Tag Archives: Talent Acquisition

Turn Talent Data Into Real Information

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Nik Kinley and Schlomo Ben-Hurby Nik Kinley and Schlomo Ben-Hur

Big data is all the rage in HR recently. But more immediately promising is the talk of small data —  of more effectively managing the data we already have before we start thinking about analyzing more complex datasets.  And nowhere is this more pertinent than with talent assessment data. For here, sitting right under organizations’ noses, is a huge, easy, and yet almost always overlooked opportunity to fundamentally improve the way companies select and develop their talent. Continue reading →

Shared Services Technology Leader

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This group will provide the technology plan, set priorities and establish the integration strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, integration and running of all technology for our clients’ shared services groups. This will include HR, Finance, Operations, Accounting, Facilities and others. Continue reading →

The Curse of the B Team

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John Beeson by John Beeson

You’ve just walked out of your boss’s office after a talent review session. At the end of the meeting, you received a clear message: although your organization is performing well, your boss believes you have a “B team” with no clear successor to your position — and you’re expected to do something about it. But what isn’t immediately clear. Continue reading →

Great Leaders Don’t Predict the Future – They Invent It

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Erika Andersen written by Erika Andersen

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” – Alan Kay, 1971

I spent the day yesterday with one of my favorite client groups.  They’re the senior team of part of a major media company, and they are smart, funny, curious, talented and kind people. The quote  above was on the introductory page of a deck they had put together outlining their vision of change for the coming year. Continue reading →

Fast-track onboarding – engaging employees before they begin

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Jane Sunley - Purplecubed This article was written by Jane Sunley, CEO of Purplecubed.

Most of us have been there – a job offer is made, accepted and notice period worked. During this time the new employer sends a contract and details of where the new starter should go on day one. Then silence… very little, or no contact, is made until the new recruit turns up at 9am on their official start date.

Notice periods tend to be at least a couple of weeks; 14 days or more of the new employee steadily moving backwards down the excitement scale – from elation after accepting an amazing job, to interest upon reading the contract, wonder; what might the job entail until the nerves kick in, fear around the first day – where to go, who to ask for, will they like me, will I like them? Continue reading →