In 2009, ASTD conducted a poll in which 79 percent of respondents said their organization faced a skills gap a significant gap between an organizations current capabilities and the skills it needs to achieve its goals. And a year later, evidence is mounting that the ski... More »

Career Development , Government

Business Impact , Career Planning , Economy , Jobs , Skills Gap , Trends

Public Policy , Research

(From Forbes) -- Just because the National Bureau of Economic Research formally declared last week that the Great Recession ended a year ago doesnt mean those with jobs are about to start spending again. A summary of the periodic Mercer Workplace Survey, out today, says... More »

Government , Human Capital

Business Impact , Career Planning , Change Management , Economy , Jobs , North America , Trends

Industry News , Research

ASTDsurveyed 1,179 companies and found that 79 percent of them say they face a skills gap. 79 percent! Communities, states, regions, and entire nations pay a heavy price when workers lack the right skills for critical jobs. While the skills gap has always been a concern... More »

Government , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Planning , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General , Trends

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