Businesses Mount Efforts to Retain Valued Employees

ASTD Staff

(The Wall Street Journal) -- Many employers and employees don't see eye to eye on what keeps workers happy, a disparity that could spell trouble for businesses as the economy recovers. Employers consider management climate and workers' relationships with their bosses as... More »

Belligerent Bosses: National Study Finds Employee Trust Sacrificed in the Financial Crisis

ASTD Staff

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Employees report their bosses use threats and intimidation during the financial crisis, according to a national study of leadership funded by the University of Phoenix. Questions get you written up and/or fired, one worker said. The studys results also ... More »

The Economic Downturn: Learning's Time to Shine

ASTD Staff

How can there be light during a downturn? By using their expertise, workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals have been given a torch, to help their organization survive the downturn and allow them to emerge in a stronger competitive position when the econo... More »