Bersin & Associates Research Library

Leadership Development Factbook 2012: Benchmarks and Trends in U.S. Leadership Development

Karen O' Leonard, Laci (Barb) Loew — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This report offers comprehensive benchmarking data on leadership development spending, staffing, resource allocations and design of signature solutions. Data is broken out by company size and maturity level for four leader levels - senior-level, midlevel, first-level and high potentials.

Leadership Development Factbook 2012: Executive Summary

Karen O' Leonard, Laci (Barb) Loew — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A summary of key findings from our Leadership Development Factbook 2012 study, providing benchmarks in spending, staffing, resource allocations and design of signature solutions.

The Employee Engagement Series: Selecting the Sample

Brenda Kowske — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This bulletin teaches the reader the technical concepts and steps necessary to select the appropriate sample for an engagement survey, given the survey's purpose and organizational context.

Creating Agility through Integrated People Management Processes

Katherine Jones — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The inability to deliver true integrated human capital management – for all employees in all activities – hampers an organization's agility.

The Employee Recognition Primer

Stacia Garr — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This employee recognition primer is designed to introduce HR and talent management practitioners to modern employee recognition.

Employee Engagement: Creating an Actionable Diagnostic Survey

Brenda Kowske — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This bulletin teaches the reader the critical elements an engagement survey must include in order to support action and change.

Executive Education beyond the Traditional Classroom: Cisco’s Leaders Learn in an On-Demand Environment

Laci (Barb) Loew — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This case study offers a look at approaches to executive education that are uniquely different than traditional classroom-based programs.

Structured Social Learning for Today's Workforce: How One Company Uses Interactive Videos to Train and Engage Its Workforce

Janet Clarey — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This case study details how a restaurant chain rolled out an interactive learning management and social engagement platform to enable its staff to share best practices and cultural nuggets through storytelling across its network of restaurants – and to do so in a way that is more engaging, fun and relevant than traditional lecture-style training.

Big Data in HR: Building a Competitive Talent Analytics Function

Josh Bersin — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar gives an overview on the subject of Big Data, as well as talent analytics, covering what companies need to do to be successful, knowing what to measure and how to measure it. It also reviews in detail the Bersin & Associates Talent Analystics Maturity Model and introduces the new Bersin & Associates HR Measurement Framework.

Big Data in HR: Building a Competitive Talent Analytics Function

Josh Bersin — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The State of Employee Recognition in 2012

Stacia Garr — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This study identifies the business case for employee recognition, benchmarks the state of employee recognition programs and provides recommendations for improving their effectiveness.

Gamification at a Global Scale Drives Business Results: Vestas Wind Systems and Achievement-Based Learning

David Mallon — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This case study will examine achievement-based learning, and the use of gamification, virtual social learning and rewards to increase learner motivation.

Hiring for Keeps: Creating an Unbeatable Candidate Experience

Katherine Jones — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin is the second in a two-part series that explores the interactions between the candidate and the employer, as the candidate journeys through the application and hiring process, right up to the point of the first day on the job.

Strengthening Relationships: Creating an Unbeatable Candidate Experience

Katherine Jones — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin is Part I in a two-part series that explores the interactions between the candidate and the employer, as the candidate journeys through the application and hiring process, right up to the point of the first day on the job.

Best Practices in Social Sourcing: Recruiting Talent in the 21st Century

Katherine Jones — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This report reviews how selected leading companies are using social networks in their sourcing activities.

The Rise of On-Demand Video for Learning and Development

Janet Clarey — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin summarizes Bersin & Associates research on the use of mobile devices for on-demand learning and, more particularly, the rise of on-demand mobile video.

Evolving Employee Recognition to Align with Business Strategy: KPMG in Canada’s Journey to Strategic Employee Recognition

Stacia Garr — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This case study details how KPMG in Canada evolved its recognition strategy over time, and how the resulting recognition culture has succeeded in reinforcing the firm's business strategy and supporting the firm’s position on the leading edge of professional services.

The Leadership Development Framework: Critical Components for Modern Leadership

Laci (Barb) Loew — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webcaste reviews the components of the Bersin & Associates Leadership Development Framework.

The Leadership Development Framework: Critical Components for Modern Leadership

Laci (Barb) Loew — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webcaste reviews the components of the Bersin & Associates Leadership Development Framework.

