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The “Human Capitalist”: AKA Your most critical roles
By Tom McGuire | December 14, 2024
Who They Are, Why Your Business Depends on Them, and How to Win Them
An HR Budget Plan That Showcases HR as an Investment, Not a Cost
By Tom McGuire | December 12, 2024
It's hard to look like an investment when you act like a cost. Budget season is on the horizon and a lot of HR leaders are already hunkering down to deal with the same old loop of requests and denials. After all, “costs” typically get cut in version one of your budget draft, but you can change this dynamic up by putting yourself in the place of an investor.
2023 Talent Analytics Playbook for CHROs
By Tom McGuire | October 11, 2022
The explosion of HR tools, technology and trends makes zeroing in on essential analytics more difficult than ever. How should Talent Analytics define HR priorities? What are the greatest obstacles to achieving effectiveness? What does a Talent Analytics "homerun" look like? In 2023, talent analytics should not just support, but fundamentally drive, your organization's business strategy.
Building a New Partnership Between CHROs and CEOs
By Tom McGuire | August 09, 2021
It's time for CHROs to build a better, more collaborative and business-based relationship with their CEOs. Read more about it in our latest book, "Building Business Value Through Talent: The CEO and CHRO Partnership Guide" available on Amazon: bit.ly/TGAbook
How to Improve Recruiting: Begin with a SWOT Analysis
By Tom McGuire | March 29, 2021
Need to figure out how to improve hiring speed, quality and diversity? Begin with one of the most tried-and-true methods to assessing strengths and weaknesses: a SWOT framework for recruiting. Learn how this method can help you get started the right way.
Connecting Talent Investments to Business Outcomes (Infographic)
By Tom McGuire | May 20, 2020
All roles are not of equal importance. In fact, 20% of roles drive 90% of your growth. The following infographic explores the key differences between the old school industrial economy and our new knowledge based economy as it relates to an...
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