Do Your Emails Make the Write Impression?

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Jane Dominguez

Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, we make an indelible first impression. It is no different with our written communication. Email is often the first contact with our customers, clients, and associates. Readers form instant opinions about us based on how... More »

When to Use Social Media for Learning

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Michele B. Medved

Workplace learning professionals should focus on how social learningand its associated toolscan help achieve business goals. The transfer of knowledge has always been a social activity. Many years ago, workers learned skills through apprenticeship. More »

Training Improves Collective Efficacy and Performance

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Carol Decker

As HR personnel continue to identify what impact training has on the success of organizations, the term efficacy plays a role. Weve understood the term to refer to ones confidence level to perform. When determining such levels, we are often faced with only individual le... More »