Integrating performance management initiatives for contract talent
The Human Capital Institute has recently published a new report on managing human capital, with the title: Contract Talent: Are Contractors Included in Strategic Talent Management Initiatives? Based on a survey completed by 354 respondents between September and October 2010, the study explores the integration of contract workers into talent management programs.
Employee Engagement at Western Union Malaysia – A case study
Starting with 2002, Malaysia has taken important steps in recognizing the importance of knowledge, by launching a Knowledge Based Economy Master Plan directed towards transforming Malaysia in a knowledge based economy. One of the most important aspects considered in the plan was the increased importance that had to be showed to productivity and innovation, supported by effective management of both tangible but also intangible resources, such as human capital and knowledge (Husin et al, 2009).
Australian Open 2011 – Performance inspired by sport
The first tennis grand slam of the year is just about to begin in Melbourne.The imperative of effective talent / performance management systems
Towers Watson’s 2010 HR Service Delivery and Technology Survey of nearly 500 large and midsize companies around the world clearly underlines that the top priority of HR executives in 2010 was talent / performance systems. The explanation for this result lays in the learning of the organization during the recession, that in order to maintain and increase performance while reducing costs, it is imperative to implement a more effective management of the talent kept and its performance.