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What Is the Difference Between HR and Human Capital Management?
I have spent my entire career working in the HR space and I often see the terms HR and human capital management (HCM) used interchangeably. In fact, I am guilty of using these terms interchangeably. Perhaps as a result, members ask APQC: What is the difference between HR and human capital…
Learning and Development (L&D) Strategy Is Back to Investing
After a period of decline, employer investments in learning are on the rise. Pandemic-era economic pressures and uncertainties have subsided, and employers are restoring previously slashed learning and development (L&D) budgets. In fact, 96% of learning leaders responding to APQC’s…
Good News About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 2024
It’s hard to look at the DEI news and not come away discouraged. Since the turn of the new year, there have been reports of:Cutbacks to DEI staff and budgets, Growing risk of DEI programs falling out of compliance with fast changing laws, and Corporate decisions to modify or…
What is Talent Development?
Talent development is the process of building upon an employee’s skillsets to advance individual competency or growth within the organization. Effective talent development programs help employees understand their roles better and actively work to gain the skills needed to be successful in…