In Isaac Asimov's robot novel, The Naked Sun, the characters can't stand being in the same room with one another. They despise face-to-face interaction. In this chilling story that takes place on the futuristic planet of Solaris, where personal contact alarms everyone, ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Training and Development - General , Trends

When I was in my early 20s, I landed what everyone - including me - thought was a dream job: prestigious organization, upmarket central London location, and a great salary. Yet I hated every minute of it. I didn't connect with the mission of the organization or my colle... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Business Impact , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Trends

An interview with Edward Scannell, Director, Center for Professional Development and Training More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General , Trends

In her latest book, Tamara Erickson states that the challenge for Gen X "is that they're wedged between two huge generations that are eachtaking up a little too much of your room." And for anyone paying attention to learning and development literature these days, it is ... More »

Global Human Resources Development

Global Workforce Development , Training and Development - General , Trends