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  1. basic skills training

    Forum Post

    Thu, 22 Sep 2011

    I am doing some research on basic skills training for employees (grammar, business writing, math ..... there who can share your experience in developing a basic skills training program in your organization particularly where

  2. basic skills training (math and reading)

    Forum Post

    Thu, 22 Sep 2011

    We are developing a program to develop basic math and reading skills for our machine operators. We would appreciate suggestions on training materials and what your experiences have been related to developing basic skills. Thank you.

  1. Productivity and Basic Skills Training

    Forum Post

    Thu, 22 Sep 2011

    I was recently surprised to learn that several large, broad based training providers reported that the one program most in demand is business writing and communications. Are basic skills such as reading and comprehension, writing and communications and simple math skills a big issue in many

  2. Selling Women's Shoes—a Guide to Culture Change at Work

    The Ethical Workplace Blog

    Mon, 19 Mar 2012

    You can't bring secret shoppers into your workplace to test how well managers and supervisors are following the rules—at least not unless you want to completely destroy workplace relationships.

  3. Community Learning Can Be the Best Instructor at Work

    The Ethical Workplace Blog

    Mon, 12 Mar 2012

    For eons, we've learned many of our most important lessons from friends, family and peers. When we're trying to get people to act in a certain way in line with basic do's and don'ts of workplace conduct, lectures and raw information won't be effective.

  4. Manufacturers Go Back to School to Find New Hires

    Featured Article

    Tue, 3 Apr 2012

    Many companies are struggling to combat the severe shortage of skilled manufacturing employees and fierce competition for those available for hire. Some firms have taken matters into their own hands, linking up with community colleges to develop fresh talent.

  5. Basic Skills Training 101

    Featured Article

    Thu, 1 Apr 1999

    what happens after class adjourns. Training is not a one-shot deal. It took Motorola eight years to complete basic skills training for 8,000 of its production workers. The City of Phoenix continues to educate its employees. And if you believe

  6. basic skills training

    Forum Post

    Tue, 30 Aug 2005

    Also we have gotten a state grand for basic level skills and working with various colleges to provide classes. Look into these types of grants.

  7. basic skills training

    Forum Post

    Mon, 29 Aug 2005

    Although we don't use it where I am now, ManPower has a great online training tool called their Global Learning Center. I believe they do sell access to the site and you can select which pieces to offer your employees. It is all web-based. It is quite extensive.

  8. Training Wheels Back in Motion

    Featured Article

    Sun, 15 Jan 2012

    A new report produced by advisory firm Bersin & Associates of Oakland, California, notes that companies replenished their training staffs and thus enabled employees to pursue career development put off during the recession.

  9. The Hot List: 2012 Training Providers

    The Hot List

    Tue, 24 Jan 2012

    Workforce Management , January 2012, p. 14 Subscribe Now!

  10. basic skills training (math and reading)

    Forum Post

    Thu, 31 Jan 2002

    Please contact me. I have written a basic writing and math skills program that parallels the requirements of the GED test. I am now putting it into an interactive LCMS program. If your interested please contact me at info@hayesonline.com

  11. Are Training Departments Becoming Obsolete?

    Dear Workforce

    Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    I work in the training and development department of a company that competes in the cellphone industry. Each of our departments has very specific tasks and functions. That got me to wondering: Are training departments becoming obsolete in today's specialized companies?

  12. Dear Workforce How Do We Effectively Measure the Impact of Training and Development?

    Dear Workforce

    Tue, 16 Aug 2011

    The measurement of training effects is a sociological challenge, even under the best conditions and the most generous budgets. Someone first needs to champion the development of procedures and methods you’ll wish to follow.

  13. HR Certification: Preferred or Unnecessary?

    Featured Article

    Fri, 16 Sep 2011

    Some jobs require certification, though other companies say they want nothing to do with an HR practitioner with an acronym after their name. HR Certification Institute officials say that while certification has long been preferred, it is now a requirement for some jobs, thus fueling demand for the

  14. O Captain! My Captain! I Know Not How to Build an App for That

    Featured Article

    Fri, 22 Jul 2011

    Some industries are having difficulty bridging skill gaps, so sector partnerships are being created.

  15. Online Caf&eacute Serves Up a Heaping Helping of Training for Staff

    Featured Article

    Mon, 20 Jun 2011

    Studies suggest companies are getting comfortable using social software to drive employee learning. Cheesecake Factory, Kelly Services and Amway are among the early adopters.

  16. Hewlett-Packard's Sales Job

    Featured Article

    Mon, 24 Oct 2011

    In 2010, Hewlett-Packard Co. launched HP Sales University on its campus in Plano, Texas, far from its Silicon Valley headquarters. The purpose: develop core business skills and collaboration among its top salespeople.

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