The improved economy has translated to an increase in job openings. According to LinkedIn, 56 percent of talent acquisition leaders say their hiring volume will increase in 2017. These gains have created a candidate-driven market, making it harder for recruiters to compete for talent. Many companies are hoping that emerging tech can enhance the hiring process.

Lately there has been much talk in the talent development industry about the business of learning, getting aligned with the business, and business metrics. However, many organizations still struggle in this area, and to a large degree, we as an industry are still just talking. It's high time that we turn that talk into action. To instill confidence that the learning organization...

Established in 1972, Saunders Construction is one of the largest general contractors in Colorado. Internal surveys showed that only 19 percent of its more than 400 workers were completing annual performance reviews with their supervisors, despite them being mandatory.

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Cignas talent development team estimates that less than half of physician-leaders worldwide perform well in their roles, and believes that a lack of leadership development programs for clinicians may be contributing to the problem.As a result, Cignas corporate university set itself apart in 2013 by launching the Physician Leadership Development Program (PLDP). PLDP aimed to help a select group of doctors evolve into leaders by developing their business acumen and interpersonal, leadership, and networking skills.

Sonic Automotives researchers then identified more than 24 pain points in the used car buyers experience that they could improve. These pain points included several issues with the sales process, with customers often thinking that they had to deal with too many people or spend too much time buying a car.Based on this information, the organization decided to launch three pre-owned car dealerships in Colorado by November 2014.

Florida Blue aims to provide affordable plans, offer personal support, and build strong communities that promote health and wellness for all.In 2010, Florida Blue served 4 million of its own healthcare members and covered another 15.5 million people in 16 states through affiliated companies. Florida Blue needed a steady flow of knowledgeable call center sales agents to respond to business growth in the consumer segment as a result of healthcare reform.

They fail because they do not mesh with company culture or the people on their teams.Thus, Genpacts company officers and talent development team understood how important it was for the executives to undergo smooth transitions to their new roles. If they didnt, the companys 72,000-plus employees in 25 countries would perform below their peak.To protect Genpacts interests, the organizations talent development function created the Global Integration Program to introduce the executives to company culture and the demands of their jobs.

With the rise of online-only banks and an increase in insurance companies and large retailers expanding their offerings to include financial service solutions, brick-and-mortar banks face an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace. Formed in 1859, New York Community Bank (NYCB) is no stranger to thriving in the face of challenges from both new and longtime competitors.The 22nd-largest bank holding company in the United States, NYCB offers its customers a wide range of competitive products and services.

Mindtree Limited, an India-based IT consultancy with offices in 14 countries, operates in a hypercompetitive industry. The engineering skills it requires are scarce in India or come at a premium.

In 1945, Ralph F. and Alice Stayer opened a butcher shop in the quaint town of Johnsonville, Wisconsin. In particular, this growth required Johnsonville to develop leaders in manufacturing who could successfully scale up operations, lead teams, and exemplify Johnsonvilles corporate culture, which valued integrity, respect, and innovation.Following the results of a survey that identified current manufacturing leaders skills gaps, the senior leader team recommended that the organizational development and learning (ODL) team launch the Building Leaders and...

As Hiltons portfolio continues to expand, so does its demand for new training. All of them needed some level of training, and existing team members also required ongoing learning.

CEO Natarajan Chandrasekaran recognizes how a learning culture helps his organization stay competitive in the rapidly changing global business environment. These problems arose because clients were more comfortable conversing in French, and most of the consultants working with them did not speak much French, despite having business and IT expertise.

They designed and implemented the Haworth Leadership Institute (HLI), which included development programs for managers and leaders at all levels of the organization. Thus, in 2014, Harten and the HR team set out to design and launch a program to help them build these skills: The Aspiring Leader Program.