A young man we know recently made a career move some would find unthinkable. He left a software engineering job at Google to go to work for a little-known startup with few perks and no charisma to speak of. Among his reasons for making the switch was his sense that Goog... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Competencies , Economy , Innovation , Intermediate-level Content , Management Development , Trends

IBM's CEO Sam Palmisano sets the context this way: "In a very short time, we've become aware of global climate change; of the geopolitical issues surrounding energy and water supplies; of the vulnerabilities of supply chains for food, medicine, and even talent; and of s... More »

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

Change Management , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Trends , World Events

The war for talent may be taking a ceasefire during the recession, but it is possible that many employees will jump ship as soon as the economy turns and companies begin to hire again. A survey by the Swiss outsourcing firm Adecco found that more than half (54 percent) ... More »

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

Business Impact , Economy , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Trends

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 »

Career Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Economy , Training and Development - General , Trends