Here are three more interesting articles on Talent Management.

Ceridian to Release Powerful, Next Generation SaaS Performance Management Tool

Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing, payroll outsourcing and talent management solutions, announced today it will soon be releasing Ceridian Performance Management Express, its powerful new Software as a Service (SaaS) performance management application. Performance Management Express is built upon SuccessFactors (Nasdaq: SFSF) cloud platform, enabling companies to easily manage employee goal setting and performance reviews using the industry's recognized leader in Web-based performance management. And best of all, it's affordable, secure, and scaleable with next generation technologies delivered by cloud computing. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement22

10 Elements for a Successful, Effective Corporate Learning Program

Novartis established its corporate learning department in 1998 with the goal of developing a stable of future leaders who could grow with the business. Creating this pipeline entailed identifying and selecting top talent with high potential, providing them with the right job experiences and supporting continuous learning with instruction from the best institutions. Here, the head of learning at Novartis offers 10 guidelines on how to create a top-notch corporate learning program. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement23

Meltdown makes Indian firms smarter: Study

A dramatic meltdown after boom years globally has made Indian firms smarter in employee engagement and talent management, which will help it grow faster when recovery begins, predicts a study by global consulting firm Deloitte.

"Indian companies across sectors are trying to make the best of tough times and preparing for growth opportunities when the economy picks up. Unlike in the West where firing is the norm, our study shows Indian firms are focussing on talent management and cost cutting," Deloitte director P Thiruvengadam told media. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement24