A holistic approach to business is on the rise. Here is why smart business leaders consider the entire organization when making strategic decisions. The post How Workforce Strategy Can Support a Holistic Approach to Business appeared first on The Avilar Blog ..read more

How a company manages conflicts can directly impact its overall success. Do you know how to improve conflict management skills at your company? The post How to Improve Conflict Management Skills at Work appeared first on The Avilar Blog ..read more

READ TIME: 5 minutes. Gaining a competitive edge takes more than intuition. Enter workforce intelligence. But what is workforce intelligence and why is it important now? In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business climate, gaining a competitive edge takes more than intuition and experience. Enter workforce intelligence – a revolutionary approach that leverages data and technology to optimize the management and deployment of human resources. But what is workforce intelligence and why is it important for managing talent in organizations of all sizes? What is Workforce Intelligence? Workforc ..read more

READ TIME: 4 minutes. The 9 box is experiencing a recent resurgence. What is a 9-box grid? What are the pros and cons of using a 9-box grid for talent management? Talent management is crucial for the sustained success of any organization. One tool that helps company leaders to identify their top performers is the 9-box grid, which is experiencing a resurgence in recent years. What is a 9-box grid? What are the pros and cons of using a 9-box grid for talent management? What is the 9-Box Grid in Talent Management? The 9-box grid, or 9-box performance grid, is a visual tool to categorize assessme ..read more

READ TIME: 5 minutes. Defining and measuring productivity can be challenging. Here’s how to measure and improve workforce productivity at your company in the modern workplace. In today’s fast-paced business environment, productivity is key to achieving a competitive edge. For HR and business leaders, understanding and managing workforce productivity is crucial. However, defining and measuring productivity can be tough, especially in a world where traditional measures may no longer suffice. That’s where an effective skills and competency management program can help. Here’s how to measure and im ..read more

READ TIME: 4 minutes. Gaining a competitive edge comes from every employee having the right skills to drive success. What is workforce optimization? What does it look like? In today’s fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the curve requires more than simply having a talented workforce. Gaining a competitive edge is about ensuring that every team member has, and is using, the right skills to drive success. That’s where workforce optimization comes in. But what is workforce optimization? What does it look like? What is Workforce Optimization? At its core, workforce optimization is the proc ..read more

Most employers agree that it’s smart to prioritize skills over degrees. Here is the Avilar Competency Model and how it can help your workforce management. “A competency model is a showcasing of what skills are necessary for a position within a company. These models can help professionals understand their requirements for a role or what competencies they might need to excel within the position.” – Indeed Editorial Team With employers embracing skills-based hiring, there is sweeping agreement that a focus on skills over degrees has many benefits. Yet there is still confusion around how to mak ..read more

Competency management systems are used by companies to track and manage workforce skills. What are the top must-have features to look for? Across the country, there’s been a measurable shift toward focusing on skills when making hiring and other workforce decisions. To reach a broader talent pool, an increasing number of employers are eliminating the college degree requirement in many of their job descriptions – relying, instead, on clear skills needed for the role. And to overcome bias in the workplace, business and HR leaders are moving to a competency-based approach to workforce manageme ..read more

Are you looking for the best talent management company for your organization? Don’t rule out the little guy. Here are six reasons a lesser-known talent management company may be the right fit for you. When leaders at small and mid-sized companies need new technologies – including talent management systems – they often have a long list of vendors, products, and solution sets to choose from. Market opinions can be nearly as varied, weighing in on features, point solutions versus platform technologies, price, customer service and so many other variables. Too often, decision makers are automatica ..read more

A viral TikTok #QuietQuit video sparked debates. What is quiet quitting? Why is it happening now? Here’s how to combat #QuietQuit at your workplace. In July 2022, when a TikTok video on “quiet quitting” went viral, the world noticed. It quickly racked up more than four million views from employees and employers around the world. Viewers’ comments include, “Love this. I realised [sic] years ago in corporate that going above and beyond doesn’t get you any further or happier.” And, “The only thing hard work gets you is more work.” As well as, “Sounds like establishing boundaries. Balance is ke ..read more