Editor’s Note

Technology is changing the way we work. As a result, tools, processes and people expectations have also seen a significant transformation. This has created both exciting opportunities as well as host of challenges. However, to thrive in today's highly-dynamic business landscape, it is important to embrace the change.

 

With talent a key differentiator for businesses, HR needs to fully embrace the data-driven approach moving forward to keep up with the pace of business and the pace of change. HR cannot be successful if they are running the people part of the business using spreadsheets or old, out of date, applications. For more insights on why HR must adopt a data-driven approach to people management, read Paul Burrin’s article, Three Ways Progressive HR Pros Are Getting Ahead In The War For Talent.
 
Are you a small business owner, looking to ramp up productivity? Chances are high that you may face significant resource limitations. Driving productivity gains is not necessarily simple. Read Ben Gold’s article, 5 Ways To Increase Employee Productivity, for five key tactics that can go a long way in increasing employee productivity.
 
If you look around your organization, you will be sure to notice what wonderful employees millennials are. They bring energy that radiates up through your company and offer fresh new perspectives. If you think that millennials are only concerned with what’s popping up on their smartphone screens or that they dislike and distrust anyone who is older than they are, perhaps it is time to change your thinking. Read Evan Hackel’s article, Why Millennials Have The Power To Transform Your Organization, to know why most of the “common knowledge” about millennials is turning out to be deeply flawed.
 
Companies ready to retain quality talent and attract new talent should keep in mind 10 office features. Read Grant Pruitt’s article, Top 10 Office Features Most Employees Want, to know how the company office space can be used as a tool for talent retention and recruiting.
 
Also, check out other articles that emphasize on talent management, compensation management and performance management in this issue. 

We hope this edition of Talent Management Excellence will help you stay up-to-date on integrated talent management topics and best practices you can directly apply within your organization.

Happy Reading!