Mastering Talent Management: Hiring, Engaging, and Rewarding A+ Talent
Will Your Strategy Make the Grade?
By 2030, most of the world’s largest economies will face a serious workforce crisis stemming from a lack of available talent in high-demand skill areas, according to LinkedIn.
If you were to write this story, how would it unfold? Would it relate the tale of an organization that lagged behind because it didn’t nurture its talent — or would it recount the narrative of a organization propelled forward by committed, connected employees? Would the plot fall flat — or would it send job seekers on a journey to find out more and move them to become part of the action? Turns out, a story is just what it takes. Consider the following:
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Key Insights and Takeaways
Wharton’s Mastering Talent Management: Hiring, Engaging, and Rewarding A+ Talent program gives you the knowledge you need to hire top talent and imparts tried-and-true strategies you can use to stay ahead of the curve, all in a convenient online format. This six-week program will enable you to:
Recognize the foundational components of an effective hiring process
Identify the criteria for hiring A+ talent through effective interviewing, cutting edge technologies, internal hiring, and attracting a strong, diverse pool of candidates
Use methods, strategies, and tools to increase employee engagement
Leverage people analytics to transform performance management and avoid common mistakes in talent evaluation
Learn frameworks to design strategic incentive and reward programs that address performance challenges in the modern workplace, and recognize the power of incentives to communicate messages about your employer brand
Discover strategies that promote diversity and eliminate bias in hiring, and learn innovative ways to attract diverse candidates
Innovative Frameworks
Wharton believes in generating big ideas, supporting them with incisive analysis, and transforming them into ingenious solutions that work. Not only do we equip you with advanced frameworks to help you recruit, retain, and reward A+ talent — we guide you as you put them into practice. In this program, you will get hands-on experience with a number of tools, including:
Performance Evaluation Pyramid Traditional performance management focuses on individual outcomes, often exclusively. This framework, developed by Wharton’s own Dr. Cade Massey, offers a new perspective of how performance management should be approached and how it can impact or influence the outcomes of an organization.
Program Experience
Live Faculty Forum
Frameworks
Polls
Try-It Activities
Strategy Playbook
Knowledge Checks
Industry Examples
Discussions
Program Topics
Using a progressive approach, each session builds on the last, culminating in a universal understanding of how to connect with talent across each phase of the employment cycle in order to maximize employee commitment and realize a competitive advantage.
Industry Examples
Explore talent strategy using examples from world-class brands. Which were successful, and which didn't quite measure up? Consider the experiences of renowned organizations such as Google, Safelite, GE, and Amazon, and use them as a source for supplemental study once the program is complete.
Program Faculty
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.
Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
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Financing Options
First Payment Of
US$1,006
Receive US$250
For each referral when you invite colleagues to the program.
Upskill with a program from a top university
Leverage cohort-based learning, for high completion rates
Many organizations have historically sponsored their employees for our executive education programs. Please check with your employer if they can cover your fee. We can assist you with the necessary documentation and support.
Preparing Your Pitch
If you require company approval, we offer a customizable email template that you can use to show how the program will contribute to your growth.
Invoice Requirements
An invoice will be issued to you after payment. If you require any customization, our advisory team can assist you.
Part/Full Sponsorship
Our advisors are here to support you throughout the reimbursement process, whether your company covers the fee fully or partially.
Additional Questions
Should your employer require specific information to approve your reimbursement, our advisory team is well-equipped to help you.
FAQs
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Starts On January 22, 2026