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
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
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
Over the past few years, much has been written about millennials’ learning preferences and expectations. This focus on millennials coincided with the generational group becoming the largest element of the workforce - and with massive breakthroughs in web, mobile and social technologies.
Collectively, these forces...
Published: Feb 17, 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
Development drives engagement, which in turn inspires motivation, effort, and smarter thinking—keys to competitive edge and organizational longevity. Yet negative myths about development—it takes too much time, employees are responsible for their own growth—often keep career development from being a first-line...
Published: May 11, 2014
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
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
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