The job market landscape today is extremely competitive. Hiring managers are struggling to find quality talent to fill the increasing number of positions opening up within their organizations. Put simply, it is becoming the new reality of today’s workforce. Transboarding, or moving people into new roles within the organization, is an advantageous opportunity for businesses today. By Lisa Sterling, Chief People Officer, Ceridian. MORE

Joe Wedgwood of The Happiness Index answers that question using the latest research on engagement — and he provides some helpful tips on how to improve engagement in your organization. . You may have the best product in the world, but if you can’t keep them engaged and motivated — then it counts for very little. The benefits of an engaged workforce. The more engaged your employees are the more efficient and productive they become. MORE

As the world of work rapidly evolves, employers are investing more and more into HR programs that aim to drive their company culture by putting their values on display for staff and ensuring employees are invested in the company. A fundamental component of a great culture is access to learning and development opportunities. Training, education, experience and development are the building blocks to a better company. Leadership development. MORE

It’s the start of a new year, which means, like most organizations, performance management and development programs are being put into place or being reviewed and adjusted. It’s all about the employee experience. In addition to enhancing the candidate experience, there has also been – and will continue to be – a stronger emphasis on increasing employee engagement and commitment. More coaching and development conversations. MORE

The right culture is about as important as a thorough marketing plan or an easy to use payroll system. The right culture is essential in the workplace. Part of the reason for this is the emergence of millennials as a substantial cohort within the workforce. They grew up in a different sort of world than the generation before them, and it shows in the value they place on the right culture. MORE

Yesterday, LinkedIn announced its acquisition of lynda.com , an online learning company, for $1.5 This acquisition will allow LinkedIn’s 300 million users to have access to an extensive library of video content to help advance their careers and develop new skills. Not only does it strengthen LinkedIn’s presence in talent acquisition but it also helps the social media giant flex its muscle in other areas of talent management. MORE

The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey in January, 2016. Talent and performance management are some of the most important and rigorous tasks any HR professional has to deal with. Highlights of the Talent and Performance Management Survey: When survey takers were asked if they expect to face shortages of talent in areas that will impact their productivity or success in 2016, the majority (71.4%) answered “Yes.”. MORE

When you have the honor of being in a leadership position within an organization, the importance of selecting the right people and empowering them cannot be understated. By delegating to the right people and knowing you can trust them to do what they are tasked with – and follow through with it – you are freed up to focus more time and attention on other critical areas of the organization. Running the business, then, becomes second nature. MORE