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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. The report also found that freelancers place more value on skills training. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. Winning the Freelance Talent Wars. freelance workforce is growing faster than the overall U.S. workforce, outpacing overall U.S.

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What You Should Know About Leadership Development Training

Workplace Psychology

I’ve spent more than a decade working in three related and intersecting fields: Training, Learning & Development, and Leadership Development. One can certainly make a case that these all fall under Talent Development. In my current role, I am a Leadership Development Manager & Advisor.

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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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5 Key Benefits of Gamification in Learning Management

PlatCore LMS

In the fast-paced world of education and corporate training, keeping learners engaged and motivated is a constant challenge. A study by the Association for Talent Development [^4] found that gamified training programs led to a 37% increase in soft skill development. Retrieved from link Hamari, J.,

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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. More than half (56%) of 2012/2013/2014 graduates have already left their first job or expect to be gone within one or two years.

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Hire or Train? Things to Consider When Building an All-Star Team

Workstride

If you’re trying to build an all-star team, is it better to hire new talent or train your existing employees? The first thing to consider is whether or not new talent is even available. From a cost perspective, it’s clear that hiring new employees may not be as effective as training your current population.

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People Analytics and HR-Tech Reading List

Littal Shemer

“As business priorities change and focus shifts to address arising issues, HR professionals need to be able to reorganize talent swiftly and plan for future needs to enable the business to succeed. How should I prioritize investments like training and development? How do I assess the supply of talent around the world?