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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

The “2018 Future Workforce” report from freelancing website Upwork, released in February, found that 59% of hiring managers are using flexible talent–freelancers, temporary, and agency workers–which is more than double the 2017 percentage (24%). Winning the Freelance Talent Wars.

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4 Ways to Create Effective Sexual Harassment Training

HR Morning

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. So, while most organizations already have anti-harassment training programs in place, statistics show that they just aren’t cutting it.

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The 3 Cs for Creating a Culture of Inclusion

Thrive Global

It is proven over and over that diversity creates positive change in the workforce. However, some teams fail to harness the real advantages of diversity without creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. The desire to learn more about other people and cultures is integral to inclusion. Commitment.

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How to Overcome Stereotypes at Work: 7 Tips

Ongig

Stereotypes in the workplace are often inevitable when people from diverse backgrounds and mindsets come together to meet organizational goals. These leadership problems can mess up the way people work together, hire new talent, and keep employees engaged. What are Organizational Stereotypes?

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How Unconscious Bias Affects Business

Thrive Global

While we all know the multiple benefits of diversity, our unconscious biases may be inhibiting us from harnessing the full advantages of an inclusive workplace. This practice results in a homogenous group of supervisors with little diversity. LEARN MORE. DEI TRAINING. We all have unconscious biases. DEI STRATEGY.

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5 Tips to Launching an Effective Learning Management & Employee Development Program

Visibility Software HR

It is an investment that’s likely to pay off. Organizations with a career development program in place enjoy up to 250 percent higher productivity. Training also serves as a recruiting tool – you’re more likely to attract and keep good employees if you offer them development opportunities. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Six Steps to Beat the Talent Shortage with L&D

Rallyware for Human Resources

First, we’d like to say this: every employee deserves to be a part of your learning and development strategy. The “identifying talent” process is often followed by the above-mentioned issues of manager’s perception. Your talent development strategy should be employee-centric, as well as your management style.