Of all the steps up the business ladder, the move from seasoned professional to frontline management is the most difficult, according to an Equation Research survey that asked HR and learning professionals which career transition is most difficult for employees. The sur... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Human Performance Improvement , Leadership Development , Management Development , Training and Development - General

The Research Article Award recognizes an outstanding piece of research that is published in a refereed journal and holds major implications for workplace learning and performance practitioners. Mentorship Behaviors and Mentorship Quality Associated With Formal Mentoring... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Training and Development - General

Spring cleaning might make you think about doing taxes or organizing your office, but I have something else in mind. As consultants, our role with clients is to facilitate their learning, growth, and improvements. But how much time do we invest in our own professional d... More »

Career Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Training and Development - General

We're constantly told about the value of networking. Whether it's to find a new job, advance your career, or develop prospective clients, networking is considered key. Nonetheless, networking has developed a negative connotation. People often associate it with using peo... More »

Career Development

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring

The days of retiring after 30 years with one company are over. The days of employer loyalty (and employee loyalty, for that matter) no longer exist. In the past, as long as you did your job and met expectations, you were paid. Today's work world is full of uncertainty. ... More »

Career Development

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Selling Skills