Talent Development

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.

Don’t forget internal talent in workforce planning and recruiting

Internal hiring can be a powerful and effective tool in HR’s workforce planning toolkit, but it needs to be supported with the right infrastructure and resources.

4 strategies Workday uses to boost internal mobility

Changes to its internal mobility program result in more than a 60% increase in internal applicants, as well as hires, and generate a higher percentage of “top performers,” says a senior Workday talent acquisition leader.

Why Synchrony puts employee coaching at the heart of its flexible work model

DJ Casto, CHRO of financial services giant Synchrony, explains why the shift to flexible, hybrid work has required a focus on employee coaching, plus deep culture change.