While many may think the utility industry is protected from economic turbulence, it, too, is affected by issues surrounding the economy. Customers' ability to pay their utility bills and fluctuating gas prices are among the factors that affect a utility's financial stan... More »

Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Economy , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Measuring and Evaluating , Trends

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

The term "corporate culture" sounds hopelessly vague. The American Management Association and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) released a report that sought to identify some of the essential ingredients of corporate culture. The report acknowledges fatigu... More »

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

Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Innovation , Trends