Below are some articles that I found very interesting.
The Trends in Training and Development
The American workplace is rapidly changing. In the past, workers went to their jobs to perform a task. Now, the workplace is changing into a place where workers both work and learn, as companies transform themselves into learning organizations. Companies are joining high schools, trade and technical schools, colleges, and universities in assuming responsibility for the education of the American workforce. As learning organizations, companies provide ongoing work-related training to all levels of employees, offer a variety of information and resources, encourage the exchange of ideas, and reward employees who acquire new skills. MORE… http://tinyurl.com/mvx79w
TRAINING IN U.S. COMPANIES
Some training and development programs teach new hires to perform a specific job, while others update the skills and knowledge of established employees. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the majority of middle- and large-sized companies provide formalized training to their workforces, and it costs them billions of dollars. MORE…
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Training and development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has released an updated version of its best-selling publication, Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development. The latest edition combines practical approaches with the latest research to help employers better manage their HR-related issues and is designed to help students improve their knowledge and HR management skills. The new edition includes new and improved features such as reference tabs to help students and tutors locate topics and identify relevant sections more quickly. Chapter summaries give quick and easy-to-understand reviews of HR topics, while a tutor support site provides slides, notes and sample chapters to help instructors prepare lessons quickly. Expanded case studies including international examples help students better understand content. MORE… http://tinyurl.com/m8dbmp
