Learning leaders from three global regions describe current human capital realities, address barriers to people development, and offer steps to advance the profession worldwide. More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Global Workforce Development , Latin America , Europe , Asia Pacific , Managing the Learning Function , Human Performance Improvement , Engagement , Business Impact , Trends

The global recession and threat of a jobless recovery have converged with decade-long seismic shifts in the workplace (Table 1) to create profound implications for today's employees. These volatile changes have been dubbed the "new normal," where long-held assumptions h... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Trends

For years, people in business bragged about the size of their rolodexes, which contained the names and vital information about people who could provide business-related information and share business contacts - the crucial data needed to make good decisions, avoid pitfa... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Social Learning , Trends

With the unemployment rate in the United States jumping to 8.5 percent in recent months (the highest it's been since 1983, according to the U.S. Department of Labor) the current recession is showing few signs of abating. Many blame a lack of government oversight in key ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Career Development , Competencies , Economy , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Leadership Development , Training and Development - General , Trends