Talent Management Is a Top Priority for 2010

ASTD Staff

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) -- With the economy cautiously turning the corner, senior leaders are focused on hiring and developing talent, according to a survey of more than 450 senior executives on LinkedIn by Right Management. 94 percent of executives said talent managem... More »

The Next, New Job: The Rising Popularity of Customer Service Positions

ASTD Staff

Customer service positions among young and experienced candidates are gaining in popularity at U.S. contact centers like Ryla Inc., a leading domestic provider of outsourced call center and customer contact solutions. Because of the downturn and the need to build custom... More »

Executive Hiring Reemerging

ASTD Staff

GREENWICH, Conn. (BUSINESS WIRE)--Executive hiring appears to be reemerging at many organizations after being frozen for the last year due to the financial credit crisis based upon the results of the recent Claymore Partners Labor Day2009 Executive Talent Market survey ... More »

Research: Emotional Intelligence Promotes Positive Business Performance

ASTD Staff

Highlands Ranch, Colo. (PRWEB) June 3, 2009 -- Research indicates a strong relationship between business performance and emotional intelligence. In recent years, interest in emotional intelligence has grown as research shows impact on a variety of business measures, inc... More »

How Does Work Ethic Affect Employee Engagement?

ASTD Staff

In 2008, ASTD partnered with Dale Carnegie Training and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) to evaluate employee engagement. The study found that engaged workers were willing to contribute more to work efforts, typically beyond their ordinary job parameters.... More »