Measurement
The overall performance of a business can be measured in a number of ways. Its success can be evaluated based on the organization’s training and learning programs, and its ability to adapt to change.
Air Force Base Improves Recruitment Process, Soars with Technology, Relationship Building and Stronger Metrics for Reporting Results
The United States relies on a steady influx of new recruits to keep the U.S. Air Force the best in the world, so it's examining recruiting practices and educating the public about career opportunities.
Cognos, IBM Extend Alliance to Deliver On-Demand Workforce Performance Management
Cognos and IBM have extended their global strategic alliance to deliver a workforce performance management solution through IBM's Human Resources Business Transformation Outsourcing (BTO) service.
Bersin & Associates Publishes “The 2007 Corporate Learning Factbook”
Bersin & Associates has released “The 2007 Corporate Learning Factbook,” a 79-page study that outlines metrics to assess corporate training initiatives.
Future of Recruitment Process Outsourcing Points Toward International Opportunities
Increased demand from multinational companies and a greater emphasis on recruiting and staffing will generate the biggest buzz in the RPO industry in 2007 and beyond, according to The RightThing Inc., an end-to-end RPO provider.
PreVisor Continues Support of HCI’s “Financial Services” Learning Initiatives
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and PreVisor have announced that PreVisor has renewed its sponsorship of HCI's Financial Services education and research track.
New Data Show Distinct Skills Gap as Gen X Managers Replace Baby Boomers
New research by Personnel Decisions International (PDI) shows companies face a substantial employee skills shift as 22.5 million baby boomers are on schedule to retire during the next 10 years.
Report: Well-Implemented IT Systems Enable HR to Drive Business Performance
Research shows integrated IT systems enable HR professionals to show true contribution to business and allow them more time to focus on strategic business issues.
KnowledgeAdvisors Publishes Human Capital/Talent Management Process Analytics White Paper
KnowledgeAdvisors has published a new white paper, "Human Capital Analytics: Measuring the People Process from Recruitment to Retirement."
Z University.org Establishes Internship Knowledge Center
Z University.org (ZU) has established an online internship knowledge center that features the contents of its newest version of Intern Toolkit) and its program management methodology, "The Blueprint of Internship Success"
Top Psychometrics Expert Joins Hogan Assessment Systems
Paul Barrett, a psychometrician with 25 years of experience, including research on personality assessment at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, has joined Hogan Assessment Systems.
Dr. Alec Levenson to Lead Panel Discussion at HCI Summit
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has announced that Dr. Alec Levenson will lead a panel discussion at HCI's second-annual National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Phoenix on March 19-21.
Leadership: Nature versus Nurture
Whence leadership? The question surely predated enterprise education, but it's taken on new importance as organizations look for ways to develop this crucial competency. Explore how — and whether — leadership can be cultivated through learning.
RR Donnelley’s Jim Graham: Pull Versus Push at the Press
At RR Donnelley, consolidated learning is key to the success of the business. With more than 60,000 employees, it's up to Jim Graham, vice president of training and development, to ensure that everyone onboard has the knowledge and capabilities necessary
Blended Learning: Embracing Individualism
Today's knowledge workers frequently have to take on new job roles and responsibilities for which they were not trained. The key to ensuring easier adaptation and productive cooperation is using a blend of informal and formal training that keeps the &