In 2013, 52% of employers stated that their top business challenge was hiring and retaining talent. As this business challenge shows no signs of letting up any time soon, companies must rethink their approach to talent management. Strategic HR learning talent management MORE

Talent development is an intensive and complex process that is worthwhile, if performed effectively, because of the great results you can achieve— reduced turnover, improved productivity, improved succession planning, etc. Define the required competencies for each job (e.g. MORE

Consider expansion plans, new product launches, equipment modernization, management transitions and myriad other factors that could have an effect on your organization’s workforce. Review the risks, identify the opportunities and develop a strategy that may include some of the items below. MORE

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. So, how can HR and talent leaders make sexual harassment training more effective in creating a harassment-free culture? MORE

The learning software industry keeps growing and developing at rapid-fire pace to stay in sync with the digital information world. According to the Skill Builder Training Study Report , 74% of companies use learning platforms, and 99% of the respondents say that their learning platform helps to increase the organization of the training content, the effectiveness of their training, and their employees’ performance. Ten guidelines for an effective learning platform RFP. MORE

When launching their knowledge-management initiatives, organizations often resemble oil-extraction companies. However, knowledge management often turns out to be even harder than real oil extraction from the entrails of the Earth. MORE

The future of learning is digital—but are organisations ready to make the transition? The only sustainable competitive advantage is an organisation’s ability to learn faster than the competition.”. Learning experts recommend four best practices: 1. Develop L&D skills. 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. MORE

Building an Effective Manager Development Program. Last month, Everwise hosted a popular webinar on “Effective Manager Development at Scale” with Kim Bolton, Program Director, Leadership Development at Unum Group. The Learning Framework. MORE

At first glance, learning models for employees in the workplace compared to children in elementary school may seem very different. Not so, says Dmitri Krakovsky , senior vice president of global product management at SAP/SuccessFactors. 21 st Century learning metrics. MORE

It is the process through which new hires learn the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. MORE

We don’t just talk about progressive talent management; we live and breathe it. Some initiatives are wildly successful right from the start, while others provide us with valuable insight and learning to move forward with. Defining Our Core Competencies. 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

As a global leader in Talent Development solutions, SumTotal works hard to continuously innovate and evolve so we can meet the needs of our customers. Our learning management system (LMS) delivers a modern, engaging and trackable learning experience. MORE

It is the process through which new hires learn the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. MORE