January 03, 2008 - by Michael Laff
Traits that made managers effective at the staff level, such as self-reliance, determination, and extreme confidence, often prove to be a potent mix at the supervisory level. A recent study by Personnel Decisions International, a Minneapolis-based consultancy, found tha... More »
January 03, 2008 - by Kermit Kaleba
The first session of the 110th United States Congress was something of a mixed bag for the workplace learning and performance profession. On the one hand, Congress made significant progress on legislation to reauthorize higher education programs, to provide job training... More »
January 03, 2008 - by Paul Harris
On a busy traffic circle in downtown London, accidents were reduced by 44 percent recently after the city removed all signs, guardrails, and road lines. The move forced drivers and pedestrians alike to carefully decipher each other's intentions instead of brazenly claim... More »
January 03, 2008 - by Andrew Paradise
Employee engagement results from a host of workplace factors, such as compensation, quality of work, personality characteristics, and even the existence of a friend in the same work location. But maintaining worker satisfaction across such a wide array of domains can be... More »
January 03, 2008 - by Chris Wildermuth, Mel Wildermuth
Mary yawned and glanced distractedly at the large wall clock. A talented linguist, she spoke four languages, three with native proficiency. In spite of her talents, Mary dreaded technical and detailed translation work. She hated the lonely hours limited to a single task... More »
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