Career Wellbeing

Nancy Jacobsen

Gallup researchers recently conducted studies of people in more than 150 countries to identify core elements that define human wellbeing. Their research is detailed in Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements by Tom Rath and Jim Harter. Their findings descr... More »

Help Wanted, Skills Lacking: Why the Mismatch in Today's Economy?

Jennifer Homer

This report is the fourth from ASTD to cover the growing importance of talent to organizational performance and the skills gap that threatens so many organizations today. The 2012 edition of Bridging the Skills Gap updates the picture with the jobs outlook in today... More »

Using a Career Portfolio

A professional portfolio is a career development tool that can be used for a number of purposes. Most people think of portfolios as a way to demonstrate their abilities to employers and potential employers. Like a résumé, there is no one right way to creat... More »

New Survey Finds Employees View Career Development Vital

The vast majority (91 percent) of employees report that they view job training and development as vital, according to a new survey by career transition and talent development consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH). Only 3 percent report training and development as a h... More »