Retention Coaching

Alexandra Levit

According to the Conference Board, an incredible 55 percent of employed Americans in 2012 are dissatisfied with their jobs.  In a poor job market, this statistic may not matter as much, but things are about to change. The labor shortage predicted to hit in 2010 was... More »

Things That Change Our Minds, Literally

Pat Galagan

Speaking more than one language, having dyslexia, and using search engines can all make subtle changes in our brains - some better than others. Some cognitive habits help us learn, remember, and behave differently. More »

Giving Back to the Profession with LINGOs

ASTD Staff

Many training professionals seek ways to give back to the field. Eric Berg, a retired software and training company executive, co-founded Learning in Non-Governmental Organizations (LINGOs) to provide learning to the employees of NGOs around the world. Donations by trai... More »

Apple's iBook Author App Not So Great for Learning

ASTD Staff

Apple Computer’s new iBook Author app falls short of being a significant breakthrough in digital textbook creation, says Digital Education Engagement Analyst Margaret Weigel More »