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10 Things I Learned About HCM in 2019
In its Future of Jobs report, The World Economic Forum lists the ability to learn as one of the most in-demand skills today and predicts that employer demand for active learners will grow through 2022. In the spirit of life-long learning, I am sharing ten of my key learnings (in no particular order…
Secrets to RPA Success in Shared Services
Robotic process automation (RPA) has the potential to elevate the performance and contribution of shared services organizations. Yet, fully realizing the benefits of RPA in shared services requires a thoughtful and measured approach. In an email interview, Anshu Gupta, head of global people…
4 Things Walmart Learned About Using Data to Drive Diversity
Despite years of effort and substantial expenditures, most organizations fall short of providing a truly diverse and inclusive work experience. Yet, having a diverse and inclusive workplace is arguably more important than ever as organizations compete for talent to fuel digital innovation.…
How GE Digital Changed Its Approach to Talent Management
Digital success hinges not just on how an organization leverages technology, but also on how the organization approaches talent management. This is what we are finding as we explore the role that HR and workers play in digital transformation. Recently, I interviewed GE Digital’s Megan Bickle,…
7 Smart Ways to Create Better Employee Engagement
Workers today have many options when it comes to choosing where they work. In a recent episode of the National Public Radio (NPR) program Planet Money—an episode titled Quit Threat!—economist Heidi Shierholz likened the situation to workers having a superpower. Program host Kenny Malone summed…
How BASF Finds Talent in a Tight Labor Market
Finding qualified talent is one of the biggest challenges for employers today. Our research shows that employers are in search of innovative ways to fill open positions. Chemical company BASF has found, and is having success with, a number of talent acquisition innovations. Recently, I interviewed…
4 Building Blocks for Talent Acquisition Transformation
Following is a guest post from Melissa Thompson, VP Talent Acquisition at McGraw-Hill. Thompson’s work at McGraw-Hill illustrates how to set the foundation for a successful transformation by focusing not just on technology, but also on people and processes. Learn more from the on-demand APQC …
The Employee Experience—Is There Value Behind the Buzz?
A new marvel is sweeping across organizations, promising to positively transform work. It’s called the employee experience and its one of the most talked about developments in human capital management circles today. But, behind this talk, lies a lot of confusion. What exactly is the employee…
Cool Ways to Acquire Top Talent
Talent acquisition is an executive concern as a scarcity of qualified job candidates threatens to limit productivity and innovation. As a result, organizations are going to great lengths to secure top talent: Offering unlimited paid time off Giving travel stipends Providing free meals—…
Is Career Development Still Relevant?
This is the question we were asking as APQC embarked on its most recent training and development research study. We wondered: Has the prevalence of job hopping, layoffs, and flat organizations lessened the value of career development in the eyes of employers and employees? After analyzing…