Linkedin Talent Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

billion in skills training, with the goal of helping workers move into high-paying, in-demand roles. Amazons Career Choice program offers employees a variety of education and skills training opportunities, including prepaid college tuition, pathways programs, and career coaching. 1 retention strategy for organizations.

Career Development

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) estimates replacement costs at 6-9 months of an employee's salary For a $60,000 annual salary, replacement costs could range from $30,000 to $45,000 The Hidden Costs of Lost Productivity, Training, and Onboarding The costs of employee disengagement are much higher than we often realize.

Hiring Software

HR Bartender

APRIL 26, 2015

The articles talk about developing outstanding products, killer marketing strategies, and focusing on metrics and numbers. In the report Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2015, you tell us that the number one talent issues are engagement, retention and culture. It’s true – all of these things are important.

HR Software

Visier

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

In August 2015, the need for more workforce diversity was spotlighted in a big way when President Obama issued a call to action to technology companies, encouraging them to hire more women and minorities by implementing the Rooney Rule. Here are a few demographic metrics you should be monitoring: 1. Who’s getting interviewed?

Diversity

Kazoo

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Function area leaders in HR and recruiting are subsequently looking to analyze employee feedback data to identify and act on trends in training and retention. Key Metrics. Satisfaction – An amalgam of factors including the above, employee satisfaction can be the hardest but most critical metric to consider.

Hiring Software

Visier

APRIL 21, 2016

Specifically, this initiative is not just about understanding data-driven HR and the usual metrics, but specifically how HR can connect what it’s doing to business outcomes. In 2016, 51 percent of companies are now correlating business impact to HR programs, up from 38 percent in 2015. But did it? Adding Data into the Mix.

HR Software

Kazoo

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Function area leaders in HR and recruiting are subsequently looking to analyze employee feedback data to identify and act on trends in training and retention. Key Metrics. Satisfaction – An amalgam of factors including the above, employee satisfaction can be the hardest but most critical metric to consider.

Hiring Software

Visier

MARCH 17, 2016

According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends Study 2015 , only 22% of HR professionals say they have the data- and business-oriented skillset and mindset necessary for business success. They are deeply knowledgeable of and able to translate external business trends into internal decisions and actions.” By how much?

HR Software

EmployeeConnect

APRIL 15, 2016

Turning training on its head. There’s no excuse for boring training anymore. They log in to complete short, manageable training courses from any device, whenever they want – and you get feedback on their progress. PwC’s 2015 Global CEO Survey found that three quarters of company leaders are concerned about a skills shortage.

HR Software

Visier

JULY 16, 2015

In PwC’s 17th Annual Global CEO Survey, CEOs identified “talent strategies” as the number one area they are focused on changing to capitalize on global trends. A full accounting needs to extend beyond hiring and training to include separation, productivity, and lost knowledge.

Analytics

Workology

DECEMBER 29, 2015

This blog is part of a 2016 Trends Series. Click here for my HR Tech 2016 Trends and click here for my Recruiting 2016 Trends. . For this 2016 HR and recruiting trends blog series, I focused on trends from four different areas including: 1) Recruiting, 2) Human Resources, 3) Technology and 4) Leadership.

Resources

HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Let’s take a look at how to train your hiring team on improving the recruiting process and making the right hires: Create Candidate Profiles. Use Metrics. LinkedIn’s 2016 Global Recruiting Trends report found that only 33% of talent leaders surveyed feel that their methodologies are strong. Use metrics to find your best channel.

Compliance Training

HR Cloud

MAY 13, 2015

For the first time this year, culture and engagement was rated the most important issue overall in Deloitte’s 2015 Global Human Capital Trends report. Nonetheless, to truly be successful and be noted as an industry leader, organizations need to spend 2015 focused on making engagement and culture the #1 priority. Surprising?

HR Software

Kazoo

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

If there’s one metric that can determine a business’s productivity, profitability, and turnover rate, it’s employee engagement. Where to put your money: Though it may be tempting to put all of your budget into conferences and compliance training, consider investing in soft skills like leadership and management education. About Kazoo.

HR Software

HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 7, 2015

In yesterday’s Advisor, we shared tips on presenting HR metrics to the C-suite from guest columnist and business consultant Bridget Miller. Today, Miller elaborates on specific metrics that may be of interest to your executive team. What metrics should you present? Turnover trends over time. Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Metrics

i4cp

MARCH 9, 2022

While the workplace has been slow to catch up, we are seeing three major trends showing that the shift from a one-size-fits all to a "one size fits one" ecosystem is here. Scripted performance reviews, pre-written job descriptions, and mass trainings aren't as effective as straightforward, constructive communication tailored to the employee.

Hiring Software

Dave's Weekly Thought

DECEMBER 10, 2014

We all know nothing happens quickly in HR, but here are a few ever-developing trends that inspired my heart in 2014. Through game mechanics we can create a challenge, measure our progress daily and create metrics for elevated career development with each challenge we conquer. Here's to a powerful and productive 2015!

HR Trends

Engagedly

APRIL 8, 2023

Gamification is a growing trend at the corporate level. However, if the badges are tied to rewards or promotions, then the desire to meet those metrics only intensifies. One 2015 study suggests that gamification includes 75% psychology and 25% technology. Why gamify HR?

Onboarding Software

HRExecutive

DECEMBER 29, 2015

With everything else slowing down for the holidays, this is the perfect time to look ahead/gaze into the crystal ball/read the tea leaves on the trends facing HR leaders in the year ahead. With that said, KornFerry Futurestep recently released its Top Talent Trends predictions for 2016, which are based on insights from 24 global experts.

