Every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to pieces about online hiring tools, talent poaching, onboarding, what to do after the talent review, and retaining top talent.
From the NY Times: Online Hiring Tools Are Changing Recruiting Techniques
“While still relying on candidate referrals from current employees, companies are embracing LinkedIn and a variety of subscription services for a more broad approach at attracting qualified candidates.”
From Right Management: Research Finds Increase in Talent Poaching
“Organizations have made strenuous efforts to hold onto their best people. But new data from our latest body of research tells us that competitive pressures have grown more acute and top talent is being targeted more than ever before. In fact, nearly two out of three employers now complain that other companies seek to hire away their organization’s leaders compared with just 42% last year, according to our study of over 200 CEOs and senior human resource professionals.”
From China Gorman: Getting Onboarding Right: Another Reminder That It’s Not Rocket Science
“The Aberdeen Group published Onboarding 2013: A New Look at New Hires last month and author Madeline Laurano provides data that might help organizations become more effective in retaining the youngest of their workforce.”
From Dan McCarthy: After the Talent Review…Now What?
“Here are 20 suggestions for what to do after a talent review. These are not all sequential – some are, and some are menu items to pick and choose:”
From Derek Irvine: Retaining Top Talent Is More Than Just Telling Employees “Thank You”
“That’s the power of strategic, social recognition done right – it’s the fastest, most cost effective way to impact employee engagement and retention. Indeed, some of our clients have realized double digit increases in engagement and retention in months, not years.”
