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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

Emerging technologies, an aging workforce, and remote work are just a few of the disrupters we all face. For employees and employers alike, upskilling and career development is the only way to stay ahead of the competition and remain relevant. Your modern data-science based platform will: Identify Skill Gaps with Precision.

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The Upcoming Evolution of Recruiting and Talent Development

Rallyware for Human Resources

An overwhelming number of recruiters, 87%, use LinkedIn as a hiring tool, while 55% use Facebook and 47% use Twitter. According to JVS Career Solution’s research , 94% of recruiters prefer to use LinkedIn to source candidates, and eventually, recruiters hire 79% of those candidates.

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

Linkedin Talent Blog

Finding the right talent to lead this initiative can be challenging, but asking effective interview questions to assess each candidate’s knowledge, skills, and work experience can help. Whether you’re making your first hire or growing your team, here are 10 interview questions for learning and development professionals to get you started: 1.

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

Rallyware for Human Resources

Customer behavior keeps changing and advancements in technologies pop up every day. Data powered by AI will empower talent development and training. As technology advances, more work will be done by machines. Smart learning technologies will impact the evolution of talent development.

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10 Benefits of Microlearning for Modern Teams

Linkedin Talent Blog

Enter microlearning, an approach to talent development that’s quickly gaining popularity. Close skills gaps Skills sets for jobs have changed by around 25% since 2015 and this number is expected to double by 2027. Increase employee retention Employee retention is top of mind for many organizations, as hiring remains competitive.

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Retail HR Needs to Focus on Improving Performance in Real-Time

Rallyware for Human Resources

We need to look at talent development from a design thinking perspective and apply the components across learning strategies where it makes sense. We are just beginning to understand the overall impact technology plays in HR. But the underlying factors behind the digitization of business are not all technological.