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HCM Outlook

There’s no question of HCM becoming more data-driven and savvy with AI-enabled technologies. But true HCM Excellence brings order from chaos and clarity from confusion. This research charts a course for HR to unite workforces for a successful future." – Mike Cooke, Brandon Hall Group CEO

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Find Your Excellence

When it comes to Human Capital Management, one size does not fit all. We produce three pieces of HCM content everyday, in a variety of formats, but how we apply those insights is up to you.

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Subscribe to Brandon Hall Group’s network of research, business cases, data, and insights. Specifically designed for Learning, Talent, and HR professionals who want to optimize their organizations processes and maximize their team’s impact on the business. Available for corporate organizations and individuals, or HCM technology companies.

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Certifications

Enhance your career with one of our six certifications that focuses on the learning journey where the exam taker feels they have acquired new competencies and skills that can be applied in their organization. Available for L&D, Leadership Development, Talent Management, DE&I, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition.

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Certifications we offer

CTAS designation

Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (CTA)®

Three-phase program

CLDS designation

Certified Leadership Development Strategist (CLDS)®

Three-phase program

CTMS designation

Certified Talent Management Strategist (CTAS)®

Three-phase program

CHRS designation

Certified Human Resources Strategist (CHRS)®

Three-phase program

CDEIL designation

Certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader (CDEIL)®

Three-phase program

CLS designation

Certified Learning Strategist (CLS)®

Three-phase program

Awards

The Excellence Awards feature two annual programs that recognize the best organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results. The awards attract entrants from leading corporations around the world, as well as mid-market and smaller firms.

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HCM Excellence

Spring Program

Announcements: August

Launch: January 2, 2025

Deadline April 11, 2025

The HCM Excellence Awards® recognize top organizations that successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that achieved superior and measurable results in Human Capital Management. Solution Provider wanting to participate must enter with their corporate client.
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Technology

Fall Program

 

Opened 04.22.2024

Deadline 09.13.2024

The Excellence in Technology showcase ways their Human Capital Management Technology (that they developed or implemented) has measurably benefited an organization. Solution Providers and Corporate are encouraged to enter together or separately.

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Education Technology

Fall Program

 

Opened 04.22.2024

Deadline 09.13.2024

Our education audience now has a dedicated category in the Technology Awards to submit and be reviewed by your peers. Searching for EdTech companies, K-12, colleges/universities, and executive business schools.

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Excellence in Action

Quarterly

Deadline 05.31.2024

Empower your workforce and amplify employee voices with Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Action

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Events

The HCM Excellence Conference takes place at the beginning of each year and runs multiple tracks across human capital management. The DE&I Conference, held over the summer focuses on how Learning, Talent, and HR professionals create strategies to better support today’s diverse workforce.

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Our conferences

Annual HCM Excellence Conference

  • Jan 28-Jan 30, 2025
Brandon Hall Group is famous for its actionable Human Capital Management research. Our annual HCM Excellence Conference delivers the same experience through a 3-day event with leading practices from award-winning organizations along with checklists, self-assessments, models, frameworks, and other tools that you can use to convert insights into measurable benefits for your organization.

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  • Featured Blogs
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Brandon Hall Group™ Launches Groundbreaking Survey
on Learning as a Retention Tool 

Brandon Hall Group™ launches a pulse survey titled "Learning as a Retention Tool" to explore how organizations use learning and development strategies for employee retention. The survey aims to gather insights on innovative approaches to
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September Spotlight: 155 Critical HCM Resources
to Drive Organizational Excellence

This September, Brandon Hall Group's team of expert analysts and researchers has produced an unparalleled collection of 155 unique pieces of content.
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Kineo: Empowering Learning Success

This blog, based on a Kineo briefing with Brandon Hall Group™, dives into Kineo’s services as a provider of digital learning content and platforms.
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Recent posts

Claro Analytics: Empowering Talent Acquisition
with Real-Time Labor Market Insights

This blog, based on a Brandon Hall Group™ analyst briefing, focuses on Claro Analytics, a leading labor market intelligence platform that provides talent acquisition.

