By Ed Cohen
Human capital is the single largest expense for most organizations, yet many companies have not viewed it as a means to achieve greater business goals by making that human capital more productive. Fortunately, many of today's executives and business leaders are realizing that investment in their workforce—often referred to as “Talent Management”—is the most effective way to get there.
Businesses can increase their competitive advantages by actualizing, maximizing, and assessing the talent that resides in their workforce. One way companies are achieving this is by integrating their learning and development initiatives with performance management. By more closely aligning learning with performance goals, organizations can gain a better understanding of where the specific skills, knowledge, and leadership exist within their organization. They can then leverage this insight to maximize their employees' talents, thereby generating substantial increases in work-force productivity.
A learning management system (LMS)—Web-based software that deploys, manages, tracks, and reports on learning—is the cornerstone of a strong talent management plan. It allows organizations to register employees for classes, track their progress, record test scores, indicate class completions, and, where relevant, enhance compliance with federal and industry regulations. Companies across several industries are realizing tangible return on investment.
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