Hiring Software

Everwise

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As of 2015, working millennials number over 53.5 Leaders most likely will need training and guidance to overcome unconscious biases they have and hold a space for diversity of thought. This training can also be integrated into existing development programs for managers, which gives an additional bonus of helping with retention.

Diversity

HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 16, 2015

Staff training (% of staff completing new hire training within 90 days of hire). Read the latest HR Daily Advisor research when you purchase HR Metrics Best Practices and receive our HR Technology Trends premium report free of charge. Tie your reporting to a business metric (e.g., Buy one, get one free! Objectives.

Talent Management

HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 29, 2017

“Data science” has become more and more of a trending topic in HR circles lately—what does it actually mean? Though it is still in the process of being more widely accepted, understood, and used, the HR metric trend seems to be here to stay as an HR-related business strategy. Cost-Per-Hire Metrics.

HR Software

AIHR

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Consider relocation costs, advertising of a new role, the costs of having a vacant role, the recruiting costs, onboarding, training of the new employee – you can understand why it’s essential to have a firm grip on what voluntary turnover means. However, it is still an expensive activity. What is voluntary turnover?

Retention and Turnover

AIHR

JULY 17, 2023

DEI initiatives include diverse recruitment practices , DEI training and mentorship programs, employee resource groups , financial wellness programs, diverse leadership-building initiatives, and more. Salesforce In 2015, Salesforce became the first US company to conduct an equal pay audit, leading to US$3m in salary adjustments.

Video Recruiting

Digital HR Tech

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Strategic HR Metrics. It was first founded by Lynda Weinman in 1995 as lynda.com and then acquired by LinkedIn in 2015. The Free plan, available to all users, offering them open access to the complete training catalog and part of the platform’s training content. What’s the offering like? HR Data Analyst. myHRfuture.

Campus SaVE

Digital HR Tech

JANUARY 23, 2019

January 30 & 31 | Zürich | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. Pertinent for both novices and experts, this conference will offer a great introduction to HR Analytics but also discuss the latest trends in the field. January 30 – February 1 | Melbourne | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. Register here.

HR Software

HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Start on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, with a new interactive webinar— Hone Those Recruiting Skills! Join us Tuesday, October 20, 2015, for a new interactive webinar, Hone Those Recruiting Skills! What are the trends and next practices that we can expect to see emerging over the next 18 months? Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

E-Recruitment

Bonfyre

APRIL 10, 2018

At the National Retailer Federation Big Show 2015 conference, the Answers Corporation announced it had discovered a causal link between retail employee engagement and customer satisfaction in retail. Correlational studies will show that two factors are related, each showing significant trends in a direction either positive or negative.

Employee Engagement

cipHR

JUNE 21, 2016

According to a survey in 2015 by Jobvite , 92% of employers now use social media in the recruitment process. However, according to the "Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2014” report, only 14% of HR departments use analytics and only 4% of those in order to predict. As a result, adapt future efforts.

Recruiting Software

Paycor

OCTOBER 19, 2017

What’s your magic hiring metric? Start with the positions you hire for most or that have the most financial impact and build your metrics from there. Establish clear performance metrics. As HR pros, we’ve all been trained to promote our companies as great places to work in order to attract the top talent everyone is vying for.

Recruiting Software

Compensation Today

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Not just the amount, but the payout period, who is eligible for what, the metrics the employee is measured against, and so forth. Download the free 2015 PayScale Compensation Best Practices Report. Variable pay is just that – it varies. Stay tuned for part 2 of our 4 part-comp glossary: Market Pricing coming soon!

Payscale

Criteria Corp

JULY 17, 2020

Tools like diversity training, grievance procedures, and standardized assessments are all integral to a successful D&I program, but only when used correctly. . Here’s how you can use these tools effectively to promote diversity in the workplace: Diversity Training. In short: engagement and accountability.

Diversity

Slayton Search Partners

MAY 7, 2024

Another motivating factor is that many investors are beginning to ask for DEI-specific metrics when conducting due diligence processes—being able to “check the box” is a necessity for firms that are trying to keep pace with investment trends. A holistic approach will require top-down training and education.

Hiring

Paycor

JULY 16, 2018

There’s a growing trend in the HR world and it’s putting power in the hands of HR Leaders. According to a 2015 Economist Intelligence Unit survey , 82% of organizations are expected to start or increase their use of HR-specific analytic data to inform business decisions by the end of 2018. I’ll give you a hint. It’s data-driven.

Report

HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 26, 2016

The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Luckily, BLR® has your interests in mind, with RecruitCon 2016: Tech, Trends, and Tactics for the New Era of Talent Acquisition. Recent Joint-Employer Test—National Labor Relations Board. Register Now.

Hiring Software

Workology

JUNE 6, 2016

Susan LaMotte, CEO and founder of exaqueo, doesn’t hang her hat on a source of hire metric either, but instead looks at “source of influence.” So, why no love for the source of hire metric? At CA Technologies, we survey employees to see if we can spot trends in what they perceive as influencers on their decisions to apply and accept.”

Hiring Software

Slayton Search Partners

MARCH 8, 2023

This has allowed researchers to identify positive trends in gender equity, including a rising hire-to-loss ratio of women in businesses. The 2022 Women in the Workplace report by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey found women in leadership are leaving companies at unprecedented rates—the highest recorded the annual study began in 2015.

Assessment Software