Women Now Face Multiple Barriers to Career Progress

ASTD Staff

Two-thirds of women employed in the UK believe that they face multiple barriers throughout their working life, rather than just a single ceiling restricting entry into the boardroom, an Ernst & Young (E&Y) study has revealed. More »

Talent Relocation Trends

ASTD Staff

(From Globe Newswire) -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., the leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, conducted a trend survey polling more than 50 of our U.S. search consultants to better understand... 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

ASTD Staff

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 »