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Human Resources is hot, and as such technology providers are responding with more and more solutions. And just in time, as the need for technology solutions in some organizations can impact the overall health and wealth of that organization.
As a salesperson, you might be selling into this marketplace. Knowing your buyer’s priorities can help you to better understand where your solution might work. Also, your technology might be able to address some of the top issues HR executives have on their plate.

Another perspective is that this information can be vital to how you may want to navigate your career right now, or better position yourself in the future. Know thy marketplace!

In any event the top 4 rated categories ranked by HR executives in terms of importance to their organizations success in the next 24 months are:

1) Talent Retention
2) Performance Management
3) Leadership Development
4) Talent Acquisition

When asked if these executives believe there is a “War for Talent” 60 % said yes.
45% of those polled said that they felt it would become slightly more difficult to attract and retain talent in the next 12 months- with 34% stating they plan to add 5% or less more employees. 67% also felt that they were somewhat effective in planning for future workforce needs.

The entire article poll is in the “Forecast 2007” edition of Human Resource Executive Magazine.

www.hreonline.com

Great resource for HR information!

Hope Blaythorne