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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

The “2018 Future Workforce” report from freelancing website Upwork, released in February, found that 59% of hiring managers are using flexible talent–freelancers, temporary, and agency workers–which is more than double the 2017 percentage (24%). And freelancers are likely to welcome those opportunities.

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Here's How HR Leaders Are Addressing Talent Development During a Federal Hiring Freeze

Cornerstone On Demand

With fewer opportunities to bring in new talent, departments are paying special attention to retaining high performers and developing current employees to ensure their organizations continue to succeed and thrive.

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ATD to Present New Research on Talent Development in Banking at the 2017 Bank Trainers Conference

ATD Human Capital

Recognizing the critical nature of employee training in such a competitive, complex, and highly regulated industry, ATD is conducting research to capture an accurate picture of talent development professionals and their activities in banks and credit unions. ATD will publish a full digital report in summer 2017.

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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. Why change when everything else is going well? That is, what if you don’t want to grow your business?

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How to be a Good Internal Consultant

Workplace Psychology

Additionally, several core consulting skills (AIMC, 2017) are needed, such as business acumen, business process optimization, change management, coaching & consulting skills, and project management. Finally, learn to get along and work well with others and be nice. Leadership & Talent Development Consultant.

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The Future of E-commerce Lies in Talent Development and Smart Data

Rallyware for Human Resources

In 2017, 96% of Americans have made online purchases, of which 80% were in the past month alone. Data powered by AI will empower talent development and training. With its development, all functions will evolve as well, including the role of the HR department. However, only the strong survive.

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Talent Development Priorities in 2018: What L&D Leaders Should Focus on

Rallyware for Human Resources

Here comes the second challenge: Talent developers struggle to get managers involved in employee learning. The third challenge for talent developers is balancing today’s challenges with tomorrow’s opportunities. It could be tech skills, specific job-related knowledge, as well as a set of soft skills.