Five Key Metrics for Measuring Quality of Hire

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today, more companies are focusing on quality of hire to improve their recruiting efforts. This report discusses five metrics that can be used to measure quality of hire and how companies are using these metrics to bring on top-quality talent.

The Bersin & Associates Employee Recognition Framework: A Guide to Designing Strategic Recognition Programs

Stacia Garr — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This Framework is intended to help your organization understand how all of the elements of recognition fit together and the key decision points necessary for creating a strategic recognition program.

Big Data in HR: Building a Competitive Talent Analytics Function – The Four Stages of Maturity

Josh Bersin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this report, we summarize our latest research on the emergence of highly strategic HR analytics and bring it into context in the new world of Big Data. In addition, we detail the new Bersin & Associates four-level maturity model for the HR analytics function and explain many of the best practices gained from this in-depth case research.

The Shrinking Footprint of L&D

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Although training teams added staff this year, the additional headcount has been outpaced by faster growth in the number of learners. This trend is putting pressure on many training groups to find creative ways to extend their reach by empowering nontraining staff to deliver training beyond the classroom walls.

Going Mobile: What's Working in Learning

Janet Clarey — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. In 2011, SAP leaders challenged the company’s Sales University to proactively provide global enablement that would support the delivery of outstanding company performance despite an uncertain economic environment. At the same time, the deployment of 12,000 corporate iPad devices required enablement efforts to be timely, personalized and consumable in bite-size portions. This presentation describes in detail the company’s plans, execution and results.

Building an Agile Workforce in a 24 / 7 Business

Josh Bersin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. In this keynote, Dana Tomechko of NBC News HR provides examples from some of your favorite news shows, and offers insights into the HR and planning processes that support workforce and business agility.

Going Mobile: What's Working in Learning

Janet Clarey — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Charisma and Leadership

Josh Bersin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. Olivia Fox Cabane is a recognized expert in the fields of charisma and leadership. In keeping with the conference’s emphasis on business agility, Olivia Fix Cabane speaks on the related topics of The Mental Side of Innovation: Achieving Breakthrough Innovation, and Charisma and Leadership: The Science of Trust, Influence and Persuasion.

Next-Generation Recruiting: From Job Boards to Social Media

Chris Howard, Kim Lamoureux — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. In this session, panelists discuss the impact of social networking and social tools on recruiting, the growing trend to shift away from job boards to social approaches, and the benefits that professional networking sites and social media can offer. Panelists also share real-world examples from their own experiences.

Next-Generation Recruiting: From Job Boards to Social Media

Kim Lamoureux — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Demystifying Employee Engagement

Brenda Kowske — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. In this presentation, we share highlights from Bersin & Associates 2012 employee engagement research and the best practices currently in use by successful organizations around the world. We review what engagement is, who delivers it, how it is measured, what services are innovative and, most importantly, how organizations and their solution providers can improve it.

Driving Business Alignment and Impact with Leadership Development

Laci (Barb) Loew — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. The Bersin & Associates Leadership Development Framework® is based on the best practices of the organizations that run the world's most successful leadership development programs. We also share examples from world-class organizations which have successfully implemented leadership development and high-potential strategies.

Driving Agility: The Truths and Myths That Make a Difference

Josh Bersin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. In this keynote, Josh Bersin speaks about new talent strategies that drive agility, global strength, and employee engagement. He gives research-based examples showcasing how traditional myths in HR and talent management are being shattered as "new truths" that drive transformational business performance emerge.

Driving Business Alignment and Impact with Leadership Development

Laci (Barb) Loew — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Driving Agility: The Truths and Myths That Make a Difference

Josh Bersin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Making Better Decisions: Data, Big Data and You

Stacia Garr, Katherine Jones — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From Bersin & Associates IMPACT 2012 Conference. Panel members share examples of how they use data to support critical decision-making and planning. The discussion also includes a focus on the role of integrated talent data, how "Big Data" has the potential to influence talent and business decisions, and the steps which organizations need to take to build data analysis capabilities within HR.

The Talent Acquisition Framework: A Modern Approach for Recruiting Top Talent

Kim Lamoureux — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This report provides an overview of the Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Framework, which integrates the challenges of today's recruiters and an essential need to build a continuous process for sourcing great talent.

