Much of the research on leadership development focuses on the individual who already is in a leadership role. But what would happen if the focus was on those in pre-management roles and helped leverage their development for future management and leadership opportunities... More »

Career Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Competencies , Engagement , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development , Measuring and Evaluating , Trends

In the Concise Oxford Dictionary, image is described as "the character or reputation of a person or thing as generally perceived." A first impression based on nonverbal communication goes a long way in influencing this perception. Within seconds of meeting you, based on... More »

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Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , Informal Learning , Jobs , Trends

Chances are there are few of us who have not found ourselves out of work at one point. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "During the January 2001 through December 2003 period, 5.3 million workers were displaced from jobs they held for at least 3 years. More t... More »

Career Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Change Management , Economy , Jobs , Trends , World Events

Nonprofit organizations of all stripes rely heavily on volunteer efforts to get their work done. But this is not to say that the organizations are the only ones to benefit. Volunteering one's time can be a personally rewarding experience and can help you gain skills whi... More »

Career Development , Human Capital

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Engagement , Trends , World Events

Heath education has always been a vital part of nursing practice, but it has become increasingly more difficult to accomplish as numerous factors beyond our control threaten its quality and value. Margaret Comerford Freda, writing in the Journal of Midwifery & Women... More »

Career Development , Government , Learning & Development

Competencies , Human Performance Improvement , Intermediate-level Content , North America , Training for Multiple Cultures , Trends