Back to Basics in '10
The year is winding down, and it’s time to start thinking about 2010.  I have attended three learning industry conferences over the past month: one each targeted to a different level of learning professional – from practitioner to CLO.  I have had the privilege of interacting with a wide range of people across the industry, listening to what’s on your mind – what you are worried about and what you are excited about for next year.  And so with these conversations still fresh in my head, I want to share with you some thoughts on our industry for the coming year. First, I am pleased to report t

Back to Basics in '10
The year is winding down, and it’s time to start thinking about 2010.  I have attended three learning industry conferences over the past month: one each targeted to a different level of learning professional – from practitioner to CLO.  I have had the privilege of interacting with a wide range of people across the industry, listening to what’s on your mind – what you are worried about and what you are excited about for next year.  And so with these conversations still fresh in my head, I want to share with you some thoughts on our industry for the coming year. First, I am pleased to report t

A Tipping Point in Corporate Talent Strategies
Each quarter for the last several years we have published TalentWatch®, a comprehensive look at talent trends in organizations around the world. This report, which is only available to research members, looks at several key topics: Business performance against plan Expectations for future growth Job openings and expected growth Talent readiness by job role Leadership readiness by levels of leaders Key organizational initiatives

A Tipping Point in Corporate Talent Strategies
Each quarter for the last several years we have published TalentWatch®, a comprehensive look at talent trends in organizations around the world. This report, which is only available to research members, looks at several key topics: Business performance against plan Expectations for future growth Job openings and expected growth Talent readiness by job role Leadership readiness by levels of leaders Key organizational initiatives

Innovation, Product Enhancements, and Customer Support: What a Year for HR Technology Customers
Kronos created quite the buzz at their user conference last week. Not only through significant product announcements but also by addressing the internal and external workforce pressures facing today’s leading organizations. What Has Changed? HR technology customers certainly have a clear advantage in today’s shaky market. With limited resources and tightening budgets, they are asking more from their solution providers in terms of functionality, innovation, services and customer support…and they are seeing results. Over the past year, solution providers such a