A lack of skilled workers makes it difficult to capitalize on business opportunities.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2013/08/Intelligence-Talent-Shortages-Worldwide
To help bank branches improve struggling customer portfolios, a new training program focuses on the importance of action plans and follow-up.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2013/08/Action-Plan-for-Sales-Success
A 2011 survey of the global Fortune 500 shows that more CEOs have graduated from Harvard University than any other institution. That may not come as a surprise to many, though you might have thought that other US universities would make the top 10, when in fact the next highest is theUniversity of Pennsylvania at #11.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/07/Leadership-Lessons-from-the-Harvard-of-Europe
According to the 2013 Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI), responsibility for training and skills development is shifting to employees who are dictating the way that training is designed, provided, and funded. The good news is that the majority of employees who are seeking training are motivated by a desire to stay with their current employer.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Global-HRD-Blog/2013/07/Global-Index-Finds-That-Training-Aids-Retention
Learning and development expert Ger Driesen discusses global trends and challenges.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2013/07/Webex-Technologys-Influence-on-the-Field
According to Harvard Business Review’s 2012 global survey of corporate directors, the vast majority of board members said their companies are hiring in double-digits and across the globe. The recent HBR Blog Network post, “New Research: Where the Talent Wars Are Hottest” briefly reviews which world regions and industries are generating the greatest demand for talent to help organizational leaders determine whether their companies are prepared to defend their talent from aggressive raids by competitors.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Global-HRD-Blog/2013/06/Survey-from-Harvard-Business-School-Examines-Global-War-for-Talent
A recent recruitment industry survey hints at the increased globalization of the recruitment market. SaaS could be the answer according to FCP Internet.According to the results of a recent survey by Evenbase, which compared and contrasted the recruitment markets in 12 countries, the digital recruitment market in 2020 is set to become an increasingly global landscape.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Global-HRD-Blog/2013/05/Saas-Is-the-Future-of-Recruitment-in-An-Increasingly-Global-Market
Just 15 percent of workers in Germany are engaged with their jobs, according to Gallup Daily tracking. Businesses must understand the key role managers play in increasing engagement by addressing employees' most crucial needs and expectations.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/04/Poor-Management-to-Blame-for-Disengaged-Employees-in-Germany
Each year, international attendees from over 70 countries flock to the ASTD International Conference & Exposition. This year, our international delegations and attendees are getting ready to gather in Dallas, Texas for another unforgettable learning experience.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/03/ASTD-2013-International-Delegations-Are-Ready-to-Learn
In 2012, KPMG International commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a global study of 418 executives to investigate the global forces influencing the HRD function.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Global-HRD-Blog/2013/03/New-KPMG-Report-Examines-Hrds-Role-in-the-Global-War-for-Talent