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

Organizations, specifically managers, have to create the foundation for career planning success. But that doesn't mean the company should assume all the responsibility. Employees are an equal partner in their own career planning. Remember the definition of career planning is "the process of matching career goals with capabilities." That can't happen without employee involvement.

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As we step into a new year, it's time to look into the crystal ball and predict which talent development trends will have the greatest impact for learning and HR pros in the year ahead. From mobile employee development to video learning to the continued rise of workforce analytics, we explore the four biggest trends to watch for in the coming year - and how you can capitalize on them.

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Succession planning is one of the most important responsibilities within an organization, yet many companies struggle to do it effectively or simply don't do it at all. Cultivating a legacy of leaders from within an organization by building and curating a talent pipeline allows companies to be mindful of the talent gaps within their organization and then devise a plan for bridging the talent gap.

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As the end of the year draws near, I have a tendency to reflect on the goals I've accomplished and start to think about the things I would like to do in the year ahead. But goals are a tricky thing. To make sure we set relevant goals, it's important to understand what goals are and how they differ from objectives.

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Creating a more human-friendly workplace where employees can truly engage and unlock their performance potential requires redesigning the work experience to feel like a health relationship for all employees. Before we roll up our sleeves and get to work, I want to address the elephant in the room. How did we end up with such a bad process as "the standard" for performance management?

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By taking an outcomes-based approach to learning design and delivery, we can more effectively engage learners and, more importantly, create meaningful results beyond a course completion percentage.

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When we're trying to figure out how to measure learning, we can let go of trying to assess learning itself, and instead turn our attention squarely toward performance, behavior and action.

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In partnership with Jason Lauritsen, industry-renowned employee engagement thought leader, we're bringing you the expert insights you need to design a performance management process that improves the employee experience, helps your people reach their full potential, and ultimately delivers exceptional business results.

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It's time to improve work-life balance for employees. Employees are overwhelmed and slog through their days lurching from task to task and meeting to meeting. Technology that was supposed to help us be more productive has instead made us beholden to a constant stream of emails, texts and notifications.

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