Recommended Reading: McKinsey Education to Employment Report

Ryann K. Ellis

Around the world, governments and businesses face a conundrum: high levels of youth unemployment and a shortage of job seekers with critical skills. How can a country successfully move its young people from education to employment? What are the challenges? Which interve... More »

Interns Fill Labor Gaps in China

ASTD Staff

In a report by Reuters, China is facing a labor shortage in many of its factories and assembly lines that require large numbers of workers to operate. Local governments eager to please new investors lean on schools to meet any worker shortfall. More »

Future of Global Manufacturing Demands Better Education and Skill Development by Governments

ASTD Staff

“Manufacturing the Future: The Next Era of Global Growth and Innovation,” a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, presents a clear view of how manufacturing contributes to the global economy today, and how its evolution is resulting in a growing ... More »

Skillsoft Study Reveals CEOs in the UK Are Willing to Pay Extra for More Training in Less Time

ASTD Staff

Skillsoft recently announced the results of a study which reveals that in the current global economic climate, CEOs increasingly believe in the value of learning, with 93 percent of business leaders in the United Kingdom stating that they will either maintain or increas... More »

Accenture Study Details Digital's Disruptive Impact on Workforce in Southeast Asia

Ryann K. Ellis

Growing use of digital technology—and its disrupting impact on established work patterns—is finding strong footing in the economic powerhouse that is Southeast Asia. Recent research by Accenture outlines the changes sweeping this region, and how companies mu... More »