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Consumer Packaged Goods Companies Aren't Hiring for Innovation, Josh Bersin Company Research Reveals

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

In earlier research , The Josh Bersin Company identified that among all the jobs and skills in CPG, "consumer delight" skills such as R&D, marketing, and data analytics are the most in-demand capabilities.

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  • In earlier research , The Josh Bersin Company identified that among all the jobs and skills in CPG, "consumer delight" skills such as R&D, marketing, and data analytics are the most in-demand capabilities.
  • "The CPG industry has radically changed," said Josh Bersin, global industry analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company.
  • "No longer can consumer products companies sell their offerings through intermediaries like retailers, grocers, and Amazon.
  • The Bersin Company report recommends CPG firms ensure their offerings align with customer demands and cost expectations through more robust data analysis.

Josh Bersin Reveals the Seven Secrets Behind the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations in His Compelling New Book, Irresistible

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The seven Irresistible secrets support any work environment and apply to organizations of all sizes and industry segments.

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  • The seven Irresistible secrets support any work environment and apply to organizations of all sizes and industry segments.
  • Josh Bersin, author of Irresistible, global HR research analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, said:
    "Irresistible companies grow faster, they're more profitable, and they innovate and lead.
  • In 2019, Bersin launched the Josh Bersin Academy, the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals.
  • Under the company's umbrella is the Josh Bersin Academy, the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals and a transformation agent for HR organizations.

HBS Professor, Former Senior Workday Executive Join Board of HRIS Training Pioneer

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Monday, October 24, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS , Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Helios Consulting, which helps employers expand their deployment of Workday's HR Information System (HRIS) software to improve and streamline their human capital management (HCM) functions, today announced the appointment of Leighanne Levensaler and Joe Fuller to its board. Levensaler, who previously served as EVP of Corporate Strategy at Workday, and Fuller, co-leader of Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work initiative, will bring their experience to bear on expanding Helios' unique Rise program, the first apprenticeship program in the Workday ecosystem.

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  • "The work of Rise is about not just closing the Workday skills gap, but also creating new pathways to great HRIS jobs for young people," said Helios co-founder Trevor Lee.
  • As Workday has become the HCM platform of choice for nearly 10,000 companies worldwide, including half of the Fortune 500, demand for Workday skills is continuing to accelerate.
  • Backed by pioneering workforce investment firm Achieve Partners, Helios a certified Workday Advisory Partner is addressing this widening talent gap by hiring, training, certifying, and then deploying new Workday professionals to support the implementation, configuration, and integration of Workday modules.
  • Levensaler joins Helios' board after serving for more than a decade in leadership roles at Workday, including as EVP of Corporate Strategy and Co-Head of Workday Ventures.

Mercans Adds Industry Veteran Steve Goldberg to its Board

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Mercans, the global payroll technology leader, has announced that Steve Goldberg has joined its board as a non-executive director.

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  • Mercans, the global payroll technology leader, has announced that Steve Goldberg has joined its board as a non-executive director.
  • The addition of an industry veteran to Mercans board follows several recently announced corporate governance changes to strengthen the board and executive management team of the global payroll and EOR service provider.
  • When announcing Steve Goldbergs appointment, Mercans board said, We welcome Steve as a non-executive director to the board and believe that his long-term industry experience and insights will bring unique perspectives to Mercans.
  • Steve brings not only years of industry experience but also adds an independent and fresh perspective to Mercans strategy and governance structure, said Tatjana Domovits, Mercans Group CEO.

Performance management for hybrid work requires a greater focus on connection and clarity, according to a new report from RedThread Research

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

WOODSIDE, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As organizations negotiate the transition from remote work to a hybrid model, two areas have emerged as paramount to success: clear goals and expectations and a greater sense of connection, according to a new study from RedThread Research. The study found that employees at organizations focused on a "3C" strategy—culture (including goal clarity), capability of managers, and connection—were four times more likely to give a high Net Promoter Score™ and three times more likely to rate their manager as highly effective. To optimize results in hybrid work, organizations should proactively revisit their performance management strategies to ensure they're doing all they can to improve clarity and connection.

