Talent Development

Rethinking leadership (again): What CHROs need to know

The most potent, data-backed insight from the study is this: Work has become so distributed that leadership itself must be distributed. Four practices from i4cp to support leaders' effectiveness.

HR’s Rising Stars: Elevating through education at Dell

Gabrielle Rodman, global program management lead for the technology company, is modernizing leadership development and employee training with a focus on retaining high-potential talent.

HR’s Rising Stars: Creating people-centric, tech-powered HR at Amazon

Drew Howell, global HR leader, has leaned into data and relationship-building to drive meaningful improvements in efficiency and engagement at World Wide Fulfillment by Amazon.

HR’s Rising Stars: Advancing people success at Schneider Electric with a ‘heart and mind’ approach

Mai Lan Nguyen, SVP Human Resources, North America, says if organizations want employees to "actually solve problems for our customers, we really do have to craft the right employee experience.”

Want to build a workforce with AI fluency? A chief people officer’s playbook

"HR's responsibility is to help employees understand not just what AI is, but how it can support their growth," says Amy Mosher, chief people officer at HR tech platform isolved.

How Domino’s and Best Western use onboarding to retain talent for the long-term

"A successful onboarding process isn't something that happens in a week," says this expert. These two iconic brands are investing the time and getting it right.

Coaching in a skills-short, AI-rich era. Plus news from Upwork, Deel and more

“AI can mirror back what you say … but it can’t yet fully replicate the empathy, nuance and real-world experience that a skilled human coach brings,” says this workplace expert.

Scaling corporate learning: Lessons from LAZ Parking’s 4,000-location LMS rollout

LMS implementation requires equal attention to technology and people. “Change that happens to people rarely sticks, but change that happens with people results in much better outcomes,” says this learning pro.

Why HR leaders must embrace a new era of learning and development

L&D's role isn’t just about training anymore. "Your job is to ensure a skilled workforce," analyst Dani Johnson says. "And the only really big question left is, what are you going to do about it?”

Should HR combine talent acquisition and talent management? These 3 orgs did

At Phenom’s recent conference, talent leaders shared best practices and challenges of bringing talent acquisition and talent management into a single function.

Former J&J CHRO steps in as new director of BU’s HRPI

The longstanding research institute at Questrom School of Business chooses Peter Fasolo, an NAHR Fellow and 2022 HR Executive of the Year, as its next leader.

AI: The foundation for a strong learning strategy in 2025

As AI creates new jobs and a need for upskilling, it also empowers leaders to provide learning experiences designed to meet both organizational and individual needs.

Why this exec says relationships must be the foundation of HR’s work

Lindsay Gainor first interacted with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK as a customer. Now she's the moving company's chief HR leader.

3 U.S. Army principles that can improve your HR policies and practices

As commanding officer of your organization’s greatest asset—its people—it’s up to you to shape the best way to help the business and its employees, this veteran-turned-CHRO writes as we honor Veterans Day.

5 actionable strategies to reduce political divisions for the long term

The election has been called, but political divisions at work will persist, experts say. Here is their advice for HR.

Concerned about retention? Prioritize AI upskilling

As AI and other emerging technologies continue to reshape the workplace, learning and development is no longer a side component of business strategy—it’s central to organizational success.

How SAP SuccessFactors hopes to push employee skills ahead

Business and HR leaders are focused on all aspects of employee skills, research shows. But few organizations have reliable data on the topic. AI is helping change that.

Boost training efficiency and close skills gaps with internal HR benchmarking

If you're not benchmarking within your own four walls, you may be missing opportunities to find improvements that lead to breakthrough performance for key HR processes.

The 3 most undesirable traits of leaders—and how to fix them

Author Grant "Upbeat" Bosnick highlights best practices to create a more transparent, accountable and visionary leadership style.

How Sony Music reimagines performance management to drive innovation

Sony Music Entertainment is evolving performance management with continuous feedback that aligns employee goals with strategic objectives, says the company's vice president of people experience for Asia and the Middle East.

Why HR leaders need to help their orgs ramp up design literacy skills

A global HR leader at Canva explores the increasing role of design literacy in the workplace, with tips on scaling visual content competency.

3 strategies to protect your employee learning budget for 2025

Knowing how to measure your employee learning spend and how to defend your budget to business leaders are critical to your organization's business success.