Analytical Skills 
Improve business decisions by learning how to gather, interpret and present data.

Develop specialized skills and strategies to help you assess patterns, identify relevant questions, gain data-driven insights and effectively share analytical information with others.

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HR Practices

Study after study has shown that when it comes to linking human capital with organizational performance, HR departments are out of synch. It's time for a new model....

HR Leaders Define the Characteristics of High-Potential Talent

What is the number one characteristic you look for when identifying high-potential talent?

HR's Role in High-Performing Companies

HR professionals know that creating a high performing organization requires more than a strong business plan. As the stewards of company culture, it's up to them to help find, develop, and leverage the human capital that will foster a climate of...

I Heard It Through the Grapevine

The rumor mill is alive and well in corporate America. According to a recent survey, nearly half of the respondents said they would put more credence in the company grapevine than in what a corporate leader says. Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., takes a...

If You Want a More Successful Employee Referral Program, Think Experience

Employee referrals can be your company's most effective weapon in the war for talent-but only if you give your employees an experience they'll genuinely want to talk about. Here are some of the best ways to turn your employees into enthusiastic...

If You've Got 'em, Keep 'em

As many as three-quarters of U.S. employees claimed in a 2005 survey to be looking-actively or passively-for a new job. Almost half of those workers said they wanted better pay, and 16% told the Society for Human Resource Management and CareerJournal.com that they sought better benefits. Other oft-c

Implementing Employee Health Improvement Programs That Work

Employee wellness programs are a timely prescription for companies who want to save money while increasing productivity.

Reduce employee turnover with these retention strategies - AMA

As companies focus their attention on employee retention, their strategies often include the creation of a “retention environment.” This environment aids in improving employee retention, reducing employee turnover, and boosting overall morale.

Inclusion Measurement: Tracking the Intangible

What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion? Diversity is about variations and differences and, more often than not, refers to traits that are measurable. However, as the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) found in its Inclusion Measurement Survey, from a metrics perspective, incl

Drive Employee Motivation Through Intrinsic Rewards - AMA

On any work team, there are times when people need a pick-me-up or seem to have lost their steam. Employee motivation could be the secret that moves them toward achieving a goal.