

Organizations with lower turnover rates tend to focus time and resources on structured onboarding programs. ATD members have access to the complete case studies including detailed descriptions, lessons learned, and additional resources. Check out this free resource at casebycase.td.org today. Click here to read how they did it.