As a human resources manager, you understand the importance of having a strong performance management process in place at your company. Such a process helps you better motivate and retain top performers, more closely align individuals’ goals with those of your organization, and create amore engaged...
Published: Nov 04, 2015
Translation? Employees aren‘t quitting their jobs—they’re quitting their bosses.2 That’s bad news for agencies planning for innovation, succession, and market longevity. Human capital is an organization’s most valuable resource—and turnover is expensive not just in terms of sourcing,...
Published: Apr 09, 2013
Performance solutions enable organizations to automate and optimize their performance processes and align employee development and goals with corporate objectives. Organizations that have invested in performance solutions cite several significant benefits, including:
Establishing clear performance expectations...
Published: Nov 10, 2016
Many organisations facilitate training for employees and it’s easy to see why. Bringing benefits such as improved engagement, productivity and staff retention, there’s no question that training plays a valuable role in driving the business forward. However, in today’s globally connected...
Published: Apr 27, 2016
In today’s “Age of Talent”, Enterprise Learning and Talent Management have become key factors in organizations’ strategic competitiveness. The tight labor market, coupled with an increased focus on driving performance through a more engaged and skilled workforce, will be a catalyst for further alignment...
Published: Dec 12, 2008
In the new world of business, the identity of leadership is rapidly changing. Although traditional competencies such as integrity, vision, judgment and people development are still relevant, organizations needing to develop leaders must look beyond the conventional. They must create an environment that allows high performers...
Published: Jan 01, 2011
Preparing for the 2020 workforce is critical to business strategy, growth and performance. To understand the challenges and opportunities, Oxford Economics and SAP surveyed over 2,700 executives and more than 2,700 employees in 27 countries during the second quarter of 2014. We found that many companies lack the structure,...
Published: May 14, 2013
Today’s fiscal realities are leaving few good choices for federal, state and municipal entities. Budgets have never been tighter, spending cuts are inevitable and many reductions will come in the areas of personnel and training. However, public sector employers need to consider the talent impacts of these cuts in...
Published: Jun 07, 2011
Talent management in the cloud Get better results by driving alignment, optimising performances. Is your business prepared for the way we’ll work in the future? To stay ahead of the competition you need a proactive, integrated approach to your entire talent management lifecycle.
Published: Aug 09, 2012
Making a profit in today’s business climate is notoriously difficult. Organizations must navigate multiple challenges, including increased government regulations, stricter budgets, and keeping up with rapidly changing technologies - all threats to the bottom line. Yet amid these challenges, organizations can still...
Published: Aug 07, 2010
At Showpad, we work with companies of all sizes. The one thing we always hear is, “I wish I started my mobile sales enablement pilot sooner.” In this E-Book, we’ll walk through the considerations you should address to run a successful pilot and ramp your mobile sales enablement project quickly.
Published: Feb 02, 2014
In reality, talent is made stronger through training. Yet some stalwarts still believe the adage that leaders are born, not made. Nonsense. Regardless of a colleague’s leadership capabilities, education and training play a pivotal role in creating superstars.
Published: Feb 09, 2011
a new study by showpad and demand metric of 244 sales and marketing professionals reveals the true impact of a bad sales experience, and how disconnects between sales and marketing can be negatively affect sales.
Published: Jul 08, 2014
A revolution is taking place in the way organisations are able to up-skill and re-skill new and existing staff. It’s a revolution where your needs, and the needs of your employees are aligning for mutual benefit. Following significant investment, higher and degree apprenticeships are gearing up to address critical...
Published: Nov 18, 2016