Large-scale layoffs have been the norm for the past three years. According to layoffs.fyi, over 141,000 employees have been laid off from 468 companies in 2024 so far, many of which are in high-tech. While layoffs sometimes provide short-term financial…
Category: Human Capital Planning
America’s got talent — with help from an employer brand
Today’s leaders face many challenges requiring an effective talent strategy. These include: a prolonged labor shortage in the US, competitive pay issues, big reskilling gaps for AI and digital technology transition, stressed-out workers, finding the balance between hybrid and in…
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Rebuild HR says landmark study
In a recent landmark Harvard Business Review article, Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh advocate for HR returning to its roots as the advocates for employees and their career development. The current business focus on relentless cost-cutting and restructuring during a…
Talent strategy is a must for today’s labor shortage
In today’s tight labor market and with digital technologies changing the skill sets needed by employees, every organization needs a talent strategy for its workforce to ensure profitable growth. Organizations with a good talent management strategy can attract, align, motivate,…
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Five HR Strategies for Success in 2024
Data released last week by the U.S Department of Labor shows there’s a stable, growing workforce with continued strong hiring (216,000 in December) and that salary costs remain rising at a 4.1 percent annualized rate, slightly higher than inflation. These…
Five Winning HR Strategies to Achieve in 2024
Data released last week by the U.S Department of Labor shows there’s a stable, growing workforce with continued strong hiring (216,000 in December) and that salary costs remain rising at a 4.1 percent annualized rate, slightly higher than inflation. These…
Most companies are stumbling with the future of work
The Labor Day holiday had me reflecting on the future of work. Dramatic changes are forecasted by McKinsey, Korn Ferry and other prognosticators. As is often the case, futurists make predictions of trends that have already begun. In many ways…
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Seven HR Strategies in the War Between Executives and Employees, 2023
As HR Departments finalize their strategies and budgets for 2023, their workforces face daunting challenges. According to The Conference Board, the US economy will continue to restrict and achieve only 1.5 percent GDP growth by the end of 2022 and…
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Join me at AZ Tech’s MedTech Conference
Curious to learn all about the latest medical technology innovations being developed right here in Arizona? Join me at the @aztechcouncil’s 2022 MedTech Conference on Tuesday, June 21 to hear from an accomplished line-up of healthcare innovators and the businesses…
How to succeed with succession planning
As the great resignation rages on, employees have made it clear they want to work for organizations that provide great pay and benefits, flexible work option -- and career paths. Career pathing doesn't provide the organization with excellent leaders without…