Just 9 percent of learning executives said Web 2.0 technologies play a major role in the learning function while 32 percent said they play a minor role. ASTD Research has just released the report Transforming Learning with Web 2.0 Technologies sponsored by Booz Allen Ha... More »

Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Innovation , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Mobile Learning , Trends

Research

(From GreenBiz.com) Grant competitions opened today for $500 million in Recovery Act funds for training programs that will help retool the U.S. workforce for a clean energy economy. Speaking in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced the ava... More »

(By David Masters) Millions of working days are being lost every year as Britain's long-hours culture afflicts employees with work-related stress, depression and anxiety. According to research by Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS), 13.5 million working days were los... More »

This past week I joined the ASTD staff and became an ASTD member. I figured one thing out very quickly about our chaptersthey MAKE THINGS HAPPEN! Honestly, I wonder if they sleep sometimes! Between the events, educational workshops, mentoring opportunities, community in... More »

Are you looking for more information on ASTD's recent research without reading the full report? We have now made executive summaries of our recent reports available for download free of charge. Each summary contains a high-level overview of the key findings from the rel... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Selling Skills

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