Web 2.0 sites allow users to do more than just retrieve information; they allows users to build on the interactive facilities of static Web pages to provide networks as a platform entirely through a browser. Learning 2.0 extends traditional training to include the levers of on-the-job

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He was known as the man who invented management. Peter Drucker was a legend who transformed modern business. His teachings formed a blueprint for every leader—teaching them the importance of picking people, focusing on opportunity, understanding needs of the customer and

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The affirmation of the open economy and the exponential growth of knowledge radically changed production processes, forms of cooperation and competition, organizational structures and cultural models. The pressing challenges for the corporate world demand new managerial approaches based

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Barilla’s Corporate University launched in 2007. Prior to this, Barilla did not have a structured learning organization—it was ad hoc and consisted of compliance-related training. They focused much of their learning programs on behavioral and leadership skills and did not

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Figuring out how to encourage employees to share information and network better with one another remains a challenge within many organizations. However, the small investment in time dedicated to this will drive significant productivity when employees share information. Microsoft has

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For every organization, training and learning are key initiatives to have in place for employee development, engagement and productivity. Providing employees with the opportunity to succeed personally and professional has a direct result on the organization’s bottom line. In order

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Managing the short-term needs along with the long-term plans of a company is a tough task. It is a balancing act, one that is not easy to master. Hanson Professional Services focuses on today. But his isn’t always the best method. According to Anthony Comella, VP of Human Resources

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Jeff Kinnison, Director of Organizational Development for Tempur -Pedic, believes that in these complicated times, one of the biggest challenges within talent management is employee engagement. Most employees seek to be engaged and inspired by their work, but this doesn’t happen by

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A number of corporations, both large and small, have had to eliminate thousands of positions. And in addition to a potential threat of losing their job, employees are given tremendous workloads. Because of this, retaining employees is currently a major concern for companies. Making

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People—and the value they create—are the lifeblood of your organization. Imagine having at your command a powerful new model for managing talent, one that creates measurable value, keeps people focused on agreed-upon goals, pinpoints capabilities needs and enables you to

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As Human Resources continues their transition to a transformational role, in terms of developing talent and implementing initiatives that will aid individuals in professional growth and leverage organizational success, they must keep in mind the rate of rapid growth. At Maids

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Training and learning provides an opportunity for your talent to grow within the organization and really become an integral part of the business. While developing these opportunities for growth and development, it is imperative that the learning objectives are directly aligned with the

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Businesses large and small have incorporated talent management into their organization to some degree. But before a human resources professional can leverage talent management initiatives within any organization, it must be quite clear how these initiatives impact the bottom line.

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Does your job suck the life out of you? Has it become boring and “all work and no play”? What if your boss told you that you could put down the tedious TPS report for a few hours and play video games instead? Believe it or not…companies are allowing their employees to

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“To accomplish the Air Force mission in an environment of accelerating change, we will need to recruit, train and educate Airmen with agile minds and cutting edge skills,” states the mission statement for the Air Education and Training Command, the learning organization for

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Motivation is used in the workplace to inspire people to work and produce maximum results for the business. When it comes to creating a motivational environment, managers and leaders have power within their teams to make a difference. If each manager focused on creating that motivation,

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In this podcast employee engagement specialist Renée Cormier shares with Human Resources IQ how to effectively build a workplace team and increase employee motivation. Many business leaders talk about creating teams within their organization, but few understand how to actually

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In this podcast Debbie Graye of the Sears Holding Corporation presents a case study on her company's continuous learning program. Even in this economy, leveraging learning and development for employees is critical not only for their individual success, but for the organization’s

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In this podcast, Greg Inozemcev of JETBLUE Airways, shares how learning has an impact on organizational culture. Organizational culture, the values that operate within an organization and the impact it has, is considered a critical building block for a successful organization. According

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The economy this. The economy that. Economy, economy, economy. OK so we’ve heard a lot about the declining economy. But guess what? We have to deal with the consequences this declining economy has caused on organizations. Like many companies, Banner Health had experienced

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Training is central to business success, and organizations world-wide have ramped up their investments in training and development to leverage return on investment. Many business leaders say that too often training operates like something separate from the business. It is important to

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Is it possible to manage something invisible such as time? I think not. However, managing what you do within a certain timeframe certainly changes that statement dramatically. According to time management expert Julie Morgenstern, time management is defined as managing energy and

