In the wake of COVID-19, as organizations plan for the return of employees to the workplace, their focus is on how to help ensure the physical safety of their staff. However, many companies have yet to consider how to address other key elements of employee well-being. […]
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4 Must-Have Elements for Succession Planning
Whether it’s a CEO or a frontline manager, no employee will stay in one role forever. People can leave on good terms, with plenty of notice, and will still leave an HR team scrambling to fill their role. […]
One Platform, Your Way: Meet SumTotal App Marketplace
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. […]
Talent Acquisition: Beyond the Job Description
The global talent market is changing at a rapid rate, and COVID-19 has changed the way we all view our jobs, our work, our future, and our organizations. To compete and stay relevant, it is crucial for talent acquisition teams to create a human-centric candidate journey. […]
9 Tips for Re-Onboarding Furloughed Employees
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. […]
VILT or Bust: An Interview with Brent Colescott
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.
While office floor plans are being reconfigured to promote social distancing, what about the training centers and classrooms? […]
Tips to Motivate in Trying Times
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. […]
4 Ways Your LMS Supports Business Continuity
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. […]