Last week Brandon Hall Group published 22 pieces of research – 2 new proprietary research reports, 11 technology case studies, 2 research launches, 2 responses to member inquiries, 2 solution provider profiles, and 3 research-based blogs.
In this blog, we will make public some of these reports (click on the links) as a way for non-members to familiarize themselves with our research:
- Summary of 2015 Training Benchmarking Study
- KnowledgeGraphic on Paradox of Hiring Needs and Actions
- Laci Loew on a New Equation for Change Management
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Here is an overview of research released the week of July 13-19.
Major Research Reports
Research Summary: 2015 Training Study
This research summary provides the Top 5 findings of Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 Training Study. Topics include size of training budgets, per-learner cost, cost for one hour of training, who controls the training budget (the answer may surprise you), number of hours spent in training, and more.
KnowledgeGraphic: What Are We Thinking?
This KnowledgeGraphic, based on data from Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 Talent Shortage and Hiring Study, looks at some of the progressive strategies and recruiting efforts organizations are generally NOT utilizing, while at the same time reporting that high-quality talent is hard to attract and hire.
Technology Reviews from Brandon Hall Group
Excellence Awards in Technology
Cognitive Advisors
This awards technology review focuses on the TREK application from Cognitive Advisors. This earned Cognitive Advisors a Gold Award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Bloomfire
This awards technology review focuses on the social learning and collaboration tools provided by Bloomfire. The 5-year-old organization supports more than a quarter of a million users worldwide with its platform. This earned Bloomfire a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Social Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Upside Learning
This awards technology review focuses on FRED, a Framework for Responsive eLearning Development developed by Upside Learning. This earned Upside Learning a Silver Award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Micron/Visier
This awards technology review focuses on the workforce analytics solutions Visier provided for Micron, a $16 billion company providing semiconductors worldwide. This earned the companies a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Unique HR or Workforce Management Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Convergence Training
This awards technology review focuses on Convergence Mobile from Convergence Training. This earned Convergence a Silver Award for Best Advance in Performance Support Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Intrepid Learning
This awards technology review focuses on the Corporate MOOC from Intrepid Learning. This earned Intrepid a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Racepoint Global
This awards technology review focuses on Ignite Leadership offered by Racepoint Global. This earned Racepoint Global a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Social Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Seertech
This awards technology review focuses on iLearningPlus from Seertech Solutions. This earned Seertech Solutions a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training in the 2014 Technology Awards.
UL Workplace Health & Safety
This awards technology review provides a look at the PureSafety Safety Management System from UL. This earned UL a Silver Award for Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training in the 2014 Technology Awards program.
CrossKnowledge
This awards technology review focuses on the learning integration capabilities of the CrossKnowledge Hub tool set. This earned CrossKnowledge a Silver Award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
SAP
This awards technology review offers insights into the content authoring capabilities of SAP’s Workforce Performance Builder. This earned SAP a Silver Award for Best Advance in Content Authoring Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Solution Provider Profiles
Xerox Global Learning Services
This solution provider profile features Xerox Global Learning Services, which provides worldwide, end-to-end learning outsourcing service including performance consulting services, course and curriculum design and development services, and administration and logistics services. The profile includes insights from Brandon Hall Group’s Mollie Lombardi.
Take the Interview
This solution provider profile features Take the Interview, a company that offers a SaaS platform to the talent acquisition industry that solves challenges associated with the interview process. The company offers digital interviewing solutions and workflow solutions to eliminate coordination challenges, and analytics to help drive an optimal interview process. The profile includes insights from Talent Acquisition Analyst Kyle Lagunas.
Research Launches
Learning & Development Strategy Study
Brandon Hall Group invites you to participate in our annual online Learning & Development Strategy Survey. Your survey responses are critical in helping gain insight into how organizations develop, implement and measure their L&D strategies. We encourage participation from any and all potential respondents, as we are looking to compare results by region, organization size, and industry.
Questions from Members
One great benefit of Brandon Hall Group members is the ability to ask questions of our HCM analyst team and get quick answers, usually within 24 hours. The questions answered this week included:
- Do you have reports regarding the changing role of HR to more of a strategic role?
- Do you have current research or best practices on use of the 9-block or 9-box in talent planning?
Research-based Blogs
A New Equation for Change
Transformational change is the plan for moving from one’s “current state” to a desired “future state.” The implementation of any talent strategy requires change – letting go of existing processes, behaviors, and attitudes and a move to new ones that achieve and sustain the desired business outcomes. In her blog, Laci Loew shares her insights on how to drive change and what elements are included in the change equation.
What Are You Spending On Your Hires?
According to Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 research, only 10% of organizations have an optimized talent acquisition strategy that reflects organizational goals — a slight increase from 8% in 2014. This clearly highlights an opportunity for companies to improve overall hiring results by reducing poor hires and increasing good ones. In her blog, Madeline Laurano shares some cost of hire figures from the latest survey in the field.
Creating Powerful, Authentic Culture Stories
Onboarding isn’t just a transactional experience — it’s a time to link employees with the mission and culture of the organization. One powerful way to do that is with an age-old form of communication: stories. In his block, Ben Eubanks talks about the power of authenticity when companies use storytelling methods to inspire and engage their employees.