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Have you thought about what’s at the root of your organization? what makes your company grow? what holds the key to open the door to success? As Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks and author of It’s Not About the Coffee, said “we are in the people business

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People who feel recognized demonstrate a stronger desire to help the company grow and succeed. Therefore, having a pay for performance or incentive program worked into your organizational structure could leverage employee engagement and overall organizational performance. Transtec Group,

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In society we measure just about everything. The key is to make effective decisions based on the metrics that will help seek results and solutions to day-to-day activities. These metrics are also applied to organizations to help them achieve desired business results. Within

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Social media as a whole has soared over the past few years. Originally social media sites such as Myspace, Facebook and Twitter were designed for individuals to connect and share information. More recently, companies have leveraged this tool and applied it to their recruiting strategies

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During this economic crisis, training is usually the first to have cut backs and budget restraints. However, ACI has increased their efforts by partnering with Bellevue University, which has allowed ACI to leverage the skills of their employees and match that with the overall

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Aligning corporate university initiatives with organizational goals helps increase the bottom line. Rick Tift, executive director of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, discusses their Command University initiatives that has been successful and led to

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When looking for a job, one way to add a personal touch is by including a cover letter with your resume. This letter differs from a resume because it is written to human resources or the person doing the hiring and will most likely be read before this person takes a look at your resume.

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Conducting effective exit interviews can be critical to improving the performance of your organization. However, it is key to make sure that the interviewer is conducting it in a professional manner that is not inquisitive. Exit interviews may be the last opportunity to do damage control

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During the rocky economic times, organizations are in dire need of finding ways to cut costs while remaining profitable and achieving their organizational goals. However, most organizations cut training as a way to save money. While the continuous education within organizations may come

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Meetings are vital in every business environment. However, it is very easy to lead a meeting astray and lose site of the purpose. To conduct an efficient and productive meeting, the leader must effectively communicate the intention of the meeting to the participants and keep everyone on

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Overseeing employee performance is a manager’s most critical responsibility. In order to maintain and leverage the productivity and performance of the individual and organization as a whole, a manager should talk to his or her employees about work performance, strengths, weaknesses

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The Government Performance Coalition has recommended an agenda for performance management and human resources—major topics that need be addressed by President Obama. Katherine Mehr speaks with Michael Filler, the associate director at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a

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The 2008 CHCO report, “Elevating our Federal Workforce: Chief Human Capital Officers Offer Advice to President Obama,” conducted by the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thornton, states that building, energizing and maintaining a high-quality workforce is the key to

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Today's internal training organizations face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In an economy teetering on recession, companies must respond swiftly and strategically to the scarcity of economic resources, generational shifts in the workforce, new business demands and

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In these difficult economic times there is pressure to do more with less. A method to stretch the resources a company has is to utilize learning and development, a key competitive advantage that can make the difference between those companies that emerge triumphant from the downturn and

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Has today’s economy melted your budget for the holiday party? Are you prepared for your employees’ frosty reception when they hear that the big shindig is off? Many companies are giving this year’s holiday party the cold shoulder because they just can’t swing it

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Hiring top candidates in this economy has become increasingly difficult, especially considering there is currently a war for talent. It is crucial to make sure employers are hiring candidates who have the right skills and are the right fit for the roles they are seeking to fill. There

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Today’s internal training organization faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Scarcer economic resources, a troubled economy and senior level managements demanding monetized results from training programs. The key activities of running training like a business involve

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Surveys are the most effective way to better understand employee experiences in the workplace. When designed and executed properly, the feedback from surveys also becomes instrumental to performance and productivity. However, the key to performing a successful survey is understanding why

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During the past few weeks there has been a lot activity with the U.S. financial market. Quite a few financial management and investment banks have merged with other organizations and/or have been bought out. The Dow has dropped precipitously. We watched as the $700 billion bailout plan

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Onboarding is becoming more and more critical as organizations face the looming reality of the baby boomer brain drain. Now, more than ever, companies must reevaluate their training to maximize talent and increase performance and productivity. As the economy proves unstable it is crucial

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When new employees complete their first week on the job, the first question they are asked by friends and family is “Do you like your new job?” A majority say yes. The goal of employers is to make sure that after six months, a year and so on, the employees still feel the same

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