Planning for your organization’s future is what separates a personnel manager from a talent leader. Employees are an important part of any company’s future. Ensuring that your workforce is aligned with the corporate goals, strategy and values is no easy task. Most experts agree there are 7 components to comprehensive talent management:

Thanks to technology, it’s now easier than ever to connect with your friends, family and coworkers with nothing more than a mobile device and an internet connection. With less need for the amenities of a traditional office, comes less need for the traditional 9-5 work schedule. One survey of marketing and advertising executives found that 76% of companies offered some form of flexible work arrangement. There are more than a few reasons a company might incorporate work-flex and remote options within their employment structure. The benefits, in most cases, outweigh the challenges. Of course, “flexible” takes on different meanings based on the needs and structure of the business.

Every organization defines and maps out their talent lifecycle differently. Stages will vary, processes will be different and connections between each phase will be unique to the company’s priorities. That being said, there is (or should be) one standard in every organization’s talent lifecycle – the center.