As CEO for SumTotal, it is my privilege and honor to talk with our SumTotal customers every day to hear what’s working well for them and to learn about the challenges they face. One message I heard loud and clear was their urgent need for a single unified talent development ecosystem to help meet the specific personalized needs of their organizations. […]
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While some can work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, other people simply don’t have jobs that allow for that. During the coronavirus pandemic, the economic impact on businesses has forced the hand of many employers to temporarily close or reduce their workforce to protect the company from financial ruin. […]
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COVID-19 has forced all of us to re-evaluate what working from home means—it’s also making us realize that some aspects of work, may never be the same.
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What’s happening in the world with the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, and as a manager of people, it requires a different approach. Even if you’re used to managing a remote team, some adjustments need to be made to keep your team motivated and productive. […]
This may be a good time for an HR makeover
Most departments of most businesses have asked team members to work remotely. If you’re an HR professional, this has probably added to your workload—it’s your responsibility to guide a concerned, confused and probably displaced workforce forward. Any issues with your HR or Talent Development program may come to the forefront and it may be time to consider an audit and overhaul. […]
Human-Centric Offboarding and Automation
Offboarding is the process of supporting an employee’s departure from an organization. No matter the circumstance, offboarding should allow the departing employee to end their time with your organization on a high note. Multiple scenarios call for offboarding and as such, there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach. […]
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Over the last few weeks, the way all of us live and work has dramatically changed. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a great business continuity challenge and stress for a lot of people.
In these stressful times, on top of staying healthy, it is crucial for workers to remain engaged and productive with their work. […]
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For years leaders have known that the future of HR systems and learning content is mobile, but the pressure to accelerate a mobile strategy in human resources is mounting.
The next wave of talent has never known life without smartphones. […]
SumTotal Recognized in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards
When it comes learning and talent development, Brandon Hall Group, a research and analyst firm in the human capital management HCM space, provides research, data and expertise. They also recognize the best technology solution providers in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management and sales enablement organizations with their annual Excellence in Technology Awards. […]