This, from Kelly Services, really hits the nail on the head: “The last two decades have radically altered the way skills are acquired and developed. Skills … Read more
What the IRS Spending Mess Shows: Nobody Gives a Hoot About Training
The IRS saga continues, with the latest news being that two IRS administrators have been suspended for accepting free food and other gifts during a 2010 … Read more
10 Things You Can Do to Build a Team of Rock Stars
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
CEO’s Vision and Talent Development Go Hand in Hand
Imagine a leader going up a mountain and staying there for a long time, only to reappear with a vision for the future. CEOs and senior leadership teams … Read more
5 Reasons You May Not Be the Best Person to Train Your Employees
OK, so you should onboard new employees, make sure that they understand the mission and goals of your department, review policies and procedures, go over … Read more
Beyond Words: How Generation Y is Redefining Learning For Everyone
Gen Y, those in their 20s now, are born of bits and bytes. They hardly read. They watch play computer games, watch movies on the Internet, have made … Read more
10 Tips to Help Deliver Successful Training Programs Overseas
Do people learn differently around the world? Does culture affect learning style? The answer to both questions is “yes.” If so, how do global companies … Read more
Unemployment Is a Problem, But Youth Unemployment Is a Crisis
You probably know a good kid like this. Graduating from high school in June. From an OK high school. Not the best student. Probably not able to get in to … Read more
Why Discipline Is Essential For a Credible Workforce Safety Program
By Howard Mavity An effective safety process requires consistent discipline to support other company safety efforts, but it doesn’t happen. OSHA is … Read more
Think We Have Skills Shortages Now? Just Wait Until We Get to 2020
Skills shortages in 2020 will rise to an entirely new level. And I’m not talking about STEM skills, although they’re critical. Or the ability to speak … Read more