2011 State of the Industry Report Shows Increased Spending, Commitment for L&D

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Organizations substantially increased spending on learning and development, according to the findings of ASTDs 2011 State of the Industry Report. Organizations in the United States spent $171.5 billion on employee learning in 2010, up from $125.8 billion in 2009. Em... More »

ASTD Announces 32 Winners in Ninth Annual BEST Awards

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The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) honored 32 organizations from Canada, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Turkey, and the United States as winners in the 2011 ASTD BEST Awards competition. Shell Oil Company Jiffy Lube International, from Houston,... More »

New Book Provides Roadmap for Technical Training Success

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Specializations, compliance regulations, and technology complexities associated with the contemporary workplace often demand specialized, technical training. But where do learning professionals turn when they are required to train people in complex subject areas? Te... More »

As President Obama Considers Government Reorganization, The Public Manager Journal Shares Expert Insight to Guide the Way

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With the recent news that President Obama received recommendations on a reorganization of the federal government, the summer issue of The Public Manager couldnt be more timely. Available June 15, it spotlights the topic of government reorganization for the 21st cent... More »