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In a competitive labor market, organizations looking to secure and retain the highest performers will do just about anything to get an edge over the competition. Oftentimes, this means...

Want to improve employee productivity while honing their skills? Want to do it without costing the company an arm and a leg? Think chat bots. Using artificial intelligence and machine...

Cyber breaches are a costly issue and are becoming all too frequent. Smart companies are realizing that training is needed to ensure all employees are maintaining good online habits and not...

When it comes to personal success, soft skills are often just as important as experience and know-how. Communication is one of those skills that, regardless of industry, is critically...

As people advance in their careers and rise through the ranks, they acquire more power. Because of that, others are more likely to want to remain in a leader’s good graces by listening more...

According to a recent industry report, companies in the U.S. spent $90 billion on training and development activities in 2017, an increase of 32.5 percent over the year before. There are...

The holidays are just around the corner, and for many, these joyous celebrations bring with them an incredible amount of stress. Navigating the time off while meeting deadlines and closing...

A decade ago, cybersecurity was thought of as an IT problem—something to be taken care of by antivirus software and not really a concern of day-to-day workers. However, as the Internet...

Companies want to ensure their employees are satisfied and engaged with their jobs, but there’s question as to when these attitudes should be measured. Is it every six months? Every year?...

Virtual reality (VR) was expected to revolutionize the video gaming industry; but due to a small user base, few compelling titles, and expensive, sometimes-awkward equipment, the technology...

Automation is impacting many industries, and some workers are feeling vulnerable. Many wonder, Are robots really going to replace the majority of jobs in the future? And if so, how can I...

Training employees to take over leadership roles can help an organization succeed; however, according to a recent study published by the Harvard Business Review, top talent often isn’t...

As telecommunications technology improves, more organizations are allowing for more flexible work schedules, leading to a dramatic increase in employees who work remotely some or most of...

It’s not an uncommon occurrence in the modern workplace for managers to invite department members out for informal networking events—talking shop after hours at a local bar or getting to...

Training is tough for any business, but for quickly growing enterprises, it can seem like a step backward rather than toward measurable growth. However, according to IBM, 84 percent of...

As the labor market becomes more competitive, talented employees are enjoying a lot more freedom in where they choose to work. Smart companies are focusing on two factors to attract and...

To keep employees engaged and retained, employers need to consider their professional development. However, not every organization has a robust budget for talent development. How can small...

In times past, working for the same company for years was a sign of success; however, with the nature of work changing drastically, turnover seems to be the cost of doing business....

Employee engagement is an important concept, but for many, it’s difficult to nail down. Some leaders think engagement can be achieved simply by making the workplace more “fun” and buy a...

The skills gap is a pervasive problem across all industries; however, one sector in particular is having a difficult time finding qualified individuals to fill vacant roles. Cybersecurity...