Vantage Circle: A Comprehensive
Employee Engagement Platform

This Brandon Hall Group™ analyst briefing blog looks at Vantage Circle’s platform, which includes a variety of features, such as rewards, recognition and wellness programs, that can help to improve employee morale, motivation and performance.

HiBob: Putting People First
with Modern HR Solutions

An analyst briefing with Brandon Hall Group™ reveals HiBob's comprehensive suite of solutions that includes core HR, culture, HR automation, DEI&B, pay transparency, strategic hiring and integrations.

My AI Coach Made Me a Better Leader (No, Really!)

As an analyst and researcher at Brandon Hall Group™, I’ve seen my fair share of learning technologies. But when I experienced first-hand Abilitie’s AI Cases, I realized I was witnessing a significant step forward in leadership development tools.

Bright Software: Revolutionizing L&D Through
Immersive Simulations and AI-Powered Coaching

This blog, based on a Brandon Hall Group™ analyst briefing, explores Bright’s cloud-based platform, highlighting how it empowers organizations to move beyond traditional L&D methods and create a dynamic learning environment that drives measurable results.
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  • Featured Blogs

Mastering the Technical Aspects
of Distributing Customer Education

If organizations don’t offer customer training, it’s often because they struggle with the technology requirements. They often simply need a content distribution solution from an expert, like Rustici Software, which offers guidance and tools to
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For Institute Members Only:
Unlocking the Power of People:
Essential HR and Talent Management Research
from Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group's extensive research library offers a wealth of information on topics ranging from leadership development to performance management.
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Zenger Folkman: Empowering Leaders
Through Data-Driven Development

Zenger Folkman is a leadership development company with a proven approach to building high-performing leaders and teams. Their data-driven solutions empower individuals to leverage their strengths and embrace continuous learning. This blog, based on a
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Recent posts

Brandon Hall Group™ Launches Groundbreaking Survey
on Learning as a Retention Tool 

Brandon Hall Group™ launches a pulse survey titled "Learning as a Retention Tool" to explore how organizations use learning and development strategies for employee retention. The survey aims to gather insights on innovative approaches to reskilling, creating a learning culture, and measuring learning impact. Participants can win prizes and receive exclusive benefits, including complimentary memberships and discounts.

September Spotlight: 155 Critical HCM Resources
to Drive Organizational Excellence

This September, Brandon Hall Group's team of expert analysts and researchers has produced an unparalleled collection of 155 unique pieces of content.

Kineo: Empowering Learning Success

This blog, based on a Kineo briefing with Brandon Hall Group™, dives into Kineo’s services as a provider of digital learning content and platforms.

Claro Analytics: Empowering Talent Acquisition
with Real-Time Labor Market Insights

This blog, based on a Brandon Hall Group™ analyst briefing, focuses on Claro Analytics, a leading labor market intelligence platform that provides talent acquisition.

Vantage Circle: A Comprehensive
Employee Engagement Platform

This Brandon Hall Group™ analyst briefing blog looks at Vantage Circle’s platform, which includes a variety of features, such as rewards, recognition and wellness programs, that can help to improve employee morale, motivation and performance.
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  • Upcoming Webinars

Complimentary Webinars on the latest HCM trends and best practices. Participate live or view them on-demand.

