The workforce and HR play a major role in a company’s digital transformation.
Learn about new trends and strategies to jump start and fuel your journey.
Published: Mar 25, 2019
HR executives in best-run midsize companies take the lead in aligning the workforce through the use of modern technologies. IDC conducted a survey of 1,957 midsize companies (100–1,000 employees) worldwide to identify key factors associated with business success and progress toward becoming a best-run,...
Published: Mar 25, 2019
Learn fresh ideas, new considerations and real-world results for making the shift to continuous performance management.
Published: Mar 25, 2019
Absence is an issue faced by all businesses. The simple fact is that companies employ human beings and, naturally, they will need time off.
Yet, as the old business cliché goes, ‘time is money’ and time lost to absence can prove a big drag on productivity and, therefore, the amount of money brought...
Published: Oct 29, 2018
From entry level to C-level positions, women workers are facing more barriers and advancing more slowly than their male counterparts. What's more, even when training is available, the opportunity to advance and to apply skills may not be.
In this Skillsoft survey, 486 women worldwide weigh in on topics like the...
Published: Oct 01, 2016
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
When it comes to learning and development, most of us know what to do, and what tools and resources are now at our disposal. The challenge often stems from being able to identify and understand all of the elements at play, and still strike a perfect balance.
This paper discusses how to create a recipe for...
Published: Aug 10, 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
The nature of work continues to evolve in the 21st century, driven in large part by globalization and the mainstream consumer adoption of online, social, mobile and cloud technologies. Access to these technologies is changing how your employees live, communicate and work. Whether it’s in the office, at the neighborhood...
Published: Mar 17, 2012
Many organizations, regardless of size or industry, are turning to talent management technology solutions to achieve a significant business impact. According to Bersin & Associates research, companies with intermediate to advanced levels of talent management performed better financially during the recession as well...
Published: Feb 01, 2010
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
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
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
re your employees truly connected to—and engaged with— your business? In a perfect world, every employee is committed to your organization’s goals, is ready to go above and beyond in daily activities, and actively collaborates with other team members. Yet when it comes to employee engagement, there’s...
Published: Aug 15, 2013