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
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
This month, we launched a new ASTD member benefit: online tools. To start we launched 7 tools and hope to expand our offering over the course of this year. The job aids, checklists, and assessments are designed to make your life easier.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/07/New-Tools-for-ASTD-Members
Market conditions for mobile learning are extremely positive in Asian nations.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2013/07/Intelligence-Mobile-Learning-Soars-In-Asia
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
Experts weigh in on the past, present, and future of the profession.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2013/05/Milestones-and-Practical-Research-Mark-Professions-Evolution
As we apply traditional mindsets and models of leadership, it becomes clear pretty quickly that we would need the ‘bionic man’ leading our organizations – someone with extraordinary capabilities to out run, out jump and out maneuver the opponent. Honestly, few have these skills, capabilities and experience. And fewer can develop them in the timeframe that most of our businesses need them.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Global-HRD-Blog/2013/04/Think-Organization-When-Developing-Leadership
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
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/04/ASTD-2013-Press-Release
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