Articles by Kate Everson

Keep Your (Mobile) Enemies Close
Humans are cognitively bad at multi-tasking, but that doesn’t stop us. Here’s how to remove the temptation.

How Battlefield Skills Translate to Business
Veterans who reenter the workforce may need a refresher on some skills, but they come equipped with valuable experience that can motivate and align fellow employees.

You Can Teach An Old Learner New Tricks
Despite the adage “can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” research shows trial-and-error is one of the best ways to instill information in older learners.

How Battlefield Skills Translate to Business
Veterans who reenter the workforce may need a refresher on some skills, but they come equipped with valuable experience that can motivate and align fellow employees.

You Can Teach An Old Learner New Tricks
Despite the adage “can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” research shows trial-and-error is one of the best ways to instill information in older learners.

YWCA Leaders: Making Local and Global Change
Kate Everson recaps the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Outstanding Leader Awards, where five women were celebrated for promoting gender equality at home and abroad.

A Mind at Rest Doesn’t Stay at Rest
New research shows that learners who take a mental break are better at connecting learning with previous knowledge

Class Is in Session for Sales
Training a sales force means understanding who to target, what to teach and how to deliver the right skills to open relationships and close deals.

Sales Training the SAP Way
The software developer had to develop a new way to train as its business grew and sales team had more responsibilities.

When the Boss Feels Like an Imposter
Leaders who feel like phonies can be dangerous for their organizations’ health.

Sizing Up the Office Cubicle
The physical space that surrounds us as we work has a lot to do with the psychological feeling we get while working, suggests author Nikil Saval.

Collaborators or Cheapskates?
While open offices cost less, the "watering hole" mentality they create could breed unwanted competition among employees.

AICPA: Accounting for Diversity
The American Institute for CPAs announces two initiatives that bring diversity and inclusion to the forefront of the accounting industry.

Another Business Skill Gap Filler: Competency-Based Learning
A new study shows competency-based learning is another way business and academics are connecting to fill the skills gap.

Why More Companies Should Pay for School
Tuition assistance isn’t just a small-print benefit used to recruit employees. With the right approach, it can play a major part in employee development.