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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

Strategic Workforce Planning in 3-2-1

Analytics in HR: “Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is a commonly used term for a multitude of approaches to achieve a singular goal: having enough employees of sufficient quality in the future. In other words, it is about having the right person for the right job at the right time, across the entire organization. In this article, I will explain the four most common pitfalls of workforce planning and how to avoid them using a relatively simple methodology.”




Gallup Suggests That Employee Turnover in U.S. Businesses Is a $1 Trillion Problem — With a Simple Fix

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “With a trillion dollars on the table, businesses may also want to take other steps to curb turnover and keep their workforce happy and engaged. Here are eight proven tactics for improving retention.”



Why Organizations, Governments, Educational Institutions, And Individuals Need To Work Together To Shape The Future Of Work

The Future Organization: “Today’s guest is MIT Professor Thomas Kochan. Join us as we talk about what needs to be done to keep up with the pace of change and what we can do as leaders and individuals to make sure we are proactive in shaping the future of work. You will also hear whether Thomas is an optimist or pessimist when it comes to how technology will impact the future of jobs, what it takes to be a lifelong learner, what is the voice gap and what we can do to close it, and how Thomas defines the meaning of the future of work.”



Just What The H*ck Is Organizational Culture Anyway?

15Five: “So many programs, books, and terms have been created to define organizational culture – The Culture Code, The Culture Blueprint, culture of communication, transparent culture… there is no right way of doing culture, because every company is unique. You as a leader have the opportunity to assemble a unique constellation of human being whose individual talents become expressed in the group field. Ensure that field is as fertile as possible and then watch your business grow.”



How Technology Can Help HR Avoid Breakdowns in the Employee Experience

CMS Wire: “Whenever employees have a bad experience, even if they like the work they do, it becomes more difficult for them to stay engaged and productive at work. And all too often, some of those negative interactions have to do with everyday HR interactions throughout the employee lifecycle.”



Help your employees bloom where they’re planted

BenefitsPro: “Today’s performance management process is missing the vital step of setting the right conditions to cultivate performance.”



Top companies talk employee learning and development

CultureAmp: “It’s no question that a strong learning and development (L&D) program is essential for any Culture First company.” “However, not all programs are created equal. The last thing you want to do is invest your dollars into initiatives that your employees aren’t interested in doing or don’t gain value from. To help guide you in the right direction, we highlighted three companies and their approaches to L&D.”



Inclusion Starts on Day One: 10 Ways to Build an Inclusive Onboarding Experience

Thrive Global: “Instead of leaving employees feeling left out and disconnected, focus on providing an inclusive onboarding experience.”  “Creating a meaningful experience means slowing down, making adjustments, and including your new hire.”



What You Need to Know About Employee Engagement Software

CMS Wire: “So it seems almost inevitable that a software market would emerge geared at helping businesses in their efforts: employee engagement software. Unfortunately, the details of what falls under that umbrella term often depends on who you speak to.” 



From Talent Management To Talent Experience. Why The HR Tech Market Is In Disruption

Josh Bersin: “In this article I’m going to discuss the history of “integrated talent management” and explain why it feels so dated. Then I will explain why the concept of “talent experience” has taken over and how it is transforming the HR technology market.”




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