Making Better Decisions: Data, Big Data and You

Stacia Garr, Katherine Jones — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Demystifying Employee Engagement

Brenda Kowske — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Talent Management Goes Mobile: Peoplefluent Delivers Tablet Solution

Josh Bersin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin discusses how talent management and HR software can and will be used in an iPad-enabled world – and illustrates this using Peoplefluent’s new talent management software offering for the iPad, Peoplefluent Mobile.

Global Business Communications: A Strategic Imperative in Today’s Borderless Workplace

David Mallon — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this report, we demonstrate how differentiating a strategic approach to global business communications can be and we introduce the Enterprise Fluency™ Maturity Model.

The New Talent Acquisition Framework: A Modern Approach for Recruiting Top Talent

Kim Lamoureux — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation introduces the new Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Framework, an at-a-glance view of how all of the elements of talent acquisition fit together.

The New Talent Acquisition Framework: A Modern Approach for Recruiting Top Talent

Kim Lamoureux — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation introduces the new Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Framework, an at-a-glance view of how all of the elements of talent acquisition fit together.

Succession Management Software: Enhancing Transparency and Enabling Mobility of Talent

Katherine Jones — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin discusses the challenges and processes that impact succession management. In addition, we review the technical solutions that help to identify talent, and track the progress of individuals over time in terms of their readiness and desires to assume “next-step” positions. It also includes a checklist with criteria for solution selection.

Insourcing for Agility: Optimizing Talent Needs through a Blended Workforce

Katherine Jones — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Growing use of "insourcing" contractors to creates a vibrant, agile talent-driven workforce makes the blended workforce a norm in business today. This bulletin outlines the benefits of insourcing.

Abandoning Performance Scores: Kelly Services Shares Soul-Searching That Guided Its Performance Management Evolution

Stacia Garr — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This case study details the process that Kelly Services used when it decided to abolish performance scores.

Big Trends in Talent, HR Measurement and BigData: The Convergence of HR Measurement and BigData Is Here

Josh Bersin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation takes a look at talent analytics and how companies can best measure the impact of learning.

The High-Impact Learning Organization: 2012 Research Program - Executive Summary

Josh Bersin, David Mallon, Janet Clarey — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Collectively, The High-Impact Learning Organization: Research Program 2012 is the industry’s only comprehensive, in-depth analysis of how the best L&D organizations drive efficiency, alignment and business impact, including a series of 10 research reports, plus a wealth of additional tools, educational resources and support materials.

The High-Impact Learning Organization: 2012 Research Program – The High-Impact Learning Organization Primer

Josh Bersin, David Mallon, Janet Clarey — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This Primer is the first in our 10-part 2012 Research Program, designed to help anyone with a stake in the L&D function understand the foundational elements of what it means to be a high-impact learning organization. It includes the latest version of our foundational Enterprise Learning Framework, as well as guidance for how to best use the entire program.

Oracle Acquires Taleo: Time to Replace Your HR Software?

Josh Bersin, Katherine Jones — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar discusses the recent acquisition by Oracle of Taleo, including an overview of each company, the synergies between the two, the impact on the market, and what this means for current users and potential buyers.

Oracle Acquires Taleo: Time to Replace Your HR Software?

Josh Bersin, Katherine Jones — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

High-Impact Performance Management: Improving Development Planning

Stacia Garr — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This study is designed to help organizations understand how development plans fail and what to do to make them more effective.

Key Practices for Building a High-Potential Strategy

Laci (Barb) Loew — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webcast presentation discusses research findings and pragmatic implications for building an effective high-potential strategy.

A High-Impact High-Potential Strategy: Maximizing the Performance of Top Leadership Talent

Laci (Barb) Loew — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar discusses research findings and implications on effective high-potential strategy.

A High-Impact High-Potential Strategy: Maximizing the Performance of Top Leadership Talent

Laci (Barb) Loew — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar discusses research findings and implications on effective high-potential strategy.

Bersin & Associates High-Impact Leadership Development Self-Assessment Worksheet: Characteristics of Effective Leader Coaches

Laci (Barb) Loew — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This is a pragmatic tool that enables leaders at all levels and leadership development program owners who have accountability for partnering with leaders to improve workgroup and enterprise performance to model effective coaching behaviors.

