The latest thinking on how to develop, engage and retain your talent

Organizations of all sizes engage in talent management in some way or another, but the threshold for a headcount when it's time to formalize and strategize around it is lower than you think. Organizations as small as 200 people can benefit from building out formal talent management systems.

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Research consistently confirms that what a manager does before and after training programs has the greatest effect on learning and its move from the classroom to on-the-job performance. Yet, most L&D professionals would probably say they struggle to gain the support they need to optimize the return on their efforts and the organization's investment.

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Everyone has the potential to find their spark to get them engaged in the flow of work. But your people will need help to nurture that spark into a flame. They need the right environment and support to channel that energy into results. Managers can give that spark oxygen during 1:1 meetings where employees and managers share feedback. This is what transforms individuals into engaged employees.

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It's past time for HR pros to offer up HR metrics that matter to the rest of the organization. Why? Because this is what you need to do to demonstrate success and get organizational buy-in to prove HR's value to the C-suite.

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A shift in mindset and focus, so you can get down to the business of creating strong people experiences, starting right from the very first time they look at your organization. You need to provide an early engaging experience in the talent acquisition stage that creates that first tingly feeling in the candidate, the little voice that says: "Ooohh, I want to work here."

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While individuals have an important role in their own career planning, organizations have a responsibility as well. The key word here is responsibility. Helping employees find a successful career path is in the best interest of the organization.

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As journalism revenues have shifted over the past two decades, media-owned digital marketing platforms loaded with award-winning journalism and solid content have been on the rise. It was vital for the USA TODAY NETWORK to implement a world-class talent development solution that would help the organization achieve its key business goals.

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Whatever it is that's making your end-of-year hectic, it's likely taking away from engaging your employees on a regular basis. Unfortunately, your employees aren't buying it. They still need you to lead, pay attention to, and develop them during these busy times. A great way to give your employees what they need to succeed, even during Q4 nuttiness, are short, effective 1:1 meetings.

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Research by respected analysts shows us that effective goal management is a key strategy in driving business outcomes. Talent development has come a long way in the past ten years as companies seek initiatives that drive performance outcomes. It's not hyperbole to say that goal management is transforming companies in every corner of the globe!

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