In a webinar with over 900 first-time managers, The Ken Blanchard Companies asked people to list their biggest challenge when they made the leap from individual contributor. David Witt, Program Director for Blanchard, wrote about their responses in this LinkedIn article. MORE

It’s March already (I feel like we’ve skipped a month) and it’s Employee Appreciation Day in the US! And here are this week’s most remarkable articles from the world of HR: Why The Annual Review Process Damages Employee Engagement. MORE

With the new technological advancements in people analytics, it’s becoming increasingly important for HR to strategically integrate with the business and operate efficiently. However, the success of these integrations has be measured by linking HR and business outcomes. MORE

Did you know that nearly 79 percent of the U.S. Not only do they have jobs, but they are also generally satisfied with their current position, Hire Velocity explains in an article. For top candidates, choosing which job opportunity to pursue is not just about the job itself. MORE

When it comes to learning and development in the workplace, it’s common to come across the 70:20:10 ratio. 10 percent from formal learning directly set up by the employer. From macro-learning to micro-learning. Take reading the news for instance. MORE

. As you''ll have probably seen, the sorry state of the BBC''s HR policies continues to make headlines (see my post on Engagement or Entwistle !) - particularly with this article in the Telegraph : . Consulting - Research - Speaking - Training - Writing. MORE

The solution? By Joanne Wells, Manager, Learning Center of Excellence, Halogen Software. The key to creating a future-proof succession plan is to use a data-driven process aligned with organizational strategy and to integrate it into the full cycle of talent management. MORE

by Joanne Wells, Manager, Learning Center of Excellence, Halogen Software. Leaders looking to future-proof their organizations are using an integrated approach, incorporating succession planning at multiple career levels into the overall talent management strategy. MORE

The biggest waste of organizational resources, both in terms of time and dollars, is hiring the wrong employees , according to a survey conducted by Harvard Business Review (HBR). The logic makes sense. Initially, employee onboarding is the first impression new hires receive. MORE

We published a lot of great content this year on the Halogen TalentSpace Blog this year with topics ranging from learning to performance management , baseball to bad breath , and everything in between. Here are our five favorite articles from 2016! Read the post here. MORE

In recent years, the HR industry has seen an explosion of the buzz phrase “agile performance management”, a topic that dominated the conference scene throughout 2016. The reason for the shift lies in the growth of technology. Get the right tools in place. MORE

You may have heard that back in May that Saba Software acquired Halogen Software. So, we’d like to officially welcome you to the new Saba-Halogen Blog where we’re serving up the same great talent management content you’ve come to expect from us, but with a fresh new look. MORE