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 »

The Difference Between Information Sharing and Learning

Saul Carliner

One of the unique benefits of the Internet is its capacity to quickly distribute information.  But don’t confuse the quick distribution of information with the longer-term process of instructing someone in developing a new skills. It does not matter whether t... More »

Don't Just Give an Assessment, Explain How You Arrived at It

Saul Carliner

“It’s one of the things I really like about managing people—the teaching element, and giving feedback,” commented SugarSync Chief Executive Laura Yecies in a recent interview with New York Times reporter Adam Bryant. More »

September 2012 L&D Community Editorial: It's Time to Learn!

Juana Llorens

Unless you have been exceedingly busy (or just really enjoying that vacation), you’ve probably noticed that it is nearly time to say good-bye to summer. The days are growing shorter. The store aisles are overflowing with pencils and notebooks instead of lawn chair... More »