Few organizations are using training dollars to capture and incorporate informal learning efforts. More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Learning Technologies

Informal Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Business Impact , Social Learning , Trends

Although employee resource groups (ERGs) may have originally formed to provide support and community for employees from minority or other special interest groups, today many are just as focused on helping the company advance the business, according to "ERGs Come of Age,... More »

Human Capital

Business Impact , Career Development , Human Performance Improvement , Trends

Fewer interruptions, less company politics, and less face-to-face communication add up to good work-life balance and happier employees, according to newly released data on telework. Researchers Kathryn Fonner, assistant professor of communication at the University of Wi... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Engagement , Trends

Although the percentage of those considered "long-term unemployed" (27 or more weeks) is at its highest level since 1948, job seekers 55 and older are having the toughest time of all. According to a new study, possible culprits include not having the right skills and jo... More »

Government , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Economy , Jobs , North America , Trends

Fostering a culture in which employees feel free to speak up about company wrongdoing does more than promote open communication; new research shows that it is also improves company performance and productivity. According to a Corporate Executive Board (CEB) survey of ne... More »

Global Human Resources Development

Business Impact , Economy , Trends