Brandon Hall Group last week published 21 pieces of research – 1 major research report, 3 technology selection tools, 2 solution provider profile, 1 webinar, 8 technology case studies, and 6 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:
- The Art of HCM Technology Planning
- Technology Review: Sears Segno
- Technology Selection Tool: Use-Case Scenario
But our research is just one piece of a Brandon Hall Group Membership. Contact us at [email protected] for more information on membership.
Here is an overview of research released May 11-17.
Major Research Reports
The Art of HCM Technology Planning
This series provides an overview on research about HCM systems planning, along with templates for gathering requirements for new technology, building a business case for the new technology, and building use cases that prospective vendor partners can build demos around to show how the technology works in your organization’s specific environments.
Frameworks/Models/Tools
Technology Selection Tool: Use-Case Template
This tool provides a template for organizations in the market for new HCM technology to create use cases. The purpose of a use case is to document a day in the life of several user types that will potentially interact with the system an organization is selecting. The template includes a demo script for vendors under consideration.
Technology Selection Tool: Business-Case Template
This is a business-case template that organizations seeking to purchase new technology can use to show the benefits that an investment in HCM technology will have on the organization. Combined with Brandon Hall Group requirements-gathering and use-case documents, these tools enable you to successfully select new technology to move your business forward.
Technology Selection Tool: Requirements Gathering
This tool is a worksheet that allows organizations to think through and record requirements needed for any type of HCM technology that they may be looking to purchase.
Solution Provider Profiles
Intrepid Learning
This solution provider profile focuses on Intrepid Learning Inc., which features a next-generation platform with an integrated social and mobile-first experience. Configurable as the Intrepid Learning Hub or Intrepid Corporate MOOC, the platform is cloud-based. The profile includes analyst insights from David Wentworth, Brandon Hall Group’s Senior Learning Analyst.
Toptal LLC
This solution provider profile focuses on Toptal, a curated talent marketplace that connects start-ups, businesses, and organizations to a global network of the best freelance software developers. The company pre-screens developers using a combination of algorithmic tests, technical interviews, English/verbal interviews, and paired programming projects. The profile includes analyst insights from Madeline Laurano, VP and Principal Analyst for Talent Acquisition for Brandon Hall Group.
Technology Reviews from Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology
SmartRecruiters
This technology review focuses on the SmartRecruiters hiring platform. The provider has headquarters in San Francisco and Krakow, Poland, and more than 500 customers worldwide. SmartRecruiters earned a Gold Award for Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Sears Segno
This technology review offers a look at the Segno platform developed by Sears as part of its omnichannel business change strategy. The tool focuses not just on learning, but on competency management within the organization. The company is an $8.5 billion retail firm with more than 150,000 employees. This earned Sears a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards program.
Absorb LMS
This technology review focuses on Absorb LMS from Blatant Media. The $9 million provider, based in Canada, has more than 1,200 customers worldwide in a variety of industries. Highlights include HTML5 mobile capabilities and a focus on ease of use and administration. This earned a Gold Award for Best Advance in Learning Management Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
QuantumConnect
This technology review focuses on the project management tools for L&D professionals offered by QuantumConnect. The organization is based in Bloomington, Indiana, and serves learning, consulting, and corporate clients. The company earned a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Learning Management Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Appical
This technology review focuses on the onboarding tool Appical. The company is a $1.7 million solution provider based in Amsterdam and currently focusing on markets in Europe and the US. Appical earned a Bronze Award for Best Advance in Onboarding Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
HealthcareSource
This technology review looks at the functionality of HealthcareSource’s cloud-based recruiting tools. HealthcareSource is a US-based $40 million provider of healthcare-related HCM technology. This earned the company a Silver Award for Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Hurix Systems
This technology review looks at the ePublishing and eReader tools available from Hurix Systems. The $10 million, India-based organization provides support to publishers, educators, and corporate clients worldwide. This earned Hurix a Gold Award for Best Advance in Mobile Learning Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Klick Health
This technology review focuses on the recognition tools at Klick Health. Klick is a $100 million advertising firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. This earned the company a Silver Award for Best Advance in Rewards and Recognition Technology in the 2014 Technology Awards.
Webinar
Creating the Path to Career Success for Healthcare Workers
Finding and holding on to great talent is of critical importance to all organizations, but in the specialized world of healthcare, it can get tricky. Mollie Lombardi, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Brandon Hall Group, and Jeff Stevens, Chief HR Officer at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center, created a path to success for its workforce, and how you can too.
Research-based Blogs
Moving From Ho-Hum to Game-Changing Employee Messaging
GuideSpark’s executive briefing Thursday left attendees impressed. In just seven short years since its inception in 2008, GuideSpark has amalgamated knowledge in key HR processes, video expertise, a rich portfolio of content, and a SaaS-based platform to alert employees about critical compensation and benefits changes in interactive and fun ways. In her blog post Laci Loew talks about her experience at the GuideSpark event and what companies should know about this provider.
Strategic Talent Acquisition: 3 Recommendations for Retailers
Retailers face a unique set of challenges when identifying and attracting talent. With most of the workforce comprised of hourly or part-time labor, finding quality talent in a short period of time is no small task. In her blog post, Madeline Laurano discusses some of the challenges and opportunities for retail employers.
The 4 Cs of Tomorrow’s Best Darn Leaders
Mastery of certain leadership competencies is required for accelerating business results and CEOs, other business stakeholders, and HR leaders confirm that. In her blog, Laci Loew discusses some of the latest findings from the 2015 State of Leadership Development Study as well as some of the key competencies that companies expect from their leaders.
Report from the Road: Cornerstone Convergence ’15 Wrap-up
From a learning start-up to one of the last remaining stand-alone talent management suites, Cornerstone OnDemand has had quite a journey in the past 16 years. In this blog post, Mollie Lombardi discusses some of the takeaways from the Cornerstone Convergence event. In addition, she looks at some of the latest improvements the company is making to its technology.
Creating Content to Attract the Modern Learner
It’s time to step away from traditional course development and maintenance practices and explore the power a learning content management system can offer your organization. In this blog post, David Wentworth discusses this shift and offers an invitation to a webinar where Brandon Hall Group and Xyleme leaders will delve into the topic and how to leverage an LCMS for learning success.
Wellness Programs: Get Results or Go Away
If you haven’t been keeping tabs over the last few months, there has been some increasing friction between the EEOC and the corporate world over a seemingly harmless set of programs–those focusing on employee wellness. In his blog post, Ben Eubanks looks at what this trend means for businesses as well as some of the implications for wellness in general after the latest rulings.
