Why and How to Keep Your L&D Budget Strong in an Uncertain Economy

A flip-flopping economy always brings budget palpitations. But take heart — learning and development (L&D) teams have reason for confidence. You’ve already gained C-suite influence by leading your organizations through roller-coaster times.  And the continued need for agility gives you a strong business case to keep investing in people’s spirits and skills. Here are some

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5 Ways Employer Branding Will Change in the Year Ahead

The economy is weakening, hiring is slowing, and company budgets are tight. Time to pull back on employer branding, right?  Wrong. During times of economic uncertainty, it might seem like investing in your employer brand is a luxury. But savvy talent professionals know that establishing brand awareness and reinforcing a positive image in the eyes

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5 Learning & Development Predictions for 2023

In this chaotic, unpredictable labor market, one thing remains certain: Learning and development is critical to any chance of continued success. Companies that have lost employees to resignations or layoffs will need to rely on the skills of their remaining employees. And thriving companies need to do everything they can to support the development of

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7 Ways HR Will Look Different in 2023

In 2019, I closed the year in a Fast Company column with a look ahead for the field of HR, resulting in the first of what’s now become an annual series exploring how the world of work would change in 2020, 2021, and 2022.  As I think about what’s ahead for 2023, I want to

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5 Bold Predictions About Recruiting in 2023

If nothing else, the coming 12 months promise loads of uncertainty. But I also believe that 2023 will be the year that talent-related decisions — layoffs, hiring sprees, return to office, hybrid work, internal mobility, salary transparency, etc. — will impact the bottom line and consumer decision making like never before. The enormous challenges facing

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