I recently attended a presentation focused on the topic of employee turnover. As I listened, I kept thinking about how much attention we pay to turnover. … Read more
Why Not Start the New Year by Doing Something Strategic in Talent Management?
The New Year is an opportune time to “raise the bar” by doing something strategic in talent management. In many corporations, new plans and budgets take … Read more
10 Predictions for 2012: The Top Trends in Talent Management and Recruiting
It’s always better to be prepared than surprised. By definition, being strategic requires that you look forward — identifying trends, … Read more
Voluntary Quits Rising As Engagement Measures Decline
Whether a sign of confidence or desperation, the number of workers quitting without having another job is growing. Last month alone nearly 1.1 million … Read more
Succession Planning: Why Releasing the Names of High Potentials Is a Smart Move
Despite all of the recent talk about the need for openness and corporate transparency, there is still one area where corporations tightly hold on to … Read more
$50K to Stay With a Job For 5 Years? It Might Not Be As Crazy As It Sounds
Companies are always looking for the latest way to retain employees. How about a $50,000 bonus for employees after they’ve been with your … Read more
Talent Management Lessons From Apple … A Case Study of the World’s Most Valuable Firm (Part 2 of 4)
In Part 2 of this case study on Apple’s talent management practices, I look at its approach to innovation, compensation, and benefits, careerpathing, and … Read more
A Low Turnover Rate Could Mean That You Have Ugly* Employees
Most executives assume that low employee turnover is an indication of great management. While that could be the case, there are many other reasons for low … Read more
Today on TLNT Radio: Motivating Employees, Company Culture and Retention
During last week’s episode of TLNT Radio, we talked about the future of social recruiting from two CEO’s who hope to be on the forefront of it: Rick Marini … Read more
The Door Is Opening and People Are Leaving
There is going to be an exodus of workers soon from businesses all across the U.S. It seems that for all the work recruiters do at the front end, … Read more