Every week, I review blogs that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to pieces the impact of benefits on talent management, the “War for Talent” in the midst of high unemployment, what’s next in talent management systems, and the importance of talent spotters.
From Steve Gifford: Case Study: How Benefits Shapes your Talent Management
“So, here’s your organization, talent pro: strong employment brand, national recruiting, and no trouble filling vacancies. Employees pay no premiums for medical, dental, or vision coverage. They also get tuition reimbursement (including time off to study full time), free housing, and about a third of their paycheck is tax free. No 401k match, but a fairly generous pension. And, best of all, there is steady promotion, and it takes an act of Congress to get fired!”
Wally’s Comment: Steve Gifford is the Director of Human Resources for Eurpac Service, Inc. Steve uses the military as an example and thought prodder about how benefits shape talent management. It’s an extreme example, which is exactly why it should get you thinking.
From Derek Irvine: War for Talent in the Midst of High Unemployment
“Your employees are more skilled in more areas today than before the recession, making them far more valuable in the employment market.”
Wally’s Comment: Derek Irvine looks at the data and concludes that retention is the key issue today, even in the midst of high unemployment.
From Josh Bersin: The Integration of Talent Management Systems Comes to Forefront
“So we have entered a new world. One where innovation continues, but “integration” now starts to define the players. How well will Taleo and SuccessFactors continue to integrate their offerings with their new ERP parents? How well will the rest of the vendors integrate their products with each other?”
Wally’s Comment: Josh Bersin surveys the recent events in talent management software and offers some savvy observations about what’s next and what it means for you.
From Human Resource Executive Online: Talent Spotter: Jeremy Lin Edition
“Great piece on the Wall Street Journal site on the meteoric rise of pro basketball player Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks, and the man — perhaps the only one outside Lin’s own family – who identified his potential years before the rest of us.”
Wally’s Comment: Even if you’re given up reading those sound-alike Jeremy Lin posts, you should read this one. It’s about the importance of the people who can spot talent and it may give you an idea or two.
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