As part of the $858 billion tax package passed by Congress and signed by President Obama on December 17, employers and employees will continue to receive a tax break on their tuition expenses. As part of the "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job C... More »

Government

Economy

Industry News , Public Policy

In 2009, ASTD conducted a poll in which 79 percent of respondents said their organization faced a skills gap a significant gap between an organizations current capabilities and the skills it needs to achieve its goals. And a year later, evidence is mounting that the ski... More »

Career Development , Government

Business Impact , Career Planning , Economy , Jobs , Skills Gap , Trends

Public Policy , Research

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing Employee Learning Week. Several ASTD chapters have secured proclamations from their local cities, counties, and states also declaring Employee Learning Week 2010. Some businesses are hosting learning fair... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Government

ASTD Press Room , Membership , Public Policy