In fact, the average management team assessed in Aberdeen’s data is so focused on resolving short-term problems that, within broad-based talent placement, talent acquisition spend outpaces talent management spend by a factor of up to 2 to 1. Implement career and content analytics to personalize learning tracks based on L&D system engagement. Use analytics to improve peer-to-peer and mentorship training. The skills gap is here, and it is a pressing issue. MORE

Perspectives , Skillsoft’s annual user conference, is fast approaching. The plan is to start with both Skillsoft and SumTotal partners over lunch and a keynote, and then split into respective tracks for more intimate, in-depth sessions. MORE

The report is a great read and has some pretty terrific content and data included. Using predictive analytics to proactively plan for critical position vacancies will separate organizations with effective succession management from less effective organizations. MORE

This week: HR Open Source Has A New Operating Board, Companies gaming Glassdoor Reviews, Culture Amp Acquires Zugata, Davos Global Reskilling Challenge, Skillsoft Launches New Digital Learning Journeys for Key Tech Roles, and IBM Announces New Data Scientist Certifications. MORE

John Sumser speaks with Manish Goel , the co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at TrustSphere, a pioneer of next-generation Relationship Analytics. Topics include: #Engagement, #Analytics, and #Branding. The HRExaminer Security Series. HRExaminer Weekly Edition v10.05 MORE

Other highlights of the event include: Ron Hovsepian, Skillsoft’s Executive Chairman , kicked off the day with a comprehensive overview of SumTotal’s operating strategy for the coming months. Next Gen Data : Currently, 80% of data is dark or unknown. MORE

Today SumTotal and Skillsoft kicked off Perspectives 2015. Getting us off to a great start, Skillsoft SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development John Ambrose’s keynote introduced HR’s next game changer – the “ Self-Developing organization ” – and CEO of Tomorrow Mike Walsh shared his insights on re-imagining organizational culture to engage the next generation. Talent Analytics in Practice – 9:30 a.m. MORE

00:04:11] I would say to what’s going on over with Skillsoft some total as well as Cornerstone OnDemand with the sort of personalized development plans program. 00:06:29] There’s a lot of focus on artificial intelligence and Analytics. MORE

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Today , “Analytics is no longer about finding interesting information and flagging it for managers. Now, data is being used to understand every part of a business operation, and analytical tools are being embedded into day-to-day decision making.”. With integrated enhancements, both learners and managers can now track what Skillsoft courses are taken in Skillsoft, advanced learning structures and the Skillsoft Learning App. MORE

Then—and we have spoken about this many times before– you need to use your data to produce analysis that matters. “They use analytics to derive superior business insights from HR data and information, which helps earn them a ‘seat at the table’ with senior leadership.” MORE

As you are probably aware from some of our other articles, we love to showcase lists of HR influencers for our readers to follow, such as our quarterly HR Gurus feature and 89+ HR Analytics Influencers post. Chris Havrilla , Global Human Capital Management, Technology & Analytics Strategist and Consultant. HR Data Integration. Heide Abelli , Senior Vice President, Content Product Management at Skillsoft. Stacey Harris , VP, Research and Analytics Sierra-Cedar. MORE