What should HR leaders focus on in 2014?

Hey!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardlawler/2014/01/15/what-should-hr-leaders-focus-on-in-2014/

In this article the author argues that HR should focus on talent management and talent development in the future. The article says that talent management becomes increasingly important as many companies do more complex and knowledge-based work and operate globally and talent therefore is a source of competitive advantage.

Do you agree with the article that talent management is the most important function in HR?

The Best Companies To Work For In 2014

Hi all,

i found an article named: "The Best Companies to Work for in 2014."

Here is the link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/12/11/the-best-companies-to-work-for-in-2014/

How do you think can this matter be evaluated? What factors are most important when evaluating a company concerning being a good place to work at?

I am looking forward to your opinions on this matter.

-Steffie

IBM is giving money to its employees for crowdfunded projects

Hi everybody! This is a really interesting article about IBM and their very innovative way to encourage and empower their employees. http://business.time.com/2014/01/20/ibm-internal-enterprise-crowdfunding-mimics-kickstarter/How do you like their approach? I think it's a really great HR approach to drive innovation among workers!

What are your salary expectations?

Hey there :)
I recently read some tips for interviews (http://www.office-angels.com/help-and-advice/advice-for-jobseekers/salary-expectations-interview.aspx#.UtwM4ihZBok), and how to answer critical questions. So my question is: Imagine you are on an interview right after your bachelor because you would like to spend the next year working. The recruiter asks: What are your salary expectations? - What's your answer?

Diversity Management

Diversity management is becoming very important in the global business nowadays. Most organisations look for the diverse workforce, as different people could bring different talents, interests and knowledge. However, there are still many executives think that: " Diversity has no real value tangible to the growth of our business". So do you agree with them?

Giving Feedback

Hey Guys, below the link to an article about feedback.

In the article the example of spinach in the teeth is given. This would pose an opportunity to think about one's own action in such a case. Would you give feedback/ altert the person? Would you do it if it was a supervisor?

The article states 5 tips how to give and receive feedback. What do you think would make feedback more successful? I, personally, think that it is easier to accept feedback from several sources. It is easier to accept, since you know that it is the opinion of several people. Also you get a more throughout feedback. Do you think 360degree feedback is a better than when it comes from a single source?


http://www.jbtrainingsolutions.com/article/5-tips-giving-and-receiving-feedback-work

To Optimize Talent Management, Question Everything

http://blogs.hbr.org/2013/12/to-optimize-talent-management-question-everything/

This article poses a very interesting question: Should you hire as if your workforce will stay a month, a year or their entire career?

Some entrepreneurs argue that nowadays in most situations it is more clever to hire employees only for a shor-term. They call this system "Tours of duty". 

I think there are a lot of things disadvantages that come with Tours of duty though. If an employer only regards you as a short-term asset, they will probably not treat you that good. They won't care about your development for example. And vice versa employees won't care as much for the companies they are working for. This definitely has effects on their work ethics and much more.  

What do you guys think about this?