  • October 9, 2024

Maximizing Training Impact: Leveraging Business Metrics and KPIs for Effective Learning Initiatives

Join us for an engaging roundtable on Impact Driven Training. We’ll explore the benefits of using business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance corporate and extended enterprise training initiatives.
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  • October 10, 2024

Selling in the ‘Elimination Market’: Everything You Need To Know About the New HCM Solution Selection Process

Selling in the ‘Elimination Market’: Everything You Need To Know About the New HCM Solution Selection Process
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  • October 22, 2024

Future-Proofing Your Workforce with Personalized Upskilling Strategies

Upskilling has become critical for organizational success in an era of rapid technological change. However, recent Brandon Hall Group research reveals that only 12% of organizations believe their current approach to upskilling is highly effective.
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  • October 29, 2024

How to Build Future-Proof Skills: Essentials in the Age of AI

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, how can professionals and organizations ensure they remain relevant and competitive?
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  • Most Recent Webinars

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  • November 19, 2024

Mastering Learning and Retention: Strategies for a Skilled, Adaptable Workforce

Organizations need to effectively reskill and upskill their workforce. This must be balanced with fostering a culture of continuous learning that engages the workforce. Learning can be a key retention tool if the learning is promoted, created and delivered the right right way. The question is how do you do it?
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  • October 10, 2024

Selling in the ‘Elimination Market’: Everything You Need To Know About the New HCM Solution Selection Process

Selling in the ‘Elimination Market’: Everything You Need To Know About the New HCM Solution Selection Process
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  • October 29, 2024

How to Build Future-Proof Skills: Essentials in the Age of AI

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, how can professionals and organizations ensure they remain relevant and competitive?
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  • September 26, 2024

Selling in the ‘Elimination Market’: Everything You Need To Know About the New HCM Solution Selection Process

Are you struggling with longer sales cycles, lower win rates, and difficulty standing out in the crowded HCM market? The root cause might surprise you: your buyers have fundamentally changed their approach, and they’re actively trying to exclude you from consideration.
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  • October 29, 2024

How to Build Future-Proof Skills: Essentials in the Age of AI

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, how can professionals and organizations ensure they remain relevant and competitive?
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  • October 3, 2024

Empowering Leaders and Employees Through Effective Coaching and Mentoring: Research and Real-World Application

Join Brandon Hall Group and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC for an insightful webinar on creating a robust coaching and mentoring culture in your organization.
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On Demand Webinars

Empowering L&D: AI Use Cases that Actually Work

Urgent: Close Your GenAI Knowledge Gap Before It’s Too Late

An Institute-Only Invitation to Driving Business Impact: The Learning-Performance Convergence Model

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  • Featured Excellence at Work Podcasts

Excellence at Work Episode 243: What’s Trending in the World of Talent, Learning and Leadership?

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Episode 230: Merck and Co. Reveals Their Talent Growth Framework

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Excellence at Work 214: Accenture New Joiner Experience: Bringing Virtual Reality to Onboarding at Scale

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More Excellence at Work Podcasts

Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 278: The L&D Landscape- Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 277: The Changing Face of Change: Navigating Transformation in the Age of AI

Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 276: Building a Global ‘Verizon Family’ in the Face of Challenges

Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 275: Navigating the Integration of AI in the Workplace

Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 274: Exploring the Impact of AI on Learning and Development with CYPHER Learning

Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 273: Level Up Your Leadership: AllenComm’s Cutting-Edge Approach to Transformative Learning

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Testimonials

We recently worked with Brandon Hall Group on a consulting project. They were helpful and informative and provided valuable insights. BHG assisted our project team to broaden our understanding of industry background and perspectives, resulting in more fully informed decisions. In addition, I am pleased with the breadth and depth of the many webinars offered by BHG.
Eric NakagawaSystem Owner, Enterprise LMS Stanford University
Our partnership with BHG is critical to address big challenges and opportunities in L&D that our team is facing each day.
Michelle VielledentDirector, Sales Effectiveness Edwards Lifesciences
We desire and plan to work with BHG for a very long time and as much as possible.
Donato MangialardoSenior Director Of Marketing Docebo
We experienced a wonderful partnership with Brandon Hall Group. We felt as if we had our own internal research team as they provided outstanding support and were very responsive.
Anita Norris DeAngeloDirector And Manager, Talent Development And Learning MUFG
Great responsiveness of the team (from the account manager to the analysts); partner-centric attitude.
Pam BoirosVP Of Corporate Marketing Skillsoft

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