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Focus Group Check In

Compensation Cafe

Historically, Human Resources have had an on-again, off-again relationship with focus groups. These research practices are far more disciplined and professional than the focus groups we have leaned on. While focus groups are a type of research, they do not have the power of analytics. I think it's time to clean up our act.

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Career Development: 5 Activities You Can Do Today

HR Bartender

Well in career development it’s “Always be ready.” At last year’s HR Technology Conference , I attended a session led by Cornerstone OnDemand which was focused on the topic of career development. They outlined five activities that we should be doing to elevate our careers. Befriend machines. That’s not a bad thing.

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How Apprenticeship Programs Can Play an Important Role In Career Development

Thrive Global

These range from digital and data analytics to cloud migration to cyber-security work – all areas, as you can see, are likely to be in demand for some time. Apprentices have the option to train in various career tracks ranging from client-facing roles to our internal IT group (which we call our CIO group) and within our corporate functions.

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What Is Headcount Planning?

Intoo USA

Understanding these resourcing tradeoffs and interdependencies allows the group to shape balanced plans. Getting ahead of the curve on pipeline development enables faster fulfillment of anticipated roles while accessing higher quality and more diverse talent and enabling career development and growth for your workforce.

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How Apprenticeship Programs Can Play an Important Role In Career Development

Thrive Global

These range from digital and data analytics to cloud migration to cyber-security work – all areas, as you can see, are likely to be in demand for some time. Apprentices have the option to train in various career tracks ranging from client-facing roles to our internal IT group (which we call our CIO group) and within our corporate functions.

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Employee resource groups — where to get started

Business Management Daily

One diversity & inclusion tool that is often overlooked is employee resource groups. Creating employee resource groups within your organization is a great way to provide a forum for employees from different backgrounds or experiences to discuss issues that affect them within the workplace or in their careers.

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Amtrak recognized for diversity; Amazon ranked best workplace for career development

TLNT: The Business of HR

Extensive research evaluated how it fared including on metrics including providing employee resource groups (ERGs), what it diversity data showed, and the share of women in board and executive positions.