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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle

Harvard Business

When it comes to training and workforce development, lots of them. In a 2014 survey , 55% of executives said a major constraint to investing in training was that they did not know how to measure success. Almost half (49%) said that it was difficult to ensure a return on investment (ROI). For example, in the U.S.

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Understanding the Costs and Causes of Employee Turnover

Tom Spencer

According to Josh Bersin from Deloitte , when a new hire begins at a firm, there is a distinct period (30-90 days) called the “Investment Zone” where the firm invests in training and the new employee is learning rather than adding value to the organization. Oswald et al (2015) claims that happiness leads to a 12% increase in productivity.

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How Learning and Development Are Becoming More Agile

Harvard Business

Our research at the Agile Talent Collaborative reinforces findings from Accenture and other consulting and research firms: the use of freelancers — or agile talents as we call them — is growing, and for reasons that go well beyond cost efficiency. How talent management is changing. Sponsored by Korn Ferry.

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