Although the term inflection point has its root in mathematics, Andy Grove described it in business terms in his 1996 book, Only the Paranoid Survive as “An inflection point occurs where the old strategic picture dissolves and gives way to the new.” In 2008, the term inflection point is an apt description of the state of talent management and HR. The prevailing view of HR as a cost center tasked with primarily personnel issues has transformed. Study after study acknowledges the critical role of talent management in business performance, executed in partnership with a mission-critical, strategic HR department.

How organizations successfully accomplish talent management brings us to another inflection point, another point of change. That is in the technology tools and platforms that support and drive talent management strategies and processes for business performance.

Today, Taleo announced our acquisition of Vurv. This inflection point delivers on the promise of a unified talent management platform. Not only is this combination of interest to industry and financial analysts, but it also represents an important—and positive—development for both of our customer bases, and the broader market.

Now, the industry’s leading talent management resources will be focused on a single development investment. That development powerhouse—along with more Software as a Service (SaaS) and talent management experts than any other vendor—will create the next-generation of talent management applications.

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