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

Although most of your friends may not be jumping at the opportunity to share their online connections with the likes of the U.S. Census Bureau or the local chamber of commerce, local, state and federal agencies alike have joined the ranks of parents, grandparents and ot... More »

Government

Business Impact , Social Learning , 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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