Great Recession Leaves Recent Grads Feeling Unprepared and Pessimistic

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Phaedra Brotherton

With graduation behind them, most new professionals look forward to starting their careers on an optimistic note. Not so for those who graduated during the Great Recession, according to Rutgers University's Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. "There is a large nu... More »

A World of Professional Development Potential

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Aparna Nancherla

"Have job, but will relocate" appears to be the mantra for the current crop of business leaders, whose eyes are trained on long-term success. Eighty-two percent of senior leaders around the world are willing to move to a different region, state, or country for their nex... More »

Retention Buzz: Training and Development Plays a Significant Role

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Jennifer J. Salopek

Several recent studies demonstrate that a majority of North American employers plan to increase their investments in training and development in 2008, citing employee attraction and retention as key factors rather than just the cost of doing business. Other studies show... More »