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  • To optimize results in hybrid work, organizations should proactively revisit their performance management strategies to ensure they're doing all they can to improve clarity and connection.
  • To optimize results in hybrid work, organizations should proactively revisit their performance management strategies to ensure they're doing all they can to improve clarity and connection.
  • "Our research shows that updating performance management strategies is critical to effectively enable employees during hybrid work.
  • Performance management is an often-overlooked way to help people and organizations perform effectively in major transitions, according to a new report from RedThread, "Performance Management for Hybrid Work," by Garr and Priyanka Mehrotra.

Which learning methods fit your organization best? RedThread Research identifies four key questions to ask

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

WOODSIDE, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- If you're in charge of employee learning and development (L&D), how do you choose which kind of learning to offer? Do you start a mentoring program or create an online course? Are your resources best put toward in-person training or can books and videos get the job done? Do you make these decisions based on employee feedback or do you rely on usage and results data? Where does cost factor in?

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  • A new report from RedThread Research explores how L&D leaders can identify the best fit for their organizations by asking four key questions.
  • A new report published this week by RedThread Research, "Choosing Learning Methods that 'Fit' Your Org," explores how L&D leaders make these decisions and which strategies lead to more effective workforce development.
  • "We found that L&D leaders at organizations with a strong learning culture chose learning methods in starkly different ways than their peers at other organizations."
  • The study found that L&D leaders in organizations with a strong learning culture also experiment more freely with learning methods.

New report from RedThread Research illustrates how organizations can use employee development to advance their diversity and inclusion goals

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

WOODSIDE, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High-performing organizations have discovered an effective new way to advance their goals for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), according to a report from RedThread Research. By broadening access to employee development opportunities, organizations can improve DEIB while creating a more competitive workforce.

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  • High-performing organizations are increasingly turning to employee developmentspecifically, the idea of learning equityto advance their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals.
  • WOODSIDE, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High-performing organizations have discovered an effective new way to advance their goals for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), according to a report from RedThread Research.
  • By broadening access to employee development opportunities, organizations can improve DEIB while creating a more competitive workforce.
  • For complete access to the latest research in human resources and workforce development strategies, become a RedThread Research member .

Demand for People Analytics Tech Soared by 53% in 2021, According to RedThread Research, Driven by the Need to Improve Employee Experience

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

WOODSIDE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New research shows massive year-over-year growth in demand for people analytics technology (PAT), with much of the market targeting solutions to improve employee engagement and experience. The size of the people analytics market, its rapid growth, and the prevalence of investment and acquisitions indicate a strong and deepening commitment to PAT across business verticals.

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  • PAT capabilities focused on employee engagement and the employee experience dominated growth, as organizations searched for ways to retain talent and improve job satisfaction.
  • "We're seeing explosive growth in this sector," said Stacia Garr, cofounder of RedThread Research and coauthor of the report.
  • RedThread estimates the current size of the dynamic and rapidly growing PAT market at upwards of $3 billion.
  • In an HR industry rife with jargon and fluff, RedThread Research connects experience, data, and ideas to provide substance and actionable insights.

Jobcase Strengthens Advisory Board and Board of Directors to Accelerate its Mission to Empower the World's Workers

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

"We could not be more excited about having Valerie and Leighanne join Jobcase in their respective capacities.

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  • "We could not be more excited about having Valerie and Leighanne join Jobcase in their respective capacities.
  • In order for Jobcase to fully achieve our mission for our members, we need to forge bonds with more allies, and we need good counsel and governance.
  • Jarrett will bring her vast experience advocating for a more equitable America to help Jobcase empower workers and position them for success.
  • She is also a senior advisor for Opportunity@Work and contributes as an advisory board member for Landit and League.

Josh Bersin Taps Perceptyx as a Strategic Technology Partner

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b"TEMECULA, Calif., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perceptyx , the leading employee listening and people analytics platform, has been selected as a strategic technology partner for research initiatives headed by HR luminary Josh Bersin and his team of analysts.

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  • b"TEMECULA, Calif., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perceptyx , the leading employee listening and people analytics platform, has been selected as a strategic technology partner for research initiatives headed by HR luminary Josh Bersin and his team of analysts.
  • Perceptyx has a highly experienced team that welcomes collaboration and provides invaluable insights,\xe2\x80\x9d said Bersin.
  • Josh Bersin Research delivers research and advisory services to help leaders and HR professionals tackle the ever-evolving challenges and needs of today\xe2\x80\x99s workforces.
  • The Josh Bersin Academy is the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals and a transformation agent for HR organizations.