More executives are realizing that social media represents an effective way to manage their reputations and boost their professional presence. In a recent survey of 1,400 chief financial officers by staffing service Robert Half Management Resources, social media came in... More »

Career Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Informal Learning , Innovation , Social Learning , Trends

"Investment in learning and development remained steady through one of the most challenging business years in more than a decade." Despite a challenging economic environment, more than $125.88 billion was spent on learning and development in 2009. While the use of socia... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Business Impact , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends

Are you spending too much time dealing with your bosses? It might seem like that. But the reality is very likely the opposite: In nine out of 10 cases, according to 17 years of research by RainmakerThinking Inc., the problem is not that employees are spending too much t... More »

Career Development , Workforce Development

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Engagement , Leadership Development , Management Development