It helps organizations establish employee performance standards and enables managers to evaluate employees’ job performance in relation to these standards. Performance management systems are used to manage employee progress, performance, and development in relation to organizational goals. MORE

Companies that are now scrambling to put together an internal mobility initiative should consider studying the farsighted efforts of Schneider Electric , the France-based energy management giant. Andrew says that in the past managers could hoard talent. You own your career.”. MORE

Any business owner, manager, and executive will attest that a company limited, or empowered, by the quality of its employees. However, like other areas of HR, talent management can be a vague, ill-defined area with lots of overlap with other HR processes. What is Talent Management? MORE

Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with your organization. And, while you may think you are offering top-notch learning and development programs, they don’t think you are doing such a great job. Surveys show that workers and employers don’t agree on how well organizations are meeting employees’ development expectations. Employee development. Leadership development. MORE

Succession management, especially with unemployment at an all-time low, is a crucial element for long-term workforce planning. Utilizing your human resources metrics can help the succession planning process. Succession Management Defined. Ongoing coaching and development. MORE

Any business owner, manager, and executive will attest that a company limited, or empowered, by the quality of its employees. In the face of a tight job market that is impacting the compensation and benefits packages companies provide , prioritizing talent management and development has shifted from an add-on to an essential component of HR services. This is just as, if not more, true for talent management software products. What is Talent Management? MORE

Back then I was more concerned with my crush on one of the actors than on the concept of career development. As people managers, you have to recognize that your employees are making these assessments all the time. The changing face of career development. MORE

Learning is a key part of work, and science says it will continue to be vital in the workplace of the future. Without strong Learning and Development (L&D) programs, employees may have a harder time being productive, moving up in the organization, and contributing to financial performance. MORE