Bersin & Associates High-Impact Leadership Development Self-Assessment Worksheet: Leader as Coach

Laci (Barb) Loew — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bersin & Associates Smart Chart: Leader as Coach

Laci (Barb) Loew — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bersin & Associates Leaders Teaching Leaders: Key Practices Checklist

Laci (Barb) Loew — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This is a pragmatic tool that enables talent / leadership development / learning / HR leaders, business-unit leaders and leadership development program owners to leverage a checklist of best practices in the process of leaders teaching leaders.

More Funding for L&D

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With more money to spend, L&D organizations are striving to extend their reach and maximize their value.

Training Budgets and Metrics: Where Should You Spend Your Money in 2012?

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation reveals the latest L&D metrics on spending, staffing, consumption and delivery methods. Using these metrics, organizations can compare themselves against their peers - companies of similar size, industry and maturity - to evaluate their internal efforts.

Training Budgets and Metrics: Where Should You Spend Your Money in 2012?

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Oracle's Acquisition of Taleo: Implications for HR Software Buyers and Vendors

Josh Bersin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Last week, Oracle, one of the largest providers of enterprise software, announced the acquisition of Taleo, the leading provider of cloud-based recruitment software. In this research bulletin, we discuss the implications of this acquisition and give you guidance that you can use to help guide your near- and longer-term HR software buying decisions.

Bersin & Associates Improving Employee Engagement: Checklist

Brenda Kowske — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With this tool, we have identified the key steps in the process for measuring and improving employee engagement. Having each of these steps accounted for in your organization’s process will strengthen your company’s employee engagement practice.

Effective Coaching for Sales: Best Practices for Driving High Levels of Impact

Janet Clarey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Is your organization developing its salesforce effectively to drive results? In this webinar, we share research findings on best practices for effective coaching.

Effective Coaching for Sales: Best Practices for Driving High Levels of Impact

Janet Clarey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Is your organization developing its salesforce effectively to drive results? In this webinar, we share research findings on best practices for effective coaching.

Kenexa's Acquisition of OutStart: Kenexa Finally Formally Enters the Training Market

Josh Bersin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin discusses Kenexa's acquisition of OutStart, and its implications for buyers and the marketplace.

Build, Buy or Lease? Leveraging Talent Analytics to Plan for Tomorrow's Workforce

Stacia Garr — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin covers how to use workforce planning and analytics to develop a build / buy / lease strategy for talent, and then how to leverage four critical talent sources to fulfill that strategy.

Key Trends in the Measurement of Talent Development

Josh Bersin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar discusses the trends driving talent measurement, and the challenges with measuring learning and development.

Key Trends in the Measurement of Talent Development

Josh Bersin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar discusses the trends driving talent measurement, and the challenges with measuring learning and development.

Learning Leaders 2012: Lessons From the Best

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This report provides an in-depth look into the best practices of the winners of the 2012 Bersin & Associates Learning Leaders award program.

Supporting RESPECT: What Employees Want from Organizations

Brenda Kowske — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation reveals what employees want from their organizations, RESPECT - and offers suggestions on how to improve your RESPECT quotient.

Supporting RESPECT: What Employees Want from Organizations

Brenda Kowske — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation reveals what employees want from their organizations, RESPECT - and offers suggestions on how to improve your RESPECT quotient.

Next-Generation Leadership Development: The Changing Nature of Leadership Programs

David Mallon, Laci (Barb) Loew — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This bulletin describes the evolution of leadership development solutions. It reviews three best-practice design approaches to modern day leadership development programs and discusses how the SkillSoft portfolio of leadership development solutions aligns with these best practices.

The Employee Engagement Primer

Brenda Kowske — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This Primer report equips readers to assess their own definition of employee engagement against industry standards and then measure it accurately.

Developing Next-Gen Leaders for the Rigors of Tomorrow

Laci (Barb) Loew — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webcast presentation discusses best practices for designing, developing and delivering LD solutions.

Developing Next-Gen Leaders for the Rigors of Tomorrow

Laci (Barb) Loew — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webcast presentation discusses best practices for designing, developing and delivering LD solutions.

Performance Consulting: UnitedHealth Group Takes a Holistic Approach to Maximizing Performance

Stacia Garr — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This case study uncovers the processes and support mechanisms UnitedHealth Group uses in its highly effective performance consulting process.

Get Smart Fast: Tools to Build a High-Impact Learning Culture

Janet Clarey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this webinar, learn the best ways to use our new tools to assess your organization’s current learning culture, apply the most impactful programs and communicate the business value of your team’s work.

