More and more organizations are embracing strategic human capital management as not only a tool for the alignment and development of individual employees, but also as a business tool to improve overall organizational performance. Many organizationsfrom pub... More »

Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Integrated Talent Management , Trends

Bounce Matthew Syed HarperCollins Most of the books for this monthly list are our own choices, but a friend gave us this book, perhaps as a hint to improve our own professional performance. Author Matthew Syed, a world champion table tennis player, looks at the factors ... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Trends

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think Laura Vanderkam Portfolio We may be the most overscheduled people in the history of the world, and most of us are convinced that if we add one more item to our "to-do" list, we will snap - especially working mothers, who seem... More »

Human Capital

Beginner Level Content , Informal Learning , Trends

The Secret Life of the Grownup Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle- Aged Mind Barbara Strauch Viking Well, it's good to know that despite forgetting where I left my wallet and iPhone this morning, my middleaged brain is not really turning to mush. And, if you be... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Informal Learning , Management Development , Trends

In his upcoming book, The Why of Work, world-acclaimed leadership expert David Ulrich teams up with clinical psychologist Wendy Ulrich to explore the "why" of work - the common driving force behind every successful organization. The Ulrichs' unique step-by-step system c... More »

Human Capital

Business Impact , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Innovation , Trends