When thinking about your organization’s future, it’s important to think not only about goals, objectives, and initiatives, but obviously how to achieve them. A major contributor is obviously your employees.

Think about why and how you use (or would use) a talent management system. Just to keep track of employee performance and compensation data?

Before the economic downturn, SHRM reported in 2006 that 40% of workers were likely to change jobs when the economy turns. Has it happened? At Insight, we have used this statistic for years.

The Kolbe A, B and C Indexes® provide a holistic understanding of the natural instincts and unique talents of each employee. Understanding these instincts enables you to form synergistic teams and empowers managers to develop effective approaches for successful leadership. Any size company can benefit from the Kolbe Wisdom® system.

Achieving a goal should yield growth, so make sure that each goal you set is attainable, but isn’t such a breeze to accomplish that it requires little to no effort. That means that a goal must be specific, too, so that the employee and the manager have a metric and can clearly see whether it’s been met.

Talent pooling enables you to establish a clear profile and clear expectations so that you can explore possible candidates for key positions, future positions, and positions that are often replicated in the organization.

Making the switch to “performance planning” is more than semantics. It’s a shift in mindset that signals a commitment to developing your employees and supporting their career goals.

Decide which strategies will grow you, your organization, people, relationships... and your community.

In their book Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide, Peter Rea, Ph.D. and Harold Kernzer, Ph.D. note that no strategic approach fits all situations, and as a result “contingency theory rules the day” (2). What is equally true, the authors say, is that all strategies require good sense and judgment.

Transform your performance management with BLOOM® in just five simple steps. From setting wage scales to driving strategic initiatives, this user-friendly system empowers teams and fuels growth. Ready to streamline your HR and inspire success?

Great managers create rhythm, not chaos. By aligning strategies, tracking performance, and journaling progress, you can build a seamless performance planning process. These practical tips empower leaders to drive results and inspire teams. Ready to find your groove?

For the American economy to rally and re-establish strong growth trends, we must examine at its foundation: manufacturing. The foundation is eroding at an alarming rate, and rather than reinforcing it we must focus on renovation through innovation.