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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
A great Christmas carol from the Monkees
I came across a piece about this folk Christmas carol the Monkees sang at the end of one of their TV series Christmas episodes. The writer provided some background and a translation of the lyrics.⇓ See below for resources! ⇓You have unfinished business! Pursuing your...
People vs robots
Young people might believe robots will displace humans in the workforce. Amazon doesn't seem to think so, according to BBC, assuring us "the need for humans will always be there." Main point: "Amazon is ramping up the use of robots as sales growth slows and it faces...
Gig learnersWhat's euphemistically called the agile workforce is the collection of freelance, consultant, and temp workers employers use, and employers may be thinking about how to integrate them into a talent management strategy. The big question the linked article...
Gig learnersWhat's euphemistically called the agile workforce is the collection of freelance, consultant, and temp workers employers use, and employers may be thinking about how to integrate them into a talent management strategy. The big question the linked article...
Higher ed needs continuing studies unitsWhere do continuing studies units rank in higher ed priorities, especially in delivering university programs to working adults? One report argues that working adults "represent the greatest opportunity for increased economic...
Higher ed needs continuing studies unitsWhere do continuing studies units rank in higher ed priorities, especially in delivering university programs to working adults? One report argues that working adults "represent the greatest opportunity for increased economic...
The age-old questionYet another article about demonstrating the impact of training and development programs on performance. Issues identified:"…more than eight in 10 executives (84 percent) rated learning as important or very important.""…the amount spent on learning...
The age-old questionYet another article about demonstrating the impact of training and development programs on performance. Issues identified:"…more than eight in 10 executives (84 percent) rated learning as important or very important.""…the amount spent on learning...