In order to keep business going it is important to develop your existing talent, especially focusing a lot of your time with your top performers. Many organizations focus too much energy “watering rocks” i.e., poor performers during difficult times. Panelists Jason Seiden, Leadership Development Blogger for Fistful of Talent, Jonathan Burman, Manager of... view now

Across the board, companies are faced with trying to create a meaningful development for employees in environments where there are cutbacks. Getting buy-in that talent management is a critical operation of the business has been less than successful. Panelists Melanie Boone, Sr. Director of HR for One Point Patient Care, Caryn Rainey, VP of Talent & OD for Big... view now

There is a relationship between individual commitment and organizational success, but the relationship runs in both directions. Commitment leads to better performance, but organizations that are successful also create commitment among their employees, since everyone wants to be part of a winning team. In a downturn, when it looks like the organization isn’t... view now

For the past decade CHG Healthcare has grown revenue at a rate of at least double the industry average. Senior leaders attribute much of their success to their execution of the company’s number one core value of “Putting People First.” In 2007, the company developed a proprietary coaching methodology, which was subsequently... view now

It has been stated repeatedly that the economy will not be the same as it was before. Companies are recognizing that they need to continue with employee development so they aren’t left in a weak position. They are taking the opportunity to reassess that all talent efforts are aligned, lined... view now

inVentiv Health is a leading provider of commercialization services to the pharmaceutical industry. Over the past five years, inVentiv Health has grown exponentially through acquisitions. In late 2008, inVentiv Health set out on an ambitious plan to launch Talent Management across five divisions and over 35 business units. Kris... view now

As corporations struggle to navigate the current economic storm, human resources compensation professionals are challenged with developing reward philosophies that support corporate strategy and contain costs. Performance-based rewards can increase retention among high performers and may increase turnover among low... view now

As Chere Nabor, Chief Diversity Officer for W.W. Grainger, says, “It’s not about counting heads…it’s about making heads count.” We are at a pivotal point in history. According to Nabor, we experience diversity and its many dimensions. We have a better understanding of the business imperative of diversity, the connection... view now

Organizations that want to grow, develop and remain competitive in today’s marketplace must realize that the key to success boils down to their employees. Ensuring employees are provided with the tools to leverage their productivity will in turn enhance the organization’s overall... view now

Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence , describes the obstacles that most women in leadership must... view now