According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, "transparency" denotes an individual or system that is "free from pretense or deceit and readily understood." And research from SUNY New Paltz (as communicated through the ASTD Benchmarking Forum), found that "business areas, i... More »

Career Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Career Development , Competencies , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement

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

Learning departments in many regions of the globe are facing staff cuts and shrinking budgets. To keep learning relevant, learning professionals are rethinking training strategies to help improve the bottom line. In some nations, such as China, companies were caught unp... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Asia Pacific , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Latin America , Middle East