Many workers lack useful job feedback

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(Reuters) -- One in four workers has a strong sense of how their job contributes to their firm's goals, said the survey conducted for talent management firm Cornerstone OnDemand and released exclusively to Reuters. And only 18 percent say they have been given useful fee... 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 »

Learning Executives’ Confidence is Highest on Record

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Learning executives are increasingly confident and optimistic about the outlook and expectations for the learning function according to the latest measurement by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). The Learning Executive Confidence Index (LXCI) f... More »

Complimentary Webinar: Succession Planning in High-Performance Organizations

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Having the right people, with the right skills, in the right positions is paramount to sustaining an organizations growth and success. Identifying key positions, critical knowledge and skills, and the talent needed to meet short- and long-term goals should be top of min... More »

Growing Recognition of the Toll Health and Financial Concerns May Have on Workplace Productivity

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(From Business Wire) -- The economic crisis has created a significant shift in employers benefits objectives. Controlling benefits costs is now the top benefits objective for employers, edging out employee retention for the first time since 2006. And while improving emp... More »