The Ultimate Motivator for Gen Y: Big Goals
Gen Y employees get a bad rap as listless, entitled, attention span challenged and in need of constant praise. But perhaps the problem isn’t with their attitude, but with the way their work has been presented to them. That’s the suggestion of a new post on Big Think, featuring the … Read more
Techno Takeover: Can Your Job Be Done By a Robot?
Sure, everyone at work may like you, but is there a chance you could be replaced by a robot? Humans doing the following jobs might want to keep an eye out for a new computerized coworker. (Click image to enlarge)
How to Get Managers — Who Don’t ‘Need’ Training — Learning Again
There are specific employee groups that learning professionals have come to assume don’t need training — or, if these groups do need training, training teams needn’t offer them many training opportunities, if any at all. And yet other groups in organizations receive training consistently. Many companies regularly implement training for customer … Read more
How to Get Your Training Presentation From Good to Great With Images, Audio, and Video
Photos, sound files and video clips are always great ways to liven up great presentations. For people creating training content, there’s an added bonus: adding media also helps boost retention. A few quick examples: Photos. A retail clerk needs to categorize items rung up at the point of sale — … Read more
Forget Flying Solo: Why Women Compete Better in Teams
The reality and underlying causes of the gender pay gap may be much debated, but another striking difference between women and men at work is just as widely perceived but much less discussed – the competitiveness gap. Ask many business people in a private moment why we don’t see enough … Read more
