"Investment in learning and development remained steady through one of the most challenging business years in more than a decade." Despite a challenging economic environment, more than $125.88 billion was spent on learning and development in 2009. While the use of socia... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Business Impact , Economy , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends

During these troubled economic times, one might predict that organizations would want their accounting and finance employees to brush up on their knowledge and stay sharp. However, upon closer glance, more than a few companies are choosing to strike while the irony is h... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General