Businesses facing the challenge of knowledge drain tied to their aging workforce have good reason to be concerned. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the next decade there will be 54 million new job openings. Over half (61.6 percent) will arise from the … Read more
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Jiffy Lube is Recognized for Employee Development and Training Program
February 9, 2012
Jiffy Lube can now brag of being nationally recognized by the American Society for Training & Development for their employee training program which gives employees the chance to receive college credit and skills for future careers. To read the full article, click here
Virginia Commerce Bank Expands Training Structure to Meet Growth Needs
January 31, 2012
An article in The Wall Street Journal examines Virginia Commerce Bank and the expansion of their training programs intended to encourage current employees to grow and develop within the Bank. A multitude of courses and training workshops are set up to help better support and … Read more
Study: Organizations Spending More on Employee Development
January 31, 2012
The growth of employee development through social learning tools reached a new high in 2011, and according to this study published with the Chief Learning Officer, investments in social learning almost doubled last year among large businesses. The level of competencies among employees has shown … Read more
4 Tips for Sales Training Through Social Learning
January 31, 2012
Social efforts go beyond merely networking online and continue to move into social learning territory in the workplace as this article on “Blackboard Blogs” examines. Many companies can help establish a culture of learning while encouraging skills in sales by utilizing training programs set up … Read more
Mentoring: It Makes a Difference
January 17, 2012
An interesting glimpse into mentoring within the military, this article published on the U.S. Air Force website showcases how mentoring is woven throughout the daily fabric of military service. A key point shared by organizations of all types is mentoring can take the form of … Read more