Australia: Warning on future skills shortfall

ASTD Staff

Australia could face a shortfall of 1.4 million workers by 2025, according to a new report. The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is presenting its "Workplace Futures Report" to a summit in Melbourne today. VECCI says the nation's ageing popul... More »

Businesses Look to Wellness Programs to Improve Productivity and Lower Absenteeism

ASTD Staff

New York (PRWEB) -- Improving productivity by keeping employees healthy and working is emerging as the top business objective for employer-sponsored wellness programs around the world. The two exceptions are the United States, where reducing health care cost increases o... More »

Canada: Tackling workplace stereotypes

ASTD Staff

When it comes to the workplace, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y populations may be more similar than previously thought, according to a Conference Board of Canada study released Monday. The study, entitled "Winning the Generation Wars: Making the Most of Gen... More »