Francine Ward

ASTD Staff

An interview with Francine Ward, Founder and Director, Esteemable Acts Institute. Through the self-founded Esteemable Acts Institute, Ward helps clients build self-esteem through positive action. More »

Making New Employees Successful in Any Economy

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Katharine Giacalone

To open a vacancy or not to open a vacancy - that is the question. While fiscal responsibility is in the hearts and minds of most organizations these days, they still have to run their businesses. So if there is a vacancy the organization can't live without, employers n... More »

A Matter of Transparency

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George Wolfe

According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, "transparency" denotes an individual or system that is "free from pretense or deceit and readily understood." And research from SUNY New Paltz (as communicated through the ASTD Benchmarking Forum), found that "business areas, i... More »

Take a Hint From the Bad Economy, and Take Charge of Your Engagement

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Judy Estrin

Let us presume that your organization has a good onboarding process. The recruitment efforts are targeted, and the selection process is about finding the best candidate, not just for the opportunity at hand, but for the future growth of the organization, and always with... More »

Outlasting the Recession

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Pat Galagan

Talented people are hard to find, and even harder to replace. During this recession, it is more important than ever to treat people as crucial business assets. People are critical to the success of every organization. The leaders and organizations that adopt the smartes... More »