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Talent management system essential guide
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Video
Enterprise social systems can boost talent management initiatives
In this video, Katherine Jones, director and principal analyst for HCM Technology at Bersin & Associates, explains the most promising applications of social media in talent management. Watch Now
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Article
Top HCM vendors weigh in on mobile, social and cloud
During the "master panel" with Naomi Bloom at the HR Technology Conference, panelists discussed how social and mobile affect HR. Read Now
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Talent management suites are going social, but HR managers are wary
New social tools for recruitment, learning, collaboration and performance management are starting to be integrated into talent management software. Read Now
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Social and recruiting: A natural fit
HR professionals have long been wary of social media, but emerging social enterprise tools tailored to HR may make them change their minds. Read Now
Editor's note
Although HR is a people-oriented profession, HR managers are looking more and more to technology to help transform their processes. The "war for talent" is on, and talent management systems are especially hot in today's HR technology market.
Talent management systems are made up of four modules that are sometimes referred to as pillars: recruitment, performance management, corporate learning and compensation management. Companies can either buy so-called best-of-breed products for each function from a variety of vendors, or an integrated package from a single vendor.
In this guide, learn about the technology and market forces at play in the world of talent management systems, and what they mean for HR buyers. Read best practices and advice from experts and HR practitioners on the daily management and use of talent management systems, and get definitions for common terms. When you've finished reading, put your new knowledge to work by taking a short quiz.
1The rise of the talent management suite
In addition to the technology changing, the talent management market has been fairly tumultuous in recent few years. Because buyers are becoming more interested in purchasing software for all four pillars from a single talent management suite vendor, the market is rapidly consolidating through acquisitions and partnerships. With experts predicting more consolidation on the horizon, read the stories in this section to discover why talent management suites are rising in popularity, learn which vendors are the predominant leaders in talent management and get tips on how to avoid integration challenges.
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Talent management technology market primer
An increasing number of human resources management systems are coming to market.. What are the benefits? Read Now
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Article
Experts say Oracle-Taleo integration on track
Although some Taleo customers report support and renewal changes since Oracle took over, one expert says the integration is on track. Read Now
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Talent management software crown jewel of HCM platform
First comparison of HCM systems by Nucleus Research names SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Taleo to top spots, with Infor, ADP, PeopleFluent, SumTotal close behind. Read Now
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Sidestep talent management suite integration problems in three steps
Integration issues with talent management suites are best avoided by asking the right questions during the vendor selection process, users say. Read Now
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Talent management software is now 'have to have' technology
At Impact 2013, Katherine Jones presented data on HCM technology trends, and gave tips on what 'good, better and best' HR IT systems look like. Read Now
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SelectMinds acquisition helps Oracle keep pace with SAP in HCM world
Experts say Oracle's plan to acquire social recruitment software company SelectMinds will improve and extend its human capital management platform. Read Now
2Tips for buying and implementing talent management systems
It's helpful to have an understanding of the major trends affecting talent management, but what about the micro level -- the software vetting process and day-to-day use of talent management systems? This section contains valuable user anecdotes and expert advice that can help HR buyers select the right talent management system and implement it successfully.
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Article
Mintigo uses assessment tool to base hiring on more than gut feeling
Making a bad hire can be costly. Find out how one sales manager bolstered his hiring process by implementing a talent assessment system. Read Now
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Article
Learning management software can help shrink the skills gap
Not only can learning software instill skills and increase employee retention, one HR manager intends to use it for succession planning. Read Now
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Social performance management platform Work.com scales culture
A user and expert agree that companies need to pitch social performance management to employees to achieve the desired results. Read Now
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Hiring managers view interviews on-demand with video recruitment tool
Ocean Spray uses video recruitment software for on-demand interviews, reducing hiring time and travel costs. Read Now
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Compensation management software simplifies sales rep pay
Read how one company increased incentive visibility and accessibility for its sales force by adopting Xactly mobile compensation management software. Read Now
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Healthcare user decides to stick with PeopleSoft HCM after 9.2 release
The latest version of PeopleSoft's HCM product is alleviating one healthcare company's concerns about the future of the healthcare product line. Read Now
3Talent management terms
Get definitions of some common talent management terms.
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talent management software (TM software)
Talent management software is technology that human resource management professionals use to manage employees as a competitive advantage. Read Now
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recruitment management system
A recruitment management system (RMS) is a set of tools designed to manage the recruiting process. Read Now
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e-recruitment (e-recruiting)
E-recruitment is an umbrella term for any electronic-based recruiting and recruitment management activity. Read Now
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learning management system (LMS)
A learning management system (LMS) is a software application or Web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. Read Now
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Compensation Management
Compensation management is a critical part of talent management and employee retention. Read Now
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performance management software
Performance management software is designed to improve business performance by spurring employee productivity. Read Now
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social sourcing
Social sourcing, also called social recruiting, is a type of e-recruitment in which recruiters and HR managers search for job candidates by using social media sites. It can also refer to the process of gathering referrals from employees to staff a position or to posting an opening on social media websites. Read Now
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human resource management (HRM)
Human resource management (HRM) is the practice of recruiting, hiring, deploying and managing an organization's employees. Read Now
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human capital management (HCM)
Human capital management (HCM) is the comprehensive set of practices for recruiting, managing, developing and optimizing the human resources of an organization. Read Now
4Apply what you've learned
After reviewing the above sections, test your smarts with this short quiz.