Published today at www.TopMBA.com, the QS Global Business Schools Report 2013/14 provides an alternative to traditional MBA rankings by highlighting the value of MBA programs around the world according to the qualification’s end consumer: the MBA employer. The report is based on 4,318 responses from recruiters who actively hire MBAs, making it the largest survey of its kind. […]
Why do leaders do stupid things?
This week many of us are marvelling at the spectacular fall from grace by two high-profile, powerful people: mayor of Toronto Rob Ford and UK Co-Op Bank chairman Paul Flowers. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that those who reach leadership positions are seldom perfect; like the rest of us, they’re only human and […]
Only 15% of today’s high performers are high potential talent
CEB, the leading member-based advisory company, today announces new global research that reveals high-potential programmes can be improved by a factor of 11 to deliver the managers and leaders needed to drive growth and performance. Despite high-potential programmes currently failing, organisations are making an average learning and development investment approaching $2 million annually. By also investing […]
Why recruiters should use HR technology
Hiring the best talent for your company’s open positions should never feel like a gamble. Yet all too often, recruiters feel like they’re just rolling the dice, hoping to discover the ideal candidate.
Recruiting and discrimination in a LinkedIn world!
If you are a recruiter, a hiring officer, or were simply asked to fill a position, you will have heard of Social Media Recruiting. With today’s tech savvy population, finding candidates online is the most practical approach. However, with this new wave of information available about candidates, you have to be sure you are not violating candidates’ privacy or human rights as you maneuver through the internet.
Is training ROI necessary?
I’ve always been a firm believer in metrics and measurement. There’s a quote I like from Dr. Jac Fitz-enz which says, “If the language of business is dollars, then the alphabet is numbers.” And I think there’s real truth in it.
Canada ranks higher than USA in Human Capital Report
Analysis of countries’ strengths and weaknesses emphasizes need for strategic workforce planning for countries and organizations to drive business success Talent, the economic potential of people, is one of the most critical drivers of growth in today’s global environment. A new Human Capital Report, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Mercer, identifies […]
Incentive program checklist
Before you set up your company incentive program, be sure to review this checklist and get all of your information together to ensure a smooth launch and ongoing success. Determine the behavior you are trying to change: Increased sales, improved morale, customer loyalty? What do you want for an outcome? What is the purpose of the […]
Eighth Annual Hay Group Study Identifies Best Companies for Leadership
Hay Group, the global management consulting firm, released its eighth annual Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20 list. The study ranks the best companies for leadership around the globe and examines how those companies nurture talent and foster innovation in their ranks. This year, Procter & Gamble topped the list, followed by Microsoft, General Electric and Coca-Cola. According to […]
Hiring and the limitations of human perception
Our minds are incredible things; constantly examining, assessing, sorting inputs and data to make decisions at an incredible pace. These quick judgements are often correct and valuable, but not always. Sometimes though, these snap judgements are very wrong, due to what psychologists call “fundamental attribution errors”.