South Africa: Skills Gap Has IT Firms Worried Over Survival

ASTD Staff

(From AllAfrica.com) Johannesburg - THE shortage of South Africans with information technology (IT) skills is so acute it is making some South African businesses worried that they will be unable to survive, researchers say. Last year 75% of the 157 businesses surveyed b... More »

ASTD Presents Lifetime Achievement, Excellence in Practice Awards

ASTD Staff

ASTD held its annual Awards ceremony last night here in Chicago after a full day of ASTD 2010 conference & exposition activities. Bob Eichinger and Mike Lombardo were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Beverly Kaye received the Distinguished Contribution... More »

Getting the Most out of ASTD ICE 2010

ASTD Staff

  As you prepare for your trip to Chicago, think about how you can get the highest return on your ASTD ICE investment. Consider the following questions and corresponding tips: What can you do before your trip to ensure you get the content you need back on the job? ... More »

Tony Bingham to Address Social Media and New Research in Speech at ASTD 2010

ASTD Staff

Findings from ASTD's latest research report The Rise of Social Media will be featured in a speech Tony Bingham will deliver on Ma 17 at the ASTD 2010 International Conference & Exposition. For some highlights from the research, check out the press release here. The ... More »

GG calls for more diversity in the workplace

ASTD Staff

Embracing Canada's diversity is the road to social and economic well being, Governor General Michaelle Jean told a Canadian Club luncheon Monday. "Saying 'yes' to diversity is saying 'yes' to modernity, to opportunity, and to the very future of our country. To me, inves... More »