In the current economy, some companies are choosing to maintain their highly targeted leadership development programs to retain their best talent. But in an era where the media highlights charismatic leaders such as Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison, JDS Uniphase has chosen ... More »

Career Development

Assessment , Business Impact , Career Development , Competencies , Economy , Leadership Development , Measuring and Evaluating

I just got off the phone with Sara, a Generation Y'er struggling to help her father (who can no longer afford retirement) find a job. Problem is, he hasn't been keeping his skills or network up-to-date - something Gen Y'ers have been doing since entering the workforce. ... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Career Development , Career Planning , Competencies , Economy , Human Performance Improvement , Jobs , Training and Development - General

You've heard the story repeatedly - organizational leaders claim that employees are their most important asset and that they have elaborate plans for finding the perfect fit for each employee in the organization. Although recognizing the talent within an individual is t... More »

Human Capital , Workforce Development

Assessment , Career Development , Competencies , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Management Development , Measuring and Evaluating