Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our "In Case You Missed It" series. Keep reading for April's top stories.
Recruiters: Tackle Hiring With a Test-Driven Mindset
When digital marketers develop a strategy or launch a product, they test their results. If their audience doesn't latch on to their strategy, they develop a new one. It's a constant process of trial and error. Here's how HR professionals can apply this approach to their work.
Take It From a Futurist: Kelly Monahan Shares a Framework for Making Humans Shine at Work
Employees can become disengaged at work for a number of reasons. Some feel underpaid, undervalued or simply grow bored because they aren't being challenged in their current role. But according to organizational behaviorist and author Kelly Monahan, HR can play a role in improving these office dynamics. She says redesigning work so that employees have more opportunities to use their cognitive and social skills can help boost morale and, in turn, increase retention.
Office Hours: Your Company Needs Leaders to Become More Agile
For many organizations, digital transformation can seem daunting. After all, if your organization is already succeeding, why mess with perfection? But embracing the digital transformation can significantly improve business outcomes. In this video-based post, Holger Mueller, VP and principal analyst at Constellation Research, identifies strategies to help companies adapt to the new face of work and stand out against the competition.
To Increase Innovation, Productivity and Retention, a Learning Culture Is Key
For many organizations, executing a successful learning and development program can seem like a Catch-22. According to LinkedIn's 2018 Learning and Development Report, 94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if managers invested more time and money into their career development. However, few employees have been able to find time to commit to learning and development activities. But finding a L&D program that works for your employees becomes easier once you develop strategic goals, and hold managers accountable for employee growth.
Header photo: Creative Commons
Mer information
Vill du lära dig mer? Utforska våra produkter, kundberättelser och det senaste i branschen.
Video
AI as universal as electricity
Marc Ramos, Chief Learning Officer at Cornerstone, believes AI will become as universal and ubiquitous as electricity. We’re right at the beginning, and there is a lot of hype, fear and anxiety, so governments and other entities are putting controls in place. But there are also tremendous values with AI, not least from a talent, HR and learning perspective. Here are some areas where Marc already sees advancements in AI.
Video
Time to make wise choices on technology
There is a lot of new and fascinating technology coming out on the market. For many organisations in manufacturing, health sciences and retail, it’s time to make some wise and interesting choices. When it comes to talent, learning and HR, you need to consider if these latest and greatest technologies will enable you to:
Video
Simply the right thing to do
Global companies are very keen to get as high ESG ratings as possible (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) because it affects shareholder value. But Marc Ramos, Chief Learning Officer at Cornerstone, points out that ESG is really significant for HR and learning, not necessarily from a metrics and compliance perspective, but from a cultural one. He says ESG is important because it simply is the right thing to do. It shows that the organisation is honest about and believes in taking care of employees, the earth and the future. This is attractive to external talent and helps to retain staff, regardless of which sector, market or size of business you’re in.