
The Human Side of HR Self-Service
HR technology innovation is on a roll, and advancements in HR self-service are staggering. But let’s not lose sight of what matters most…

HR technology innovation is on a roll, and advancements in HR self-service are staggering. But let’s not lose sight of what matters most…

Today’s workplace is no place for age-based stereotyping. And yet, negative stereotypes persist. How can we break free from these assumptions that threaten professional relationships and business performance?

As business looks for new sources of competitive advantage, and the contingent workforce swells, how can we apply best practices from “cloud” computing models to human capital strategy?
What does it mean to apply emerging social tools and techniques to the process of continuous learning? And why does it matter for individual professionals and the organizations we serve? Let’s talk about it!
When organizations make learning a cultural imperative, it can lead to a sustainable business advantage. But that’s easier said than done. Talent management expert Josh Bersin leads the #TChat conversation this week…
We see examples of poor teamwork all around us. What’s at stake when business professionals fail to collaborate effectively? And how can we get on the right track? That’s the theme for #TChat this week…
This week #TChat has star power! We get real about employee and employer brands with the creator of reality TV show “Top Recruiter”…
Brand humanization. That’s a mouthful. Sounds important, and it is. So, what is it, really, and why is it crucial in today’s world of work? That’s this week’s #TChat focus…
#TChat Teaser Video: Take look at how Jamie defines brand humanization, and explains why it’s important for everyone to understand this concept…
The ranks of the long-term unemployed are swelling. Meanwhile, employers struggle to fill available positions. What’s wrong with this picture?
Today’s workforce has been rocked with massive changes. Job security is nonexistent, contingent workforce has ballooned, and among remaining employees, engagement has tanked. Does the rise of a free agent nation mean stronger relationships with employers?
Talent management analysts say, “The contingent workforce is now a permanent fixture, so many elements of talent management, recruiting and engagement are being extended to these mobile ‘free agents.'” Really? So how’s it workin for us?
Where does innovation begin? What characteristics of workplace culture allow viable ideas to emerge, take root and grow? That’s the focus at TalentCulture forums this week…
Online endorsements can carry a lot of weight. But LinkedIn’s recent “endorsements” feature has the #TChat crowd asking: “What is the point of diminishing returns?” Let’s discuss!
In an age of increasing disenchantment in the workforce, what role can recognition play in boosting engagement and ultimately, performance?
The official word, that there’s economic uncertainty, is so 2012. We’re all cheerful and happy the economy produced 155,000 jobs last month (not completely, but we’re trying for some enthusiasm here). So have we turned the corner? Let’s talk about it this week at #TChat forums …
It’s crystal ball time. Time to look down the road to see what’s ahead in technology and trends that drive the world of work. But before we leave 2012 behind in the dust, let’s also take a moment to consider how far we’ve come in the past year. Did we make the sort of progress we expected?
The holidays are upon us again! So here at TalentCulture, we’re tapping into social business leaders at Mashable and HuffingtonPost/AOL to discuss the important relationship between corporate culture, community engagement and responsible leadership – in a global sense, as well as around your local watercooler…
What if we all slowed down the pace of our work – or focused on just one thing at a time? Would we be more effective or ultimately more efficient? Would organizations see a boost in performance? Maybe it’s time that the TalentCulture community pauses to consider the possibilities…
In the middle of winter there’s a warm huddle coming to New England. It’s the Boston leg in a series of red-hot “un-conferences” for HR professionals – called SocialHR Camp. A dynamic, flexible, collaborative knowledge-sharing environment – designed for HR pros who want to leverage social media in their workplace environments and in their careers. Sounds very cool.
On the second anniversary of #TChat, the TalentCulture community celebrates the spirit of collaboration, social learning and organizational growth with inspiring thoughts from some of our most faithful participants.
Without getting overly political, can we talk about how public policy is re-shaping the world of work…?
In a time of historic unemployment, with veterans returning from protracted wars, the TalentCulture community takes a hard look at how America can leverage the talents of those who have served our country…
People have very strong feelings about the definition of “community” in a social business context. And this week in the World of Work, we’ll dig even deeper into the differences and similarities among talent communities, social communities, and other communities supported by digital channels…
Quid pro quo. It’s a concept as old as civilization. And it’s a dynamic that lives at the core of every successful community — large or small, business or otherwise. This was the premise for a week of #TChat devoted to understanding what makes talent communities work…