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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%). million more people began freelancing between 2014 and 2018.

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Organizational Talent Pools: 4 Steps to Developing Employees

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is an excerpt from my new book, “ The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent “ (SHRM, 2018) SHRM members can order a discounted copy at the SHRMStore. A combination of internal and external training and project-based learning may be useful.

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

Rallyware for Human Resources

Recently, LinkedIn released its 2018 Workplace Learning Report to highlight the latest L&D trends. The report touches upon the top priorities for L&D programs in 2018, listed below: How to train for soft skills. Consistent valuable global training. How to track skill development.

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2018 Learning Science Overview for Training Leaders of Tomorrow

Rallyware for Human Resources

Companies are investing more and more money into talent development, spending $19.7 million in 2018 compared with $17 million in 2017. Due to this ignorance, corporate training decreases the effectiveness level of L&D initiatives. It’s all about having 24/7 access to training content and using it whenever necessary.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!

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Workforce forecasting: what it is and how to predict future needs

Homebase

By analyzing future business needs, you can be proactive in recruiting, training, and developing employees with the right skill sets. This includes expenses related to recruitment, training, onboarding, and any required equipment or software. By doing so, you can develop effective strategies to bridge any gaps that exist.

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Top HR Conferences to Attend in 2018

Namely

HCI 2018 Workforce Planning & People Analytics Conference Miami, FL | February 27-March 1 Are you tasked with the responsibility of growing your company's workforce this year? SIOP 2018 Chicago, IL | April 19-21 If employee relations is your bread and butter, get up to date on the latest in industrial and organizational psychology.