Survey: Increased Hiring Expected in U.S.

According to an article in Chief Learning Officer, a new survey from ManpowerGroup released last week ,”Employment Outlook Survey”, shows elevated confidence for the final quarter of 2013 as U.S. employers report a seasonally adjusted “net employment outlook” of 13 percent, the strongest fourth quarter outlook since the same period in 2007. Of the more

If Performance is Low, is Training the Appropriate Response?

Often, when job performance is falling short of expectations, managers resort to mandatory training sessions for their employees.  Either workers are sent offsite for instruction, or trainers are brought in to provide new training.  Yet one has to ask, when it comes to underperformance, is holding training sessions the most effective method for improving productivity?

zSpace and Dassault Systemes Promote 3D Training

With more and more summer movies being produced in 3D, can employee training solution providers get in on the action? Mountain View, CA-based zSpace, Inc., introduced today the 3DVIA Composer zSpace Experience, a new platform to deliver advanced training and learning solutions in manufacturing industries such as transportation, aerospace and industrial equipment. Together with French company

How to Make Training Engaging, Memorable and Long-Lasting

How can we make employee training more engaging, as opposed to being seen as dull and burdensome?  To transform it to something memorable which will leave a lasting impact?  How do we provide the proper post-training employee support that they need? These are all questions that training managers think about constantly.  Much has been written

The Role of an Effective Trainer in a Continuous Learning Strategy

Continuous learning is the best strategy when it comes to ensuring that employees are as competent and effective as they can be. A continuous learning strategy means that a trainer sees learning as longer term process. Earlier training sessions are complimented and enhanced by continued skill building exercises. It also aids in superior performance when