2023-11-01 10:00
Seattle, WA, October, 30, 2023 - i4cp, the world's leading authority on next practices in human capital, is putting its research into practice with the launch of i4cp Advisory Services. Buil… Read More
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2023-10-26 16:21
Two difficult questions for which there are no simple answers:What should the role of employers be in times of crisis?And, should organizations make public statements about macro events&mdas&hell…Read More
2023-10-25 12:00
An i4cp Next Practices in Action ArticlePerformance management is no longer limited to formal, infrequent reviews and rigid structures; it's about fostering a culture of growth and developme… Read More
2023-09-21 00:00
Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, is quickly revolutionizing business functions worldwide. As discoverers of next practices in human capital, at i4cp we wanted to kno… Read More
2023-08-14 11:00
This marks the 7th year the human capital leader has been recognized for its rapid growthSeattle, WA. (August 15, 2023) — Inc. Magazine recognized the Institute for Corporate Productiv… Read More
2023-07-17 21:30
Workforce productivity is waning worldwide, according to measures in multiple countries.No one seems to know exactly why, but the theories are plentiful:Forced return-to-office made workers… Read More
2023-07-06 10:10
There is no question that the disruptive potential of generative AI—tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, Google's Bard, Microsoft's Copilot, etc.—will impact organizational learning and d… Read More
2023-06-29 09:00
How is generative AI (i.e. ChatGPT and other content-generating tools) used within large organizations—and specifically within HR—and what are the implications for the future of… Read More
2023-06-08 11:00
Most (72%) of the 320 HR and talent leaders surveyed last week by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) reported that their companies openly support the LGBTQ+ community.About one… Read More
2023-05-23 12:30
Seattle, WA - The Association for Talent Development (ATD) have announced that Kevin Oakes, CEO of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), was selected as the recipient of the prest… Read More
2023-05-18 14:30
Accomplished professor, author, and expert in networks and collaboration adds significant insight and experience to i4cp's Next Practice researchSEATTLE, May 18, 2023 - The Institute for Cor… Read More
2023-03-22 21:13
No one goes into business or starts their HR career saying, "I want to purchase HR software someday!"We want to build things, help customers, and improve the lives of employees. But along th… Read More
2023-03-07 11:10
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)—a leading global human capital research firm, is pleased to announce the ten finalists in its 2023 Next Practice Awards competition. Exc… Read More
2023-03-07 10:31
Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural producti… Read More
2023-03-02 10:51
"DE&I is divisive.""What about people with other political views?""We don't have that problem here.""This is distracting us from real business concerns."If you've worked in the DE&I… Read More
2023-02-28 10:40
In a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) gathering of total rewards leaders, an informal poll asked group members this question: How aligned are your business and HR leaders o… Read More
2023-02-08 09:30
What will be the biggest issue facing businesses in 2023 and beyond? I'll give you a hint: It's not a recession.In a recent study, the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) found that… Read More
2023-02-01 11:30
New global study by i4cp shows an inextricable link between the cultural health of an organization and its financial performance. It also unveils The Toxic 9 … traits that can derail… Read More
2023-01-25 10:20
Record-breaking inflation, worry about a global recession, which many believe is already underway, and an aggressively competitive talent market made 2022 a challenging year for members of i… Read More
2023-01-24 10:30
If talent acquisition (TA) leaders expected (or hoped for) a return to some semblance of equilibrium as the pandemic crisis abated, they know that things have been anything but. That's not t… Read More
2023-01-19 09:25
Non-stop disruption, be it positive or negative, has served to raise the profile and prominence of chief diversity officers and diversity, equity, and inclusion functions. Despite this, comp… Read More
2023-01-18 10:44
The past few years have brought dramatic shifts in the ways people work—and work model strategy remains unsettled for many employers. In line with i4cp's other five boards, when asked… Read More
2023-01-17 10:55
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. There's been a fundamental shift in the relationship between employees and employers, and companies can't compete on compensation and benefits… Read More
2023-01-13 12:25
As employers explored new workforce models and arrangements the past three years, members of i4cp's People Analytics Board can attest that people analytics (PA) has stepped into the role of… Read More
2023-01-11 11:32
Chief People Officer Wendy Barnes will present at the i4cp 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona (March 27-30, 2023) and will speak on transparency and the future of work… Read More
2023-01-10 10:09
