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...

Founded in 1928, Maersk Line is now the worlds largest container-shipping companyno small feat in such a cutthroat industry. The team called in Cary Bailey-Findley, head of Maersk Lines learning and organizational development (LOD) team, to determine the root of the problem, and it became clear that the organizations call center managers needed to better train their agents to deliver positive customer experiences.Working together, the LOD and CSE teams created the CARE PROgram in 2014.

Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI), a North American affiliate of the global pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, which is headquartered in Denmark, operates in a highly dynamic marketplace. He revised and relaunched NNIs eight leadership competencies (eg., setting direction and strategy and inspiriting and motivating employees) to highlight Novo Nordisks culture of leadership and focus on continuous improvement.Dwights team already had some internal and external sources of leadership content the challenge was organizing this content around the newly relaunched leadership...

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.

WakeMed Health Hospitals is a three-hospital, 919-bed private not-for-profit health system based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is WakeMeds job to provide the necessary training for staff so they can respond to an outbreak by providing proper care for patients while protecting themselves, their families, and their communities.In September 2014, when the first Ebola case in the United States was diagnosed, WakeMeds education team, led by Amar Patel, director of the WakeMed Center for Innovative Learning, had to quickly prepare all 8,500 of WakeMeds employees to...

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.

As a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, Cardinal Health provides customized solutions for hospital systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. Cardinal Health Chairman and CEO George Barrett attests: We are committed deeply to talent development and believe this is the secret to competitive advantage.In 2013, the organization identified mentorship as an area where it could expand and improve the effectiveness of employee development opportunities.

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.

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.