ASTD Launches Workforce Development Community of Practice

ASTD has launched its tenth community of practice - Workforce Development - for managers who are involved in developing and engaging employees. Accessible on ASTD's website, the community will feature articles, tools, webinars, and other forms of content covering workfo... More »

Would You Like Some Nutrition Information with That?

Pat Galagan

As McDonald's adds calorie counts to its menus, it is preparing 750,000 frontline employees to answer customers’ questions. Food & You, an e-learning program for crew members covering nutrition, calories, and the company’s menu, will soon be available to... More »

MOOC Alert

Pat Galagan

Massive open online courses, or mechanical MOOCs, are predicted to move the needle on online learning in higher education. These free courses that grab content, instant-feedback exercises, quizzes, and more from the open Web, don't use traditional instructors or designe... More »

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 »