ASTD TechKnowledge® Conference Features Technology Experts from All Things Digital and Google

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Experts from All Things Digital and Google will keynote the ASTD 2011 TechKnowledge Conference & Exposition, being held February 2-4 in San Jose, California. TechKnowledge is one of the largest e-learning conferences and expositions in the learning and developme... More »

Study: $126 Billion Spent on Employee Learning and Development in 2009

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Business leaders dedicated substantial resources to employee learning in 2009$125.88 billiondespite uncertain economic conditions, according to the newly released 2010 State of the Industry Report from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). ... More »

Easing Military Veterans’ Transition into the Civilian Workforce

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The Department of Veterans Affairs predicts that more than one million military personnel will transition to civilian jobs by 2014. These veterans face a significant cultural shift in workplace expectations that needs to be managed well so that their experience and ... More »

ASTD: Instructional Systems Design Still Relevant, Needs to Adapt

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Most companies have instructional systems design (ISD) programs that are, at best, moderately effective in achieving both learning and business goals and are not positioned well enough for the future, according to a new research report from the American Society for ... More »

New Book Offers the “How To” on Becoming a Consultant

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The challenging economy and tight job market have propelled many professionals to launch their own consulting business. ASTD Press announces a new release titled Consulting Basics that is a must-have resource for anyone who works as a consultant. Author Joel Gen... More »