55-Plus: The New Unemployables?

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Phaedra Brotherton

Although the percentage of those considered "long-term unemployed" (27 or more weeks) is at its highest level since 1948, job seekers 55 and older are having the toughest time of all. According to a new study, possible culprits include not having the right skills and jo... More »

Organizations Lag Behind in Measuring Learning’s Value

Phaedra Brotherton

A new survey shows that more than half of organizations aren’t linking learning to financial or business outcomes, but they are interested in learning how to do it. More »

Training Incentives Stimulate Employee Growth

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Terry Hansen

When companies struggle with human resource issues arising from a shrinking pool of highly skilled and talented workers, they will often resort to acquisition strategies that may run counter to employee retention plans and may prove to be less cost effective. These stra... More »

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Growing a Stronger Workforce

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Sheila Murphy

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has presented countless opportunities for organizational, business, education, and community renewal nationwide. Workforce development represents a particularly vital area of growth for the refinement of human ca... More »