2011 State of the Industry Report Shows Increased Spending, Commitment for L&D

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Organizations substantially increased spending on learning and development, according to the findings of ASTDs 2011 State of the Industry Report. Organizations in the United States spent $171.5 billion on employee learning in 2010, up from $125.8 billion in 2009. Em... More »

Developing Real Skills for Virtual Teams

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(From UNC Kenan-Flagler) -- If estimates from the Telework Research Network are correct, theres a good chance that as you read this paper, you are sitting in your home office, catching up on some reading on your designated telework day. According to the network, regular... More »

Companies Utilizing Virtual Teams to Reduce Costs, Manage Productivity in Economic Downturn

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(From PRNewswire) -- A research survey conducted by consulting firm Chronos Consulting has found that more companies in the U.S. and worldwide are utilizing virtual teams to reduce costs, enhance productivity and attract wider talent pools in today's volatile economic a... More »

ASTD-2012-International-Conference-Welcomes-Jim-Collins-as-Opening-Keynote

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The American Society for Training & Development announces its International Conference & Exposition will be held May 6-9 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. This is the premier gathering of workplace learning and development professionals and ... More »

An Interview with Rodrigo - A Brazilian HR Blogger

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I had a chance to chat with Rodrigo Corra Leite (@Rodrigo1000K) in Sao Paolo during my Brazil trip in July. Here is the a summary of our conversation around Social Media. 1. Tell me a little bit more about yourself and your company. Im Brazilian, 35, Professor and HR Ma... More »