Just 42 percent of people managers say their company has a way to measure goal alignment on an ongoing basis, and only 36 percent say that people on cross-functional teams are held accountable for their goals.

What do people managers think about their company's talent management processes, tactics and initiatives?

“Needs Improvement” is the verdict for many, according to a Josh Bersin/Betterworks survey of more than 1,000 people managers.

It starts with their company's lack of purpose, or at least one that is shared openly with employees — including managers, the respondents say.

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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.