Measurement
The overall performance of a business can be measured in a number of ways. Its success can be evaluated based on the organization’s training and learning programs, and its ability to adapt to change.
Edelman Launches Index to Measure Engagement
The Employee Engagement Connections Index was designed to understand the strength, quality and drivers of employees’ connection to the company, employees’ connection to colleagues and employees’ connection to the outside world.
Survey: Presenteeism on the Rise
Presenteeism, or workers who see "being present" as their top priority, is up 3 percentage points from 2011 to 22 percent, according to a new survey.
Use Learning to Motivate, Engage Employees
See how one retailer builds a workforce from within and provides employees with tools to grow and learn.
STEM Graduates to Benefit From Higher Pay, Better Jobs
Science and technology industries are experiencing robust growth during the general economic downturn, with consequential growth in job numbers and graduate opportunities.
How to Measure Social Learning
Social learning has yet to become a standard in many organizations. But for those where it has, measuring it has become a challenge. Here’s what some firms have figured out.
How Analytics Can Lead to Employee Success
Need help identifying hidden talent? Predictive analytics and statistical techniques can uncover hidden diamonds in the workforce.
Build Tomorrow’s Skills Today
Teach employees to actively imagine and prepare for the unexpected. In a world where change is the only constant, a plan B — and C, D and E — is critical.
When on Task, Employees Come Out in Force
When used well, task forces generate buy-in and provide a direct line to employees’ voices, but to ensure success learning leaders should consider the critical components of team engagement.
How to Implement a Complete Training System
Isolated training events aren't enough; you need a more integrated approach to achieve optimal results.
Settle for Survival, or Go for Growth?
Building the capability to win in today’s volatile marketplace requires change. Change requires experimentation and environmental evaluation and learning to support it.
Business Intelligence: Mind the Global Skills Gap
A global talent imbalance is producing a skills gap that threatens economic growth around the world. In response, business leaders are investing to develop their existing talent. Global unemployment could hit 202 million this year as debt-driven austerit
KnowledgeAdvisors and Capital Analytics to Partner
The partnership is aimed to leverage the combined strengths of both organizations to deliver a comprehensive measurement service to clients for their learning and development initiatives.
Bridging the Skills Gap: Solutions That Work
Individuals need jobs. Employers need skilled workers. Educational institutions are committed to preparing workers for careers. But far too often, a lack of common language and widely understood metrics spell failure.
Leverage Mentoring to Teach Entry-Level Workers Soft Skills
Gen Y is most receptive to learning soft skills when they can connect with and mirror behaviors exemplified by an experienced senior leader or peer mentor.
Employees Say Most Managers Not Interested in Staff Development
More than half reported that their managers rarely or never take an interest in helping them develop in their roles, according to a survey by career transition and talent development consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison.