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CASE STUDY
Making the Most of Government-Sponsored Training Initiatives
By Debra Lyons
Commentary: States can help businesses upgrade the skills of their workforces through a variety of federal, state and local programs. Here’s a look at how Georgia is linking education and workforce development to ensure that its workers are ready for today’s fast-changing economy.
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WORLDWIDE SURVEY
Employee Loyalty Increases During Recession
March 9, 2010 8:30 AM PT
About 52 percent of all North American employees surveyed said they were ‘totally committed’ to their jobs, compared with 47 percent in the Asia Pacific region and 36 percent in Europe.
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MONTHLY TALLY
SFN Group Employee Confidence Index Dips
March 5, 2010 12:55 PM PT
Workers were less confident in the strength of the economy and job availability, but were more optimistic about their job security.
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The Business of Management
Workforce Management editor John Hollon analyzes and comments on business, management and the art of leading a workforce.
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WHITE PAPER: Best Practices in E-Learning
How is the growth of environmental awareness, reshaping organizational learning? As training departments champion green strategies, they also align training efforts with corporate initiatives for improved sustainability. Download our Best Practices in E-Learning white paper for proven tips in “Green Learning” and learn more about how to contribute to improved environmental, and organizational performance for greatest impact.
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Tools and Resources
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Redesigning Continuing Education in the Health Professions discusses ideas for a better system through a comprehensive approach of continuing professional development. The book also offers principles to guide the creation of a national continuing education institute.
Grant Thornton, a Chicago company, needed managers to be champions because they're the ones who will get employees to use the learning.
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UPCOMING— Complimentary Web Seminars
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LIVE -- March 30 @ 2:00 p.m. ET
Is Employee Ethics Training Mandatory?
An Overview of Key Laws & the Ethics Impact of a Recession
The current need for ethics training is being driven not only by legal requirements, but also by our turbulent economy that has left employers feeling pressured to cut budgets, trim staff, and get more done with less. Attend this webinar to learn about the laws that mandate ethics and code of conduct training, the "ethics impact" of our Administration, and much more. Plus, get your questions answered by representatives from ELT and the world's largest employment law firm, Littler Mendelson.
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LIVE -- April 16 @ 1:00 p.m. ET
A Facilitator's Guide to Training & Collaborating across Generations
Today, more than ever, organizations must help members of various generations work more collaboratively and ultimately improve productivity. Join Luisa Kurtz and Rebecca Hefter of talent development firm Novations for this interactive Webinar that will help you learn how to engage people from different generations. You will learn: best practices for hiring, training and communicating with people from each generation; how to promote a collaborative culture where generational differences contribute to a rich learning environment; and more.
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| Dear Workforce |
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A question-and-answer newsletter addressing some of the most common and most
obscure HR. Ask a
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Supervisors will more readily embrace the task if your organization creates an efficient performance management system, supported by a culture of accountability.
Act now and take simple steps that can save on costs. But don't forget to pay attention to demonstrating how training helps your company achieve its goals.
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Special Report
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This e-book is designed for managers and HR leaders who are looking for ways to re-energize and align their people in these tough economic times.
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