Here is an abridged version of issue 251 - The Best of July of Talent Edge Weekly. The abridged version:

• only includes links and brief descriptions of the 14 sources covered

• does not include my in-depth review

• does not include the bonus links

• is for those who just want easy access to the 14 resources.

You can access the full version of issue 251 HERE at any time!

Brian

I. PRACTICES

High performer and potential report, succession planning, employee retention, HR tech implementation, Chat GPT for HR, skill-based talent practices, reskilling, evaluating non-degree credentials, fractional leadership, and research studies to inform talent practices.

• 2024 High Performer and High Potential Development Report | The Talent Strategy Group | A new report answering 10 questions about high performers and high potentials.

• 5 Succession Planning Resources | Curated by Brian Heger | My one-page infographic containing 5 resources on various aspects of succession planning.

• Identifying and Addressing Employee Retention Risk | Brian Heger | My new one-page template to think through aspects of employee retention risks and potential follow-up actions.

• HR Technology Implementation Questions | MindemicLab | 33 questions that can help increase the likelihood of successfully implementing HR technology.

• 10 ChatGPT Prompts for HR | Brian Heger | My PDF includes 10 example Chat GPT prompts for HR and screenshots of the resulting output.

• 23 Q&As About Skills-Based Talent Practices | Curated by Brian Heger | My new infographic of 23 Q&As from various resources on skills-based talent practices.

• Designing a Successful Reskilling Program | Harvard Business Review | Discusses 6 paradigms with key questions that organizations should consider to overcome challenges in reskilling initiatives.

• The Importance of Understanding Non-Degree Credential Quality | The Burning Glass Institute | Provides ideas for evaluating the quality of non-degree credentials.

• How Part-Time Senior Leaders Can Help Your Business | Harvard Business Review | Discusses how fractional leaders who offer their skills to multiple firms without the full-time cost can benefit an organization.

• 4 Research-Based Studies on Different Aspects of Talent and the Workplace | Multiple Resources | My curated list of 4 research studies that can help inform talent practices.

II. TRENDS

 Labor market activity, worker preferences, remote work, and survey on women’s perceptions of various aspects of the workplace.

• Help Wanted: Charting the Challenge of Tight Labor Markets in Advanced Economies | McKinsey Global Institute | Analyzes labor market conditions across 30 economies and offers strategies for mitigating talent shortages.

• How Work Preferences Are Shifting in the Age of GenAI | BCG | A new 36-page report on global trends in workers’ preferred ways of working, including their expectations of employers.

• Research: People Still Want to Work. They Just Want Control Over Their Time | Harvard Business Review | Shares results from a research study highlighting the significant impact of flexible work arrangements on employee satisfaction and well-being.

• How Can Organizations Work Better for Working Women? | Deloitte Insights | Summarizes insights from Deloitte’s fourth annual survey on women in the workplace, focusing on their experiences, including the impact of return-to-office policies.

RESOURCE LINEUP

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