education
A Life of Learning
A true believer in the power of education, Nick van Dam makes an indelible mark on McKinsey and the L&D profession at large.
What’s the Role of MBAs in Business?
MBAs are expensive and time-consuming, but sources say they can bring great value to organizations and society.
What We’re Reading: December 19, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
What We’re Reading: December 12, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
How K-12 Teachers Prepare Students for Skills of the Future
As in-demand workforce skills evolve, how do elementary school teachers stay abreast of what to teach?
IAM HCM Consulting Names New Head of Education
Former Oracle manager will lead iAM HCM Consulting's education efforts and new product innovation team.
What We’re Reading: November 21, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
What We’re Reading: November 16, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
These Are the Most Critical Components to Career Development
Today’s complex talent environment means business leaders need to consider their career development programs, which have become a critical tool in attraction and retention.
The State of Upgrading Skills Among Freelancers, Employees
