One for the Ages

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Liz Wheeler

During the agricultural era, when most people worked on farms, a father would teach his son how to till the land, plant grain, and harvest crops. The son learned the proper techniques for irrigating, thinning, and weeding for a more plentiful yield. Later, the son would... More »

Formalizing Informal Learning

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Paula Ketter

Data from a 2008 Bersin & Associates study of more than 800 HR and learning professionals supports the need for informal learning strategies in today's challenging business climate. The study reports that 80 percent of all corporate learning takes place through on-t... More »

Savvying Up Your Skills for Tough Times

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Jane Flagello

As the old adage states, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!" And, no one can argue that the current economic climate has produced chaos, shaken trust, and stolen confidence. With more than 5 million people unemployed, a natural tendency might be to hide ou... More »

Banner Health: Keeping the Promise in Challenging Times

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Robin B. Hollis

Banner's mission states, "We exist to make a difference in people's lives through excellent patient care," and Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Talent Officer Ed Oxford explains that "Journey of a Lifetime" is the natural extension of that mission. "We... More »

Adversity’s Hidden Gift

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Bob Jennings

Conventional wisdom, or perhaps sheer instinct, compels us to steer well clear of painful circumstances. And while no one desires hardship, and we should strive to prevent it, some obstacles are unavoidable - the current financial crisis is but one example. In The Adver... More »