How do you hire the best when hiring anyone is getting harder and harder?

UNC Program Director Laura Butcher and Don Lang urge HR leaders and hiring managers to develop a Talent Mindset for competitive advantage. This whitepaper will examine what a Talent Mindset is, how to define your organization’s talent brand, and how to build your Virtual Bench.

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Key Highlights

This resource will examine:

  • How to identify the factors that draw talent to your company

  • The cost of a bad hire

  • Who should care about hiring the best

  • The Virtual Bench and how you can fill yours

  • The benefits of an internal talent review

UPCOMING

Conferences and Events

  • May 13–16, 2025 | Chapel Hill, NC

    Talent Management Institute, Spring 2025

    The Talent Management Institute provides simple, science-based, talent-building processes for driving organizational performance. Develop the skills you need to be a talent-building leader.

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  • May 27, 2025 | Virtual

    Lead with Impact: The Essential Role of Storytelling in Leadership

    In this interactive webinar with UNC Executive Development’s Heidi Schultz, you will learn how storytelling can transform your leadership approach, enhancing your ability to connect, inspire, and motivate teams within your organization.

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  • September 11, 2025 | Washington, DC

    ATD Government Workforce Conference 2025

    Hosted by the Association for Talent Development, this event showcases human capital and talent development best, proven, and innovative practices, with a focus on practical application and implementation across the federal government.

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  • November 4–7, 2025 | Chapel Hill, NC

    Talent Management Institute, Fall 2025

    The Talent Management Institute provides simple, science-based, talent-building processes for driving organizational performance. Develop the skills you need to be a talent-building leader.

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