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Ten years after publishing its research on the War for Talent, McKinsey produced follow-on work reemphasizing the need to make talent a strategic priority. Despite launching expensive programs to attract and retain talented employees, many senior executives remain frustrated with the results and admit their own failure

Good solid basic principles of walking the walk and talking the talk to create a culture of development.

Week 2 related

Week 2 related

The article identifies a couple of pieces that are important to creating a strong culture in an organization. They include building relationships, trust, the meaning of the work, and the relationship with colleagues. This aligns with much of the previous literature we have read within this course. I have also witnessed this within my organization and department. The department spends a lot of time recruiting people and making sure they will fit the culture of the department. If they have the right credentials but do not seem to align with the culture, we will not hire them. Culture is important in the workplace.

With so many avenues for social media, it is important to have good "branding" for your organization. Something that represents the company and attracts potential candidates.

I agree that good branding is a critical aspect for all organizations to consider in recruiting. It is also important to make sure the brand aligns with the actions of the organization and its employees; otherwise it has the potential to damage the reputation of the organization.

I know many of organizations that utilize this type of branding as a means to re-enforce their product. Their superior talent is supposed to coincide with their product. Its interesting though that many individuals are passed over because they did not necessarily embody the branded traits help by the organization. I wonder who is to blame when the company goes into a nose dive economically?

Nice to know that Macy's is invested in their management development practices.

The research shows authentic self-expression is the key component of high self-esteem.