Employees Prefer Development Opportunities to a Pay Raise

ASTD Staff

Newly-published survey findings suggest that development opportunities play a crucial role in staff retention. More »

Talent Relocation Trends

ASTD Staff

(From Globe Newswire) -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., the leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, conducted a trend survey polling more than 50 of our U.S. search consultants to better understand... More »

Six Things New Hires Should Do Within the First 30 Days

ASTD Staff

The first weeks on the job for any new hire can be overwhelming. There are plenty of orientation meetings to attend, training sessions to complete, and new hire paperwork to fill out. While these are all important, here are six things new hires should do on their own wi... More »

Summer Reading List to Boost Your Career

Ryann K. Ellis

It’s summer. It’s hot. Co-workers are flittering off on vacations. Let’s face it: Some days it seems impossible to stay focused on the daily grind—much less direct your attention and energy on advancing your career. Enter the summer rea... More »

Survey Finds Wide Discrepancy in Perceived Value of Performance Assessments

ASTD Staff

In an recent survey, 94 percent of chief financial officers interviewed said formal evaluations are either somewhat or very effective in helping employees improve their performance. Yet nearly one in three workers (31 percent) disagreed, calling these appraisals either ... More »