For the past year, APQC has been doing in-depth research on the topic of leadership. We've looked at everything from the causes of the leadership deficit to the different types of leadership styles preferred by most organizations today. Have you ever wondered what the leadership culture is like at…
For more than 30 years, APQC has studied how leading organizations, government agencies, and non-profits make the most of their greatest asset: people. Now more than ever, human capital management (HCM) is about doing more with less, and APQC has the vital HCM information you need to make sure your…
In today’s volatile business environment, new trends can come up quickly and the HR function must effectively tackle the issues that shape their workplace. Because HR is made up of several different practice areas, it’s important to measure their performance across each area to ensure good…
Does your recruiting function use data and analytics to guide its decisions? Recent research suggests that recruiting functions that use data may be more effective compared to those that do not. According to an analysis of data from a recent APQC survey of recruiting professionals, recruiting…
Predictive analytics is a process where people bridge the gap between knowledge, data, and action. Big Data, which is a collection of data that is extremely large and complex, is increasingly making the list as a key trend. While it's a hot topic, most companies have not been successful at…
APQC research shows that a certain leadership style may be more effective at minimizing skills gaps. Organizations embodying a less traditional and more contemporary leadership style, a group we call “dynamic leadership organizations,” are experiencing smaller skills gaps and are less concerned…
Is talent a top CEO priority for 2014? Has HR big data “arrived”? Is HR prepared to deliver on CEO objectives? How is HR doing in engaging and retaining employees and in generating return on human capital investments? Check out the infographic below for answers to some of these questions and…
How is the leadership at your organization? If your leaders were to retire today, do you have enough employees who are ready to take over their positions? Today, many organizations are experiencing a leadership skills gap, defined as employees lacking the leadership skills that organizations…
While many of us make personal resolutions for the new year, the companies we work for also make resolutions in the form of business initiatives and strategies. For example, your CEO could give greater priority to business objectives that were not previously ranked highly before. According to a…
Only 8 percent of respondents are performing the number one solution for overcoming leadership skills gap: developing leadership capabilities in ALL employees According to a new study from APQC, nearly 80 percent of respondents indicate that current business challenges require a different…