Here are three more interesting articles on Talent Management.

Safeguard and develop talent through proper training

Many people will tell you they think training is for developing skills, expanding interests, and for completing degrees and certifications. Often when we think of training we think of training experiences that help us with workplace learning and performance. This type of training commonly falls into the following categories:
• Computer hardware and software.
• Office equipment, tools and technology.
• Organizational and administrative.
• Typing, writing and grammar.
• Managing finances and budgets.
• Customer service.
• Workplace safety and security.
• Human resources and diversity.
• Project and time management.
• Mechanical and technical.
• Skills training to make us better learners and, therefore, even more trainable. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement34

Bersin & Associates Announces 2010 Learning Leaders Program and Call for Applications

Bersin & Associates, the only research and advisory firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, today announced the call for applications for the Bersin & Associates 2010 Learning Leaders Program, a research-driven program designed to recognize innovation and excellence in critical areas of corporate training and talent management.

Organizations interested in applying can go to www.bersin.com/leaders to download applications. The deadline for application submission is October 9, 2009. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement35

HR Software Sales Trudge Through Recession

HR software sales have slowed during the recession, experts say, but overall spending on applications for human resources is still expected to grow this year.

And despite the downturn, investments are being made in HR software vendors and technologies that could lead to new capabilities when the economy eventually recovers. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement36