The Week That Was
The top five stories from the week of Nov. 11. Also, more people prefer working for men than women.
View ArticleGen Y Has Arrived
Management is no longer just a desired destination for millennials — they have arrived.
View ArticleA Language Everyone Understands
The concept of a universal language is rooted at a much deeper level than an actual alphabetical construct. It represents shared understanding.For centuries, man has had a fascination with the idea of...
View ArticleA Taste for Growth: CLO of the Year Rob Lauber
To solve Yum Brands’ challenges, CLO Rob Lauber has created a learning strategy that helps the business and employees grow, making him this year’s CLO of the Year.Rob Lauber never intended to be a...
View ArticleICF Announces 2014 Coaching Week
During the weeklong event in May, professional coaches around the world will host sessions aimed to enable members of their community to experience the benefits of coaching.Lexington, Ky. — Nov. 19...
View ArticleConfidence Continues to Rise Among Office, Administrative Staff
More office and administrative workers expressed confidence about the future health of their employers and the economy, according to a new survey.Atlanta — Nov. 19 The Randstad Office and...
View ArticleUnleash the Power of the People
Organizations need to enlist senior leaders to align employees to strategy quickly.Sustaining a competitive advantage in today’s economy has become increasingly dependent on an organization’s talent....
View ArticleDeveloping Leaders in the Facebook Age
Thanks to the proliferation of technology-fueled information, effective leaders need to be able to connect with people in multiple, real and personal ways. But that doesn’t mean technology is all...
View ArticleStudy Looks at Best, Worst Colors to Wear in a Job Interview
Neutral colors are best when choosing what to wear for a job interview. Also, stay away from orange, according to a new survey.Chicago — Nov. 21 Dressing well is critical to making a good first...
View ArticleThe Week That Was
The top five stories from the week of Nov. 18. Also, tips for attending conferences.
View ArticleThe ‘Datafication’ of Learning
Rethink learning measurement with a big data perspective.Big data has become a big topic in the media these days. In the past 12 years studying corporate training, we have seen data and measurement...
View ArticleHow Praxair Grooms Tech Talent for Business Roles
The company’s executives used learning simulations to sharpen the business acumen in technical talent and identify untapped managerial potential.SNAPSHOT: Praxair’s 27,000 global employees include a...
View ArticleBYOD Can Help Your Bottom Line
Employees are more comfortable on and more careful with their own devices, can work faster and are more likely to collaborate on them.
View ArticleEducational Qualifications in Tomorrow’s Job Market
HR professionals are expecting an increase in skills and education requirements across job categories. This will put CLOs at the center of competitive strategies and business innovation.For the past...
View ArticleLearning In Practice Awards 2013
The 10th annual Chief Learning Officer Learning In Practice Awards recognized learning leaders, vendors and organizations that have made a substantive and measurable change in business, vision,...
View ArticleSurvey: 37 Percent of Employers Require Thanksgiving Shifts
While about 70 percent of employers have scheduled paid days off for Thanksgiving and the Friday after, almost two-fifths of organizations will require at least some employees to work on the holiday, a...
View ArticleIf We Had To Do It All Again
Three working CLOs answer three questions about advice they would give their younger selves, and lessons they want to share with their peers working in the profession.There are many things experienced...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Vague: Diversity Training That Works
Diversity training could lose its power if doesn’t stop, look and listen. Stop spitting out jargon, look at why diversity is essential to the bottom line and listen to people’s communication...
View ArticleMore Than Half of Workers Plan to Shop Online at Office During Holidays
More workers are feeling the draw of holiday online sales during working hours, according to a new survey.Chicago — Nov. 27 More workers are feeling the draw of holiday online sales during working...
View ArticleHow Film Can Enhance Learning
Above all, movies can unite those with different communication and learning styles.Scholars and practitioners of workplace learning have put forward the claim that using film and other forms of...
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