You announced that your office will begin using a new online application for discussing organizational issues versus shooting out emails. Now, what do you do? What is it? Web 2.0 applications are online web-based programs that enable individuals to communicate by provid... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Informal Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

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

Let's be honest. The days of giving a sheepish grin when someone asks if you're "on Facebook" are long gone. This is a new era, and social media is the new telephone. Like it or not, welcome to the age of cyber communities. Welcome, not merely to lounges or coffee shops... More »

Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

Do the words "social media" excite you or scare you? If it's the latter, then you had better find a way, quickly, to overcome your fears, because if you don't, the workplace will leave you behind. The ASTD Research report, "Transforming Learning With Web 2.0 Technologie... More »

Learning Technologies , Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement , Social Learning , Trends , Designing Learning , Innovation , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

When I was in my early 20s, I landed what everyone - including me - thought was a dream job: prestigious organization, upmarket central London location, and a great salary. Yet I hated every minute of it. I didn't connect with the mission of the organization or my colle... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Business Impact , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Training and Development - General , Trends