The term talent management is such an enigma. In an industry that consistently reinvents its vocabulary, never before has a human resources term garnered so much attention and yet been so misunderstood and overly hyped. And by some, overly scorned. Ironically, given the... More »

Career Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Career Development , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Trends

The global recession and threat of a jobless recovery have converged with decade-long seismic shifts in the workplace (Table 1) to create profound implications for today's employees. These volatile changes have been dubbed the "new normal," where long-held assumptions h... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Trends

The war for talent may be taking a ceasefire during the recession, but it is possible that many employees will jump ship as soon as the economy turns and companies begin to hire again. A survey by the Swiss outsourcing firm Adecco found that more than half (54 percent) ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Economy , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Trends