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More Articles Tight Budgets Call for Spot-On Learning Investments During lean times, it’s more important than ever that learning investments be made where they are going to produce the most value. Often, that means investing in the organization’s future success and sustainability. Integrating New Execs Takes More than Name-Plate Change in C-Suite Numerous surveys have found that between 30 percent and 50 percent of executive appointments end in termination or resignation. The impact on the individual is significant. It is costly for the organization as well. The best way to avoid this scenario is to create -- and use -- an executive integration plan. Greater Awareness, Paid Work Programs Needed in HR Education College students should learn about professional opportunities in the human resource field sooner, and more opportunities to gain work experience are needed to ensure that these students can succeed when they graduate, according to a study that examines the state of HR higher education released by the Society for Human Resource Management. Lack of Accountability, Capability Are Key Talent Management Challenges Many companies are still struggling to execute effective talent management practices and programs consistently, according to a study released by global human resources consulting firm Hewitt Associates. People Are a Function of Environment Johansson: Diversity Drives Innovation Diversity Efforts Go Beyond Awareness Training Organizational and Employee Development article library

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