Human Resources Organizations Lack Critical Skills for Success in 2011

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(From PRNewswire) -- Bersin & Associates, a world-class research and consulting firm that empowers HR organizations to drive bottom-line impact, today announced the launch of new research that shows many HR organizations lack the skills they need to succeed in 2011.... More »

Top Five Ways to Advance Your Training Career in 2011 - Number 2

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This is the second in series of five podcasts on how to be the most effective training professional you can be by producing business value for your organization. Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick shares a valuable tip with you in each podcast of 10 minutes or less. This podcast is en... More »

Survey: Skills lack sends jobs overseas

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(From newsobserver.com) Despite the depressed economy, many U.S. companies that move jobs overseas are doing so because of a lack of skilled workers here, and not because of the savings, according to a new survey. Companies surveyed late last year reported that a number... More »

Department of Labor (DOL) Announces Grant Applications for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant Program.

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DOL announces that up to $2 billion in training grants are availalble. They will be used over the next four years. This is an excellent opportunity for ASTD members to engage and partner with the public workforce system to help meet their current and future workforce ne... More »

Learning on the job key to landing top student talent

ASTD Staff

(From The Recruiter) -- Mounting student debt will mean employers having to provide opportunities to learn on the job to attract and nurture top talent, according to Denise Keating, chief executive at the Employers Forum on Age. Keating was speaking at a Graduate Recrui... More »