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The Marriage of Technology and Learning

As human resource and development experts, we recognize the value of technology in meeting our workforce needs. As a tool, it enhances the flexibility, interactivity, customization, and accessibility to key information and content. It grants us data necessary to assess … Continue reading

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I Need a Coach

Most of have counseled an employee at one time or another.  In the industrial workplace, a person being counseled or coached typically failed to meet expectations and received specific guidance on what needed to be improved.  Most employees wanted to … Continue reading

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When in Doubt

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills. – … Continue reading

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Nature of Slopes: Building Motivation

All of us have wished that we could encourage motivation by simply waving a magic wand and transforming our workforce.  How many times have you heard an employee say that a specific task is not his or her job, I … Continue reading

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Regress to the Mean

How many times have you witnessed the excitement of a new hire dwindle over time as he or she spends more time at work? As human capital professionals, we are key players at ensuring that the best and brightest candidates … Continue reading

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Measuring the Added Value

Based on the last post, we defined adding value as how an individual increases the efficiency and effectiveness as well as ultimately the profit of an organization through his or her personal contribution.  Although most of us measure the efficiency … Continue reading

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Chasing Time: Where does Time Go?

As we approach a new year, most of us begin the process of contemplating what New Year resolutions we want to commit to for the coming year.  Although the process we follow as well as desired goals varies, most of … Continue reading

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