After a stimulating week at Taleo World in Las Vegas with record attendance in the face of a tough economy, we were struck by just how much innovation and value our customers are generating for their business. Hundreds of HR leaders representing nearly all industries, geographies, and philosophies met to network and discuss talent management. [...]

Are you curious about how much money other people make? Heres a list of the 30 Highest-Paid HR Leaders Among Publicly Traded U.S. Companies. Although highly paid, average compensation for executives on the list has dropped 20 percent since 2007. HR executives may be making less money and also leaving sooner. The results of the [...]

Back in the 1990s, the sheer productivity power of computing and the reach of the Internet were often enough technology wow factors in themselves. Many applications, websites, and dotcom endeavors were interesting and flashy, but they were not actually useful and lacked sound business models. Fast forward to today and take a good look at [...]

Talent acquisition is on the upswing according to the global study, Talent Acquisition Strategies 2009: Cutting through the Clutter and Proactively Managing Quality Candidates. Between Aug. 09 to Feb. 10, 43% of executives anticipate that their talent acquisition efforts will increase somewhat or significantly, as compared with only 17% who anticipate that their talent acquisition [...]

In addition to barbeques and beaches, the US Labor Day holiday is a time to celebrate workers and contemplate the future employment landscape. A study by the Executive Office of the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers, titled Preparing the Workers of Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow, notes expected growth in health care, education, transportation, [...]