With apologies to Mr. Twain for paraphrasing, reports on the death of performance review ratings are not only grossly exaggerated, but missing the mark entirely. The issue isn’t just about pay-for-performance. Develop effective performance management processes. MORE

Learning Management System (LMS) Software Definition. Learning management systems (LMSs) are software platforms for instructors to manage and organize educational courses online and provide students a single location for all course material. DiscoverLink Talent. MORE

We discuss the challenges of creating an innovation-friendly workplace and learning culture; setting new standards, processes, and systems; integrating IT and HR to simplify people management; grooming talent into future leaders; promoting women leadership in Asia, and a lot more. MORE

To help you find the conference that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up the top upcoming HR conferences across the country (Events with an asterisk indicate that Namely will be in attendance—we hope to see you there!) 1. Professionals from across the nation attend this conference to catch up on the latest HR legislation and stay ahead of the curve. Get the know-how to offer your employees top of the line development opportunities. MORE

New employee onboarding is the process of getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. Paycor Perform. MORE

Performance Tracking Tools. It helps organizations establish employee performance standards and enables managers to evaluate employees’ job performance in relation to these standards. Allow users to evaluate employee performance in relation to overarching company goals. 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. Managing Shortages. MORE

About 38 percent of International Public Management Association for Human Resources members reported in a survey earlier this year that their eligible employees were postponing retirements, down from 46 percent in 2012. While this looming retirement picture has long occupied much discussion, the pressing concern for executives and HR managers are those suddenly empty chairs in government offices across the nation. Buy the talent needed by recruiting established leaders externally. MORE

When it comes learning and talent development, Brandon Hall Group, a research and analyst firm in the human capital management HCM space, provides research, data and expertise. This vision is what has driven advancements in our SumTotal Talent Development solution. MORE

As a prize, he got to attend a sales seminar with Tom Hopkins, the international sales guru and author of “How to Master the Art of Selling.”. That’s when his career shifted to the learning and development field. Talent Reviews in a Snap. Are they at risk for low performance? MORE

New employee onboarding is the process of getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. Paycor Perform. MORE