• The Future:
Most respondents not only believe it's possible to accurately forecast workforce needs, they think it's possible to model the workforce in a way that optimizes cost, productivity nd profits.
• Leadership:
Only 37% of participants say that theeir leaders effectively manage human capital, and only about a third report that leadership actions are correlated to engagement, retention and performance.
• Recruitment:
Referrals are the most widely cited source for finding top talent as well as employees who are a good cultural fit.
• Talent:
Respondents are split as to whether the best talent comes from internal or external sources.
• Productivity:
Just 44% say productivity is on the rise.
• Time-to-Full-Productivity:
Although it takes months to make new hires fully productive, there are ways of speeding up the process.
• Employee Turnover:
HR professionals can anticipate employee turnover via multiple measurable indicators.
• Return on Investment:
There's no consensus about the notion that the ROI on human capital is higher than on other assets.
