A recent study finds that U.S. businesses are becoming increasingly optimistic about the state of the economy. While skeptics remain cautious, businesses have already begun reinvesting in HR budgets, according to a recent study from research and advisory firm Bersin &am... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , Economy , Innovation , Jobs , Trends

Since the economy went south, the workforce has become an employer's market. With jobs still scarce, businesses do not have to worry as much that employees will look elsewhere if they are not happy. As a result, employers have created an environment in which employees d... More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Business Impact , Career Development , Career Planning , Economy , Engagement , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Jobs

As leaders struggle to ensure the long-term viability of their organizations in a volatile economy, a recent study from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) reports that a glaring gap exists between the leadership skills organizations have now and the ones they will... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Skills Gap , Social Learning

How much risk is your company willing to take? If your organization does not have an actionable and cost-effective CEO succession plan in place, then its willingness to gamble is high. Research shows that faulty integration of senior executives can cost a company 10 to ... More »

Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Leadership Development