Beyond the Basics - Tips to Create an Exceptional and Comprehensive Onboarding Program

Kelly Botto

With the economy improving and companies hiring again, it is critical that organizations put thought and effort into assimilating new hires. Assimilation is much more than orienting new hires. Assimilation is a process not an event. It takes planning and coordination to... More »

2012 Wrap-Up: Our Top 13 L&D Bloggers

Juana Llorens

For any readers who have attempted a year-end wrap-up, you know they can be tricky for a number of reasons: There is normally so much to discuss, limited space in which to do so, and let’s face it, they can be a little hokey. But regardless, I think the best way t... More »

Training Under Way for New Nuclear Plant Operators

ASTD Staff

Utility companies are preparing a new wave of workers to run first-of-their-kind nuclear plants, a process certain to influence how workers are trained on the new technology for decades to come. More »

ASTD TechKnowledge--It's About the People!

Stevie Rocco

Each year that I attend TechKnowledge, I am rejuvenated by the opportunity to see colleagues that I rarely have the opportunity to connect with face-to-face, as well as meet new people who are excited about what they're doing and the new possibilitie... More »

The Gamification User-Experience: What Does It Feel Like?

Dan Steer

At the time, thinking of my work as a learning and development manager in the corporate world, I thought (and replied) that ultimately it doesn’t matter: My aim with learning is to get the desired business results and provided that happens, who cares what the user... More »