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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%). Winning the Freelance Talent Wars.

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The Race to Remain Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Workplace

The Perfect Hire

For employees and employers alike, upskilling and career development is the only way to stay ahead of the competition and remain relevant. For employees and employers alike, upskilling and career development is the only way to stay ahead of the competition and remain relevant. Employers Feeling the Burn. Addressing the Challenge.

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The Upcoming Evolution of Recruiting and Talent Development

Rallyware for Human Resources

When you are trying to win over talent in a highly competitive environment, a vital thing to keep in mind is that everybody is on the go. Kevin Delaney, Vice President of Learning and Development at LinkedIn, has come a long way in human resources. Continuous learning: an economic imperative.

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

Rallyware for Human Resources

Statistics also show that 40% of worldwide internet users have bought products online. That’s more than 1 billion online buyers and the number will only grow. That’s more than 1 billion online buyers and the number will only grow. In 2017, 96% of Americans have made online purchases, of which 80% were in the past month alone.

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The Insurance Industry Needs to Boost Its Learning and Development Efforts

Rallyware for Human Resources

With these developments, one of the biggest challenges for the insurance industry will be determining how employers will design, develop and deliver professional training for their workforces. HR bots will shift the focus of HR teams on Talent Management and Culture Development.

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10 Best Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring L&D Professionals

Linkedin Talent Blog

Employee training and development is top of mind for many human resources teams that want to overcome skills gaps , improve employee performance, and future-proof their organization. Make sure you learn about the candidate’s specific role in the program and how they contributed to its success.

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The Value of Soft Skills (i4cp login required)

i4cp

Pre-COVID projections placed the soft skills training market on a path toward immense growth. According to Transparency Market Research , the global soft skills training market will reach a value of US $38 Billion by 2027. Soft behaviors are pervasive throughout our being. Macroanalysis serves this need. But it takes effort.