Viewing your key talent as you would consumers or customers makes for a smarter and more targeted approach to Talent Management. Our article in HR Magazine explored this. We think that the scarcity of talent is forcing many HR teams to reconsider how they attract, engage and retain individuals with the skills they need. We …
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In these times of increasing employee choice, Generation Z and the ‘portfolio career’, do we think about the top talent – and those with the key skills we need – as consumers? Do our managers? Do we tailor our engagement programs, develop career and succession plans to reflect their needs, make feedback, growth and performance conversations a …
Are you attending the CIPD L&D Show in London next week – and looking to talk to Talent Management software suppliers? If so, are you arming yourself with the right list of questions to ask? We find that the most successful implementations of our talent management software occur when the client is thinking about the …
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We’re getting ready for the CIPD Learning and Development Show taking place on 13 and 14 May at Olympia, London. We attend as an exhibitor each year showcasing our latest talent management software, and we’re fortunate to meet lots of great people and have really valuable conversations. If you’re intending to attend, either as a …
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To comply with one of the Winsor Review recommendations, Police Forces now need to ensure that a PDR is completed before a pay increment is awarded. Recommendation 81 of the Winsor Review looks at the training of line managers to use the Performance Development Review (PDR) system efficiently and effectively. As part of this, Forces need to be …
We believe that HR teams can look at improving Talent Management in their organisations by borrowing five techniques from marketing. Think of your employees as consumers of the career you offer – keeping them engaged will keep them loyal. Aim to understand and meet their needs – just as your organisation attempts to meet the …
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Managing Gen Z talent is said to present different challenges from managing other so-called ‘generations’; the career portfolio, a stronger desire for work-life balance, development planning. How does this impact the traditional talent management model? Recent research by the Centre for HR Excellence at Henley Business School, suggests that, despite the shift in the need …
Deploying talent management software successfully is all about a well planned, communicated, robust implementation. It requires easy to use software, solid processes and great administrators. We know from experience of supporting clients during their implementation, that the training of their administrators is one of the most crucial aspects of the project. Because of this: We make sure that …
Research tells us that goals are better achieved when they are articulated, written down, shared with colleagues and reviewed regularly. But how are you making this happen within your organisation? Are you providing your people with the right tools to make their development plans a reality? And do you know what development people have planned …
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If we think about the people in our organisations as career consumers, what does this mean for the way in which we manage, develop and progress them? With the growth of the ‘portfolio career’ and employee choice, our employees are looking for more tailored, customised and mutually-beneficial work experiences. And, with this in mind, we’re asking what impact …
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