An interview with Francine Ward, Founder and Director, Esteemable Acts Institute. Through the self-founded Esteemable Acts Institute, Ward helps clients build self-esteem through positive action. More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Career Development , Career Planning , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning

"Waiting for the other shoe to drop" is often the refrain after the dust of downsizing settles. Those employees who have managed to retain their jobs often find that they feel worse about their work lives than those who were forced out. Just as laid-off workers are stru... More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Business Impact , Career Development , Career Planning , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Economy , Jobs

The initial experiences of first-level supervisors can have a major effect on career progression. Many leaders consider such early job challenges to be pivotal in terms of learning how to be more sensitive to others and leading by persuasion. The need for a positive tra... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Competencies , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development , Training and Development - General