Get Smart Fast: Tools to Build a High-Impact Learning Culture

Janet Clarey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A Diversified Sourcing Strategy for the U.K.

Karen O' Leonard — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our recent study shows that U.K. organisations are spending more than twice the amount of U.S. firms to source and hire candidates, driven in part by their heavy reliance on agencies. This research bulletin describes how a more diversified sourcing strategy can help U.K. firms lower costs and reach high-quality candidates.

Bersin & Associates Four Stages of e-Learning Maturity Model®

Josh Bersin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This illustrative model gives an overview of the Bersin & Associates Four Stages of e-Learning Maturity Model and discusses the characteristics of organizations at each level.

Recruiting Teams Add Staff in 2011

Karen O' Leonard — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin highlights key trends in how companies are staffing their recruiting functions - using a mix of full-time employees and contractors.

The Corporate Learning Factbook 2012: Executive Summary

Karen O' Leonard — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Corporate Learning Factbook is recognized as the industry’s most trusted source of data on training budgets, staffing and resource allocations. This data provides valuable guidance to L&D managers in making investment decisions.

The Corporate Learning Factbook 2012: Benchmarks, Trends and Analysis of the U.S. Training Market

Karen O' Leonard — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Building the Borderless and Agile Workplace: Bersin & Associates Predictions for 2012 Webinar

Josh Bersin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar outlines and discusses the strategic HR and talent management predictions for 2012 by Bersin & Associates.

Building the Borderless and Agile Workplace: Bersin & Associates Predictions for 2012

Josh Bersin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar outlines and discusses the strategic HR and talent management predictions for 2012 by Bersin & Associates.

The Leadership Development Framework: A Modern Approach to Leadership Development

Laci (Barb) Loew — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this report, we discuss the elements of leadership development and how they interact with each other, as well as with other talent management processes, through the lens of the Bersin & Associates High-Impact Leadership Development Framework.

Generation Y: Engaging and Retaining the Twitter Generation Webinar

Brenda Kowske — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation builds a fact-based archetype of Gen-Y and offers steps on how to support this group in the workforce.

Generation Y: Engaging and Retaining the Twitter Generation

Brenda Kowske — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation builds a fact-based archetype of Gen-Y and offers steps on how to support this group in the workforce.

Bersin & Associates Tuition Assistance Maturity Model

Chris Howard — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this Illustrative Model, we discuss the four levels of the Bersin & Associates Tuition Assistance Maturity Model.

Talent Acquisition Receives More Funding

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this research bulletin, we discuss how much companies are spending on talent acquisition, and how they are allocating their funds across several key sourcing areas, employment branding initiatives and recruiting technologies.

Enabling Recognition: Meridian Reinforces Its Culture of Engagement through Employee Recognition and Rewards

Stacia Garr — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This case study examines why Meridian Credit Union chose to adopt a recognition platform and how it uses it to improve employee engagement.

The Customer Experience: Talent Management Technologies 2012

Katherine Jones — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This research report looks at the customer experience with talent management systems.

Supporting RESPECT: What Employees Want from Organizations

Brenda Kowske — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin uses Bersin & Associates' research to help HR improve the elements of RESPECT in their organizations.

Putting Customer Relationships First: SunTrust Transforms Business Culture through Learning

Janet Clarey — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This case study explores how a large diversified financial institution benefited from taking a strategic approach to sales training.

Selection Assessments for Acquiring and Developing Talent in the Healthcare Industry

Kim Lamoureux — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This reports offers a review of the current state of selection assessments and, specifically, their use within the healthcare industry for improving the quality of selection and hire, and uncovering development opportunities.

TalentWatch: Uncovering Realities for the Next Economy

Kim Lamoureux — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar provides a detailed overview of key talent trends found in the latest TalentWatch report.

U.K. Talent Acquisition Factbook® 2011: Benchmarks and Trends in Spending, Staffing and Key Recruiting Metrics

Karen O' Leonard — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Our first-ever U.K. Talent Acquisition Factbook provides data on recruiting budgets, staffing and resource allocations. These benchmarking metrics provide valuable guidance to HR and recruiting managers in determining the right investments for their organizations.

U.K. Talent Acquisition Factbook® 2011: Executive Summary

Karen O' Leonard — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

TalentWatch: Uncovering Realities for the Next Economy

Kim Lamoureux — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar provides a detailed overview of key talent trends found in the latest TalentWatch report.

