Confidence of Learning Executives Jumps in Q1 2013

ASTD Staff

Learning executives’ optimism and confidence about the outlook and expectations for the training function reached a historic high for the first quarter of 2013. More »

New case shows legal risks of papering fired employees file

ASTD Staff

When preparing to terminate a worker, you want to be able to produce the most solid documentation to defend a potential lawsuit. Just make sure supervisors know to document employee performance and behavior at the time it occurs—not just before or a... More »

Sequester Will Devastate Job Training Programs, Says NSC Report

Ryann K. Ellis

The National Skills Coalition (NSC) has released a report on the impact of sequestration on America’s workers and employers, Disinvesting in the Skills of America’s Workforce: The Potential Impact of Sequestration on Key Federal Employment and Training Progr... More »

Confidence of Learning Executives Fell in Q4 2012

ASTD Staff

Learning executives’ optimism and confidence about the outlook and expectations for the training function fell for the third straight quarter, ending 2012 with the lowest rating since the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the latest measurement by the American ... More »