Modern Workforce

Five Ways to Make Big Data Actionable for HR

Michael Custers -  4/4/13

Big data offers HR executives the opportunity to contribute more strategically to a business’s operations and decision making.

Special Report: Succession Planning

3/25/13

Don’t Forget the Executives

Jeffrey Cattel -  3/25/13

Talent leaders can earn that coveted seat at the table by adding teeth to executive-level succession planning.

Part 1: Lonely at the Top

Jeffrey Cattel -  3/25/13

In the last decade talent leaders have had some difficulty getting input into executive-level succession plans.

Part 2: Are They Ready?

Jeffrey Cattel -  3/25/13

In addition to helping identify and quantify the soft skills employers look for in executives, talent leaders can use their experience in developing employee readiness as another asset in executive-level planning.

Part 3: Three Succession Planning Myths

Jeffrey Cattel -  3/25/13

There are many reasons why businesses choose not to invest time and resources in succession planning. But these three don’t always hold up to scrutiny when an organization’s future is at stake.

Part 4: 10 Pillars of Succession

Jeffrey Cattel -  3/25/13

This list applies to individuals ranging from those involved in family-owned businesses to those at Fortune 500 companies. Its purpose is to explain the subtleties and nuances involved in the often ill-executed practice of succession planning.

How to Know if Employees Are Really Happy

Michael Nutter -  3/19/13

Despite on-boarding efforts, many new employees are unhappy at work. A happy check program can salvage relationships before employees become permanently disengaged.