As the incoming tide of informal learning advances on the tiny beach blanket of formal learning and seems likely to engulf it, learning professionals are raising many questions, including the most basic: what is informal learning anyway, and how does it fit into a big p... More »

Learning & Development

Curriculum Alignment , Designing Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning

How many companies heed that statement when it comes to talent management and succession planning? As the economy shows signs of recovery, employees are reassessing their current jobs, and many are beginning to search for new opportunities. It's time to ask whether your... More »

Learning & Development

Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management

Trainers have a perspective in the workplace that very few professionals do: They are aware of team dynamics when they work with various groups. While conducting seminars, training professionals directly observe how work groups function. Because trainers work across org... More »

Learning & Development

Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Managing the Learning Function

As a global provider of consulting, outsourcing, and investment services, including human capital and talent optimization, Mercer understands the value of talent management. Our clients rely on our intellectual capital - our expertise, advice, and solutions - and as suc... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Designing Learning , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Management Development