Through Our Eyes: A Conversation Among Generations

Nandi Shareef

In this blog series from Nandi Shareef, we’ll hear Gen Xers and Baby Boomers talk all things Millennial. They will provide cutting-edge insights and best practices on how to recruit, retain, and rein in (or so they believe) the youngest members of today’s wo... More »

2012 State of the Industry Report: Organizations Continue to Invest in Organizational Learning and Development

ASTD Research

Organizational spending on learning and development stayed relatively stable with a slight decrease from last year according to the findings of ASTD's 2012 State of the Industry Report. Organizations in the United States spent $156.2 billion on employee learning in 2011... More »

Authentic Mentorship: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Millennials

Nandi Shareef

According to the 14th Annual Global CEO Survey by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, 98 percent of Millennials see a mentor as integral to career development. After a few personal attempts at maverick networking, I have found a network of mentors who assist me in being my best se... More »

A Millennial’s Story

Nandi Shareef

Meet Nandi Shareef, a global training manager who just also happens to be a Millennial. She will share her experiences and insight on how Millennials are navigating the corporate world, and offer advice on how the corporate world can plot a course for keeping this gener... More »

China Is World's Largest Supplier of Educated Workers

ASTD Staff

By 2030, China alone will account for 30 percent of the world's new college-educated workers, predicts a study by the McKinsey Global Institute. In comparison, the United States will account for only 5 percent. More »