Optimism Is Catching On

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Alexandra Bradley

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 »

As Future Brightens for Job Seekers, Disturbing Trends Emerge for Trainers

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Ann Pace

Many companies are gearing up to hire new staff within the next 12 to 24 months, according to Accenture's 2010 "High-Performance Workforce Study," but along with optimism for employment comes concern among companies that their HR and learning functions do not have the c... More »

Talent Management: Retail’s MVP

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Ann Pace

For an industry that depends on a healthy economy to thrive, retail remains competitive by using the ace up its sleeve: talent. Ninety-six percent of retailers identify talent management as part of their strategic planning process, and 93 percent agree that their talent... More »

Taking Inventory of Myers-Briggs

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Juana Llorens

From its humble family origins during World War II to its spike in popularity during the 1970s, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has enjoyed a mostly unchallenged place in the sun. Many in learning and development tout its capability to provide deft insight into p... More »

A Leadership Skills Gap?

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Dean Smith

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 »