Employees need continuous reinforcement to make the most of learning and development initiatives, so in an environment where budgets are shrinking, organisations should adopt a mix of traditional development programs and low-cost newer solutions, according to research.
A German employer has increased the completion rate of its apprenticeship and grad programs to 95 per cent, saving it more than six million dollars in one year, by applying gaming concepts to its pre-employment screening, says Psylutions commercial director for Australia and Singapore, John McLaughlin.
The most important metrics an organisation can measure are those with definite line of sight to the bottom line, says Intellectual Capital Consulting co-founder and chief performance officer Cathy Missilldine.
Different time zones, isolated workers and productivity concerns can all be turned from challenges to advantages with some creative thinking, a conference heard this week.
Incorporating five key trends into talent acquisition strategies will help hiring teams improve their efficiency and "do more with less", says LinkedIn senior insights analyst Josh Coulson.
In this 15-minute podcast, lawyer Malcolm Burrows answers 11 big questions about the role of HR in monitoring and managing employees' social media activity.
Mobile is fast becoming the most popular way for people to access the internet, but HR departments are failing to embrace its potential for use in candidate attraction and engagement, according to talent management expert, Martin Cerullo.
Businesses that want to attract talent, foster engagement and encourage collaboration need to take a "flexible" approach to IT policies, according to a new report, which says "superior experiences" with technology at home are contributing to employee frustration at work.
A law firm with offices in multiple states is using video conferencing technology to make centralised learning and development sessions a far more engaging, collaborative experience.
Not all social and collaborative learning has to be high-tech to be successful, but if employers try to structure learning that isn't social, the benefits will be limited, says workforce learning expert Elliott Masie.
