Virtual Managers Need Four Skills

There are four essential skills managers who work outside of an office must possess to overcome talent management challenges and lead their employees.

Generation 2020: Using Social Media in Kindergarten

Any company hoping to snag the most promising minds of the coming generations will have to be ready for the workforce of the future, write bloggers Jeanne Meister and Steve Dahlberg.

Empower Employees to Take Control of Their Situation

When things aren't going according to plan, don’t let employees wallow in self-criticism. Instead, help them attack the challenge of changing themselves or their situation, writes columnist Marshall Goldsmith.

Leadership Development for a Global Workforce

Competency modeling, assessment and blended learning promote leadership understanding outside specific lines of business.

How to Attract — And Select — Talent Beyond the Job Description

Job descriptions are written to attract superheroes — or so it seems. Talent managers can take these steps to be more appealing to candidates.

Millennials Are People Too

Many of the characterizations that business consultants and authors claim are unique to Gen Y are common to all generations. Are we just describing people in general?

Prepare New Hires for Takeoff Through On-Boarding

Giving new hires a good sense of your company’s culture is key — but so is providing them with the right tools and resources for their careers to take flight, writes blogger Deanna Hartley.