SAP Buys SuccessFactors: What It Means to You

Josh Bersin, Katherine Jones — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar offers a short overview of SAP's planned acquisition of SuccessFactors, and an open discussion about the impact that this acquisition will have on your organization and the marketplace.

SAP Buys SuccessFactors: What It Means to You

Josh Bersin, Katherine Jones — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar offers a short overview of SAP's planned acquisition of SuccessFactors, and an open discussion about the impact that this acquisition will have on your organization and the marketplace.

Talent Acquisition: Spending Too Much and Getting Too Little?

Karen O' Leonard, Kim Lamoureux — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar gives an overview of the current talent acquisition market based on recently published research in The Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Factbook® 2011.

Talent Acquisition: Spending Too Much and Getting Too Little?

Karen O' Leonard, Kim Lamoureux — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar gives an overview of the current talent acquisition market based on recently published research in The Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Factbook® 2011.

The Art and Science of Building a High-Potential Strategy: Key Practices to Maximize the Performance of Top Talent

Laci (Barb) Loew — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This report provides best practices, a maturity model, and points of failure and successes for defining and implementing a high-potential strategy.

TalentWatch® Fourth Quarter 2011: Uncovering Realities for the Next Economy

Josh Bersin, Kim Lamoureux — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This report describes how the job market is shifting, with most companies' priorities including quality of hire, retaining key employees, development leadership capability, building specialized skills and managing a contingent workforce.

SAP’s Acquisition of SuccessFactors: Implications for Talent Management and HR Software Buyers

Josh Bersin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin is designed to answer questions that members may have regarding the SAP acquisition of SuccessFactors.

Learning Leader BJC HealthCare Creates an Effective Learning Organization That Engages a Workforce

Janet Clarey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar presents Bersin & Associates Learning Leader BJC Healthcare and gives an overview of why this organization won in the category of organization and governance.

Learning Leader BJC HealthCare Creates an Effective Learning Organization That Engages a Workforce

Janet Clarey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar presents Bersin & Associates Learning Leader BJC Healthcare and gives an overview of why this organization won in the category of organization and governance.

The Hot and Exploding World of Talent Management Systems: Key Trends for 2012 – The Role of Social, Mobile and Big Data

Josh Bersin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar explores the latest trends in technology for HR systems, social networking, mobile and talent management. In addition, the current marketplace and vendors are discussed, including recent acquisitions and the newest technologies.

The Hot and Exploding World of Talent Management Systems: Key Trends for 2012 – The Role of Social, Mobile and Big Data

Josh Bersin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Strategic Human Resources and Talent Management: Predictions for 2012 – Driving Organizational Performance amidst an Imbalanced Global Workforce

Josh Bersin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In this report, Josh Bersin discusses our trends and predictions for 2012, and also highlights how strategic HR and talent management is not only critically important, but undergoing some radical changes.

Drilling for Deeper Learning Potential: How an International Energy Company Salvaged Its Legacy LMS Investment to Deliver Greater Business Benefits Worldwide

Janet Clarey — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This case study describes how an international energy company resolved the issues of a legacy LMS by upgrading its learning architecture, developing an easy-to-use graphical interface and adding an ad-hoc analytical reporting tool.

High-Impact Performance Management: Maximizing Performance Coaching

Stacia Garr — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This study is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of how performance coaching can help the organization to achieve better business results.

Just the Facts about Millennials (And How Organizations Are Supporting Them)

Brenda Kowske — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin reviews the facts - the published empirical research - to answer the question, “Just how different is the Millennial generation?” and reports on how well their unique characteristics are being supported by HR and managers.

The Talent Acquisition Factbook® 2011: Executive Summary

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Our first-ever Talent Acquisition Factbook provides data on recruiting budgets, staffing and resource allocations. These benchmarking metrics provide valuable guidance to HR and recruiting managers in determining the right investments for their organizations.

Talent Acquisition Factbook 2011: Benchmarks and Trends of Spending, Staffing and Key Talent Metrics

Karen O' Leonard — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Performance Distribution Primer

Stacia Garr — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This research bulletin is designed to be a guide to understanding performance distributions.

Bersin & Associates High-Impact Learning Culture Organizational Self-Assessment Worksheet Series: Reflecting