This holiday season, the trends around gifts for adults can be classified by one word – comfort. Adults are asking for comfy blankets, super soft socks, cozy pajamas, etc. You get the idea. Some trend trackers will say this has to do with the overall world we live in. As a rule, adults are seeking […]

Once again, it's time to start worrying about a new generation coming into the workforce.  In fact, the worrying has already begun. A recent study showed that managers are not excited to welcome Generation Z, which has already begun to enter the workforce. They're voicing concerns familiar to anyone who has ever read a think […]

What makes a great leader? While there is no one single answer to that question, there are some things successful leaders have in common. Great leaders are secure in their role and in their ability to do their jobs. They communicate well with their teams and mentor their employees. They make sure they know what […]

Learning and development is in the middle of an exciting transformation. New technology, the changing nature of work, and an influx of millennials into the workplace mean companies have to move away from a training culture — in which companies serve specific training to employees — to a culture of continuous learning. The need to do […]

What's up with millennials? Why should L&D professionals care? I know there are plenty of us who do not believe in the learning differences between the generations. But there is no denying that there is friction in the workplace and, right or wrong, millennials are taking the heat. So instead of being content with telling […]