Going into 2011, the field of training and development faces a number of challenges brought on by the recession that we are fortunately exiting: the global nature of the workforce and the new technologies rolled out in support of this increasingly geographically dispers... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Change Management , Economy , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

Jay Cross examines decision making on learning at work, and gives the lie to some myths about the use of business metrics. To earn a seat at the table where the business managers sit, you must speak the language of business behave like an officer of the corporation thin... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Career Development , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Leadership Development , Management Development , Measuring and Evaluating

Kimberly T. Staten is an adjunct graduate professor for the Department of Educational Technology at Boise State University. She also is a faculty assistant in the Graduate School of Management and Technology at the University of Maryland, University College for the onli... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

Through virtual training, the Global Service Department of one prominent workforce solutions company responds quickly to meet the needs of the business and delivers measurable results to the bottom line. Kelly Services was established in 1946 by William Russell Kelly, f... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Competencies , Curriculum Alignment , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Managing the Learning Function

The only thing predictable these days is unpredictability. Change is all around us, and the pace of change is accelerating. Many companies and businesses that were once robust and thriving find themselves in financial freefall. Organizations with storied histories such ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Managing Organizational Knowledge