Roche's Sr. Global Network Catalyst Hemerson Paes will join us at the i4cp 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona (March 27-30, 2023) to present on visible collaboration t… Read More
2023-01-06 20:13
The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was released this week. This included the JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary) data on Wednesday, and The Employment… Read More
2023-01-05 10:00
What will HR look like in 2023?As outlined in i4cp's 2022 Priorities & Predictions report, The Talent Imperative, the ability to find and retain the skilled talent needed for the future… Read More
2023-01-03 10:18
The recruiter's dream: the ideal candidate accepts the offer. They will fill a pivotal role and bring skill, expertise, and energy to the organization. Everyone is psyched.The nightmare: the… Read More
2022-12-20 12:30
For years, i4cp has benefited from the collective wisdom of our six boards—i4cp's exclusive peer groups of senior executives who collaborate to explore next practices, build evidence-b… Read More
2022-12-18 19:20
More than a few things happened in 2022, and i4cp's research team—in coordination with our amazing member community—produced some terrific resources to help guide you and your te… Read More
2022-12-13 14:16
No two companies are the same—from how, why, when, and where they started, to the various aspects of everyday operations—each has a unique story to tell. Organizations that stand… Read More
2022-12-07 08:02
Gary Hamel is one of the world's most influential and iconoclastic business thinkers. He has worked with leading companies across the globe and is a dynamic and sought-after management speak… Read More
2022-11-18 21:06
Chief People Officer Ana White will present at the i4cp 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona (March 27-30, 2023) and give attendees insight into F5's successful culture… Read More
2022-11-17 07:00
Greg Hoffman, Founder & Principal of Modern Arena, former Chief Marketing Officer at Nike, and author of the terrific book Emotion by Design: Creative Leadership Lessons from a Life at N… Read More
2022-11-15 07:23
Dress for Success CEO Michele Meyer-Shipp will join us on stage at the i4cp 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona (March 27-30, 2023) to discuss gender inequality. She re… Read More
2022-11-11 08:00
Corporations are under relentless pressure from stakeholders to show that they care about more than bottom-line profits, creating an entire industry around organizations' environmental, soci… Read More
2022-11-08 18:38
An Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) survey of over 500 HR professionals has found that 73% would not accept an HR job at Twitter.The survey launched within hours of the news break… Read More
2022-11-04 17:36
The latest data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was released this week. This included the JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary) data on Tuesday, and then The Employme… Read More
2022-11-03 07:30
In the years that i4cp has been studying organizational culture, one thing has always been clear: companies that have a learning culture generally are very healthy.My favorite example is Mic… Read More
2022-10-25 07:30
New data from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) shows that companies' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments have positive impact on business outcomes, but onl… Read More
2022-10-21 17:09
In September 2022, i4cp conducted a survey for the Wall Street Journal and partnered with members of our Chief Diversity Officer Board to explore the state of corporate supplier diversity in… Read More
2022-10-13 08:00
The debate continues about returning workers to the office, even if i4cp research makes clear that mandating face time isn't a great idea. There's even a strong case that CEOs are the people… Read More
Around The World In One Virtual Workday: Developing Strong Global Team Leaders (i4cp Login Required)
2022-10-06 07:00
Global organizations have struggled more with attrition the past 12 months than others, according to research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and Fortune.The study, The… Read More
2022-09-29 08:30
Despite soaring inflation and fears of a looming recession, quit rates remain at historic highs, and job openings continue to set records. While conventional wisdom may say that employees ar… Read More
2022-08-30 12:00
Despite widespread public concern about rampant inflation, soaring prices, and fears of a recession, many employers aren't assessing or investing in the financial well-being of their workfor… Read More
2022-08-24 09:44
I'm flabbergasted at how divisive "return to office" discussions have become. One senior executive recently said to me "it's more emotionally charged than layoffs."Many have told me they wil… Read More
2022-08-11 09:30
Some sectors of the economy, such as newer technology companies, have recently announced layoffs. Others such as Google and Apple, have announced slowdowns in hiring, and Amazon and Walmart… Read More
2022-08-09 09:35
We've been talking a lot about the importance of connection these days. No longer tethered to an office building that served as our traditional connection framework, we have to think more in… Read More
2022-07-18 09:30
Whether we like it or not, organizations are expected to act as cultural and social leaders—some do so willingly—viewing this as part of the roles they play in the local, regiona… Read More
2022-06-30 09:30
A recent LinkedIn article with the provocative title, "15 Jobs You'll Be Recruiting for in 2030", definitely enticed me to click and read. It linked to a similar article from the World Econo… Read More
2022-06-21 09:30
Rolling out rainbow-themed products and events each June is a popular corporate practice—but do those rainbows spell authentic alignment between a company's stated values and its actio… Read More
2022-06-15 12:30
i4cp/Fortune study shows that high-performance organizations are more likely to attract and retain talent by competing on the strength of their cultures over compensationSeattle, WA - Data g… Read More
2022-06-09 09:30
The current global skills and labor shortage is perceived by most leaders as posing the greatest disruption to businesses and organizations in 2022. While it's clear at this point that the n… Read More
2022-06-07 10:00
New data from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) shows that the current effect of the anticipated overturning of Roe v. Wade on workplace culture is more positive than negative… Read More
2022-06-03 17:55
The Great Resignation. The Great Reshuffle. Workers have the upper hand.We've all heard this persistent theme—one that most organizations have been experiencing firsthand for the past… Read More
2022-05-31 18:12
While some employers have responded to the expected overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court by making announcements about supporting employees in accessing abortion services, et… Read More
2022-05-12 10:00
If you haven't heard about the anti-work movement yet, you likely will soon. Here's a primer: It is indeed (albeit loosely organized) a movement, coalesced on a discussion thread on Reddit… Read More
2022-04-13 09:56
One of the many areas of work life that was significantly disrupted in early 2020 was the way new employees were onboarded into organizations. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, on-site workers ne… Read More
2022-04-06 16:23
This popular article, authored by Michaela Corning, was originally published by i4cp in 2009 and updated in 2022.It's that time of (the lunar) year again. The holy month of Ramadan began rec… Read More
2022-04-06 12:41
This popular article, authored by Michaela Corning, was originally published by i4cp in 2009 and updated in 2022.With an estimated 3.45 million Muslims living in the U.S. and 1.8 billion wor… Read More
2022-03-29 09:30
I conducted an informal poll this week of people in my social network, asking them about their sense of personal well-being and wheter they've seen signs of strain among their co-workers.I h… Read More
2022-03-22 09:00
A recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study on HR Capability and Design asked this question of senior-ranking HR leaders representing 122 large organizations (those with more… Read More
2022-03-16 17:32
Employers worldwide have mobilized to get employees and their families out of Russia and Ukraine according to the results of a new survey of nearly 200 business leaders by the Institute for… Read More
2022-03-09 11:33
Nearly every aspect of our lives can be hyper-personalized today. Personalization isn't new, but over the past few years, we've become increasingly accustomed to having technology deliver wh… Read More
2022-03-09 05:05
Organizations large and small face challenging and potentially life-saving situations tied to the Russia-Ukraine War, including ensuring the physical safety of employees in the region, manag… Read More
2022-03-07 11:33
Dawn Klinghoffer, Vice President of HR Business Insights at Microsoft, will speak at the i4cp 2022 Next Practices Now Conference (both in-person and virtually) about how the revered company… Read More
2022-03-01 12:59
Flexibility is ranked as a leading driver of talent attraction and retention, yet only 33% of large organizations consider employee input when determining where work is performed, according… Read More
2022-02-23 10:30
"You can't make Oreos at home; people have to go to work in manufacturing facilities."This observation by Brooke Finlayson, chief learning officer of Mondelez International—the multina… Read More
2022-02-22 10:30
The events of 2020-21 helped to normalize attending and conducting meetings and training online for many workers. Things are changing again, as many employees who had shifted to remote work… Read More
2022-02-16 08:21
Getty Images' Senior Director of Culture & Development Marie Potter explains how embracing change can build a strong culture and positive well-being for employees both personally and pro… Read More
2022-02-15 10:00
We often talk about the future of work like it is some distant idea, but the future of work is now. In advance of her presentation at the i4cp 2022 Next Practices Now Conference (March 14 … Read More
2022-02-10 11:14
Learning expert and Broadway producer Elliott Masie shares his message to Chief Learning and Talent Officers on how to face and create a workforce that is both stable and content by focusing… Read More
2022-02-08 11:02
Microsoft's Corporate VP of Modern Work Jared Spataro shares insights about how organizations can bring purpose and value to frontline workers. Jared will present at the i4cp 2022 Next Pract… Read More
2022-02-03 15:27
People analytics (PA) leaders have stepped up during the pandemic, providing the data and analytics critical to helping leaders make sense of chaos and stay on the leading edge. Indeed, peop… Read More
2022-02-03 10:00
Two years of multiple crises that required human resources (HR) to respond and lead decisively resulted in recognition of the valuable strategic contributions of HR leaders to business outco… Read More
2022-02-02 10:32
Succession planning / management has long been a high priority at many organizations. But for some, there is now real urgency due to a range of recent changes to the leadership and critical… Read More
2022-02-01 10:37
Total Rewards leaders say that talent attraction and retention—especially of top talent and employees in critical roles—is their singularly most pressing concern. The lingering C… Read More
2022-01-31 15:30
New York Times bestselling author Daniel H. Pink will keynote the i4cp 2022 Next Practices Now Conference, capping off the three-day event focused on the HR and workforce challenges facing o… Read More
2022-01-28 17:20
CEO, bestselling author, thought leader, and industry legend Bev Kaye shares insights about how high-performance organizations can retain more talent and enhance the overall employee experie… Read More
2022-01-26 11:11
Talent acquisition (TA) leaders share the ever-increasing pressures and expectations experienced by their CHRO, CDO, and other functional head colleagues—to deal with uncertainty, tale… Read More
2022-01-25 11:12
Talent supply challenges (both retaining and hiring), the impact of hybrid and flexible work models, and equitably dealing with vaccine mandates are all top 2022 priorities for members of i4… Read More
2022-01-24 10:45
As with their HR colleagues more broadly, talent and learning leaders and their teams have been relied upon more than ever in the past couple of years to solve major business challenges such… Read More
2022-01-21 10:21
The stated purpose of the Institute for Productivity (i4cp) is to discover and advance next practices in human capital. What's a next practice? Put simply, it's a practice that our research… Read More
2022-01-20 10:03
Last week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling to halt the OSHA test-or-vaccinate mandate for businesses clearly signaled that leaders are back in the hot seat when it comes to responsibility for dec… Read More
2022-01-19 10:29
The profile of the CHRO (and the HR function in general) has risen exponentially in the past two years in visibility, significance, and recognized contributions to the business.The increased… Read More
2022-01-14 11:00
Organizational cultures that include DE&I as a core value and business consideration are currently winning the talent game—and that's by design. Research from the Institute for Cor… Read More
2022-01-13 10:30
Charlotte A. Burrows, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), will keynote the i4cp 2022 Next Practices Now Conference, the #1 rated HR event for senior leaders.The… Read More
2022-01-05 17:20
How effective is the HR function at your organization at helping to shape the vision of the future organization? Despite its importance, only 15% of senior HR leaders recently surveyed by i4… Read More
2021-12-27 10:00
More than a few things happened in 2021, and our research team—in coordination with our amazing member community—produced some terrific reports, articles, tools, and more to help… Read More
2021-12-20 12:12
Two famous people, physicist Niels Bohr and baseball player Yogi Berra, are credited with saying that "Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future." Joking aside, trying to pre… Read More
2021-12-16 08:20
In a season where frustration and fatigue are common emotions almost everywhere you look, we have experienced the joy of getting to know more than 25 up-and-coming HR leaders over the last s… Read More
2021-12-14 10:00
You've been in the throes of planning for some type of ‘return to office' for the better part of a year now—and it's almost time to execute on your plans. You've spent hours thin… Read More
2021-12-09 12:30
In Major League Baseball's postseason playoffs, a player is chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in each series, culminating in the MVP of the championship round, the World Series. But a… Read More
2021-12-08 11:00
The events of 2020-21 helped to normalize, for many employees, holding meetings and conducting training online. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic led millions of employees to start worki… Read More
2021-12-03 17:36
CHRO of Lyra Health to add experience and insight as the research firm continues its significant growth Seattle, WA, December 3, 2021: The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)—t… Read More
2021-11-30 12:30
In May 2021, 72% of senior HR executives at large organizations (1,000 or more employees) surveyed by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) said they anticipated at least a moderat… Read More
2021-11-17 17:11
In August, we launched the Getting Hybrid Work Right meeting series, a biweekly forum for peers—primarily HR leaders and decision makers—to discuss and share ideas regarding to r… Read More
2021-11-17 11:00
The skills most urgently needed by organizations are not the easiest to develop—and for too long have been discounted or dismissed altogether as fluff in some corporate circles.But bey… Read More
2021-11-09 11:45
As a growing number of companies experience the exodus of critical talent, there's reason to suspect this trend will only add to global delays in logistics and longer waits to obtain basic g… Read More
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