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New research project to explore the state of talent management in the UK announced
Capability management software firm InfoBasis today announced a research project to explore the state of talent management in the UK. The six-month project will examine talent management practices among a range of British companies to draw out a set of good practice guidelines.
The research program will involve interviews with a range of organisations of different sizes and across a variety of sectors. The final report, to be published in September, will identify what companies understand by talent management and how they are implementing it. It will also establish the most effective methods used by organisations in understanding, planning and developing their talent pools. read more »
Towers Perrin study reveals only 14% of UK workers willing to go the extra mile
Only 14% of workers in the UK are "engaged" - while 44% are either disenchanted or disengaged, according to a new survey by professional services firm, Towers Perrin.
Engagement is not satisfaction or happiness, but the degree to which workers are freely giving their time, energy, creativity and knowledge to their work, stated Julie Gebauer, leader of the firm’s Workforce Effectiveness practice read more »
Greatest Asset not being worked by UK Business
British business is failing to make the most of its star talent – with less than half of UK businesses implementing talent development programmes (49 per cent), according to landmark research launched today by recruitment outsourcing specialist Capital Consulting and Cranfield School of Management read more »
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Welcome to the New World Of Work
In today’s ‘new world of work’, new rules apply. Gen Y is throwing its weight about – and resistance is futile. Their older colleagues are catching on and shrewd employers are paying attention.
Today’s business world is characterised not just by dire skill shortages, but also a shift in the priorities of employees. Those who are known as ‘Generation Y’ (born 1978-1998) demand more from their employers than their predecessors. Flatter hierarchies, sophisticated technology and strong values are driving changes in how employers successfully attract and retain good people – of all generations.
It’s not that Gen Y has a monopoly on the new order, simply that we’re the first people who’ve never known otherwise. Generation X talked about work/life balance as though it meant working fewer hours. We believe there is a complete blurring of lines between work and play, being constantly connected means we can ‘work’ at all times of day. Work used to be somewhere you went. Now it’s something you do. Employers need to sit up and take notice.’ read more »
How a strong Employer Brand can help you attract and retain talent
Today’s talented employees make real choices before they join an organisation. Having a strong employer brand can be one reason why a talented person might consider your organisation in the first place. However, creating the brand is not enough.
People want to work for a company that they respect, organizations that take employee relations seriously will be seeking to engage the hearts and minds of their employees and seeking to attune their dreams with the organization. This attunement should be demonstrated through the way an organization recruits, develops, rewards and retains individual employees. read more »
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Consultant - Assessment and Development
Water for Fish is a leading player in the areas of assessment and development, and is now supported by Aon Consulting, one of the world’s leading consultancy firms.
Due to significant growth plans, we are seeking to aggressively expand our talented and successful team of Senior Consultants in the UK. read more »
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Cubiks
Cubiks is an international HR consultancy. We combine first class consulting expertise with an advanced portfolio of online tools and services. Our team is committed to helping organisations tackle the key challenges of personnel selection, development, performance management and retention. read more »