Employees Prefer Development Opportunities to a Pay Raise

ASTD Staff

Newly-published survey findings suggest that development opportunities play a crucial role in staff retention. More »

Six Things New Hires Should Do Within the First 30 Days

ASTD Staff

The first weeks on the job for any new hire can be overwhelming. There are plenty of orientation meetings to attend, training sessions to complete, and new hire paperwork to fill out. While these are all important, here are six things new hires should do on their own wi... More »

Survey Finds Wide Discrepancy in Perceived Value of Performance Assessments

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In an recent survey, 94 percent of chief financial officers interviewed said formal evaluations are either somewhat or very effective in helping employees improve their performance. Yet nearly one in three workers (31 percent) disagreed, calling these appraisals either ... More »

The Career Development Gap

ASTD Staff

(From Forbes) -- Top talent is the most important source of competitive advantage for every corporation, especially in high tech industries that compete on creativity and innovation. That’s why these companies have the proper management techniques and the right ca... More »