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 »
Talent Management is the top European HR challenge
European companies will face five major human resources challenges in the future, with managing talent being the most critical, according to a recent survey of more than 1,350 executives from 27 countries in Europe. read more »
Flexibility is the key to staff retention
Small and medium sized-enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are struggling to hold onto their staff, according to recent research.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD's) annual Recruitment, Retention and Turnover Survey revealed that almost eight in ten firms struggled to retain staff last year – compared to nearly seven in ten the previous year. read more »