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Lexy Martin (profile) is Director of Research and Analytics at CedarCrestone. We spoke with Lexi about CedarCrestone’s 11 year study of the state of talent management technology. This study involves surveying over 800 organizations around the globe about how they use technology to address workforce needs. Lexi shares intriguing observations about how talent management technology is evolving from a focus on automation and consistency to a slowly growing focus on transformation and strategic change. She notes how some of the major innovations in the use of technology may come from companies outside of the US that are not wedded to older talent management processes rooted in outdated “paper based” methods. A former “futurist”, Lexi also provides some great observations about the world of talent management in general.

Whether you are an early adopter, lagging indicator, or firmly in the middle of the pack you will still be affected by technology. Find out how talent management technology may impact you and your company now and five years from now, this week on People Performance Radio.

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Paul Falcone (profile) is VP of Human Resources for Nickelodeon and author of several best-selling books on talent management including “101 tough conversations to have with employees: a manager’s guide to addressing performance, conduct, and discipline challenges”. Paul shares techniques for dealing with difficult performance issues in ways that increase the chance of turning around underperforming employees while simultaneously decreasing the potential of putting a company at legal risk due to making inappropriate or questionable termination decisions. Providing stories and methods rooted in extensive applied experience dealing with the good, the bad, and the ugly of talent management, Paul offers up rich information about how to deal with even the most troublesome performance issues.

Wisdom from 20 years of HR experience distilled into a 20 minute interview. If you crave this sort of high grade talent management information then do yourself a favor and listen to Paul Falcone this week on People Performance Radio.

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Josh Bersin (profile) is president of Bersin & Associates, a company focused on helping companies understand and maximize the value of enterprise learning and talent management technology. A highly regarded expert on the use and business impact of talent management methods, Josh shares insights about how companies can maximize the value of technology enabled talent management practices. He draws on his personal experience combined with Bersin & Associates vast research base to provides a variety of illustrative stories and data-based observations about the current and future state of talent management.

What talent management tools tend to provide the most value for companies, regardless of their industry? Do forced ranking talent management methods work better than methods that focus on more objective, developmental feedback? What is the first step companies should take when exploring the use of talent management technology? Hear the answers to these and other questions from someone who has probably thought about them far more than you, this week on People Performance Radio.

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Andrea Wieland (profile) is CEO of the International Center for Performance and Health (ICPH), a company that helps leaders and their companies develop health-based cultures that increase employee productivity while decreasing health care costs. A former Olympic athlete, Andrea and ICPH integrate methods drawn from the business world with knowledge and techniques from psychological research, nutrition, and health to help companies ensure employees show up for work fully engaged and motivated to drive business results. Andrea shares several useful tips for creating a more healthy organization including how to manage energy instead of time and how to make major improvements in organizational health through small changes to your company’s lifestyle.

If you want both a healthy heart and a healthy revenue stream or are simply looking to grow your bottom line while shrinking your waistline, then do something good for your ears and listen to Andrea Wieland this week on People Performance Radio.