No Career Path, No Retention

ASTD Staff

It seems to me that most organizations spend an inordinate amount of energy on talent acquisition. Finding, attracting and capturing the best talent is central on every organization’s radar. But the value derived from new talent is only realized if the talent can ... More »

VitalSmarts Cofounder, Al Switzler, to Keynote Government Workforce Conference

ASTD Staff

The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and The Public Manager announce that Al Switzler, author of bestsellers including Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations, will keynote the one-day innovation-focused Government Workforce: Learning Inno... More »

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 »

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 »

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 »