Engage your employees before the labor market heats back up.
 
By Tom Hartley

July 25-July 27
Atlanta, GA

Thought leaders from a quintet of cutting-edge workforce departments recently sat down with the editors of HRO Today to share their views on the past decade in human resources. Their insights on the emergent culture of measurement and the state of the world’s economy are not to be missed.
 
 
By Dirk Olin
 
 

Providers are answering the call to deliver total talent management suites.
 
By Debbie Bolla
 
 

Aligning development programs with company strategy is the start, but it’s far from the end.
 
By Judy Sweeney
 
 
Developing effective leadership can return significant business value. To attract, fill, and retain corporate leadership talent, companies need leadership development programs focused on hiring strategies, employee development, and career and succession planning.
 

NorthgateArinso is the new owner of Convergys’ human resources management (HRM)  business for $85 million in cash at closing and $15 million in cash over three years.
 

 The staff of HRO Today enjoys the annual rite of compiling our Superstars list. It is, of course, inherently fulfilling to heap praise on those who deserve it—particularly in the wake of such an economically challenging (sometimes terrifying) year. But it goes beyond that.
 

Inculcating participation offers high impact—at low cost.
 
By Bill Sebra and Jeff Brody
 
 

 Our CEO sounds off on the importance and transformation of talent management.
 

 A down economy has put some budgets on hold, but providers and buyers are getting creative in their ways to show staff members their value.