The Towers Watson 13th annual HR Service Delivery Survey reports an increase of 20% in HR interest in talent management. 42% of more than 450 companies chose “talent/performance systems” as this years top issue. Mercers Future of Talent Management study found employers reshaping talent management programs as economy shifts toward growth with more than half [...]

Compensation is about much more than base salary; a host of incentives and rewards can factor in. Non-monetary rewards can have significant impact as proven in the McKinsey study: Motivating people: Getting beyond money. Just as important as achieving the best blend is creating performance-driven compensation programs that align employee compensation to actual impact on [...]

Most businesses run on the energy of their customers, partners, and employees. Treating customers as partners with high levels of value and support boosts the business dynamic for both parties. And it reaps recognition as well. For instance, Taleo is pleased to be re-certified by the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) as “Rated Outstanding” for [...]

Of all the talent management processes, automating and optimizing onboarding is low hanging fruit. As the bridge from candidate to employee, it reaps immediate gains by reducing expenses and increasing employee output. Onboarding should start during the recruiting process, escalate after the offer, and continue through an employees first review. Creating a positive employment brand [...]

The Taleo Research Talent Intelligence ” Key to US Business Success study found executives have less than 25% of the talent intelligence they need to plan and manage growth. These HR and Line of Business executives are not receiving the access to talent management data that they need. In fact, LinkedIn and Facebook may offer [...]

As Facebook reaches 500 million users, the application of social networks to all our activities”business and consumer-side”provides great fodder for analysis. One studys circular logic found that 60% of Facebook fans and 79% of Twitter followers are more likely to recommend those brands since becoming a fan or follower. And an impressive 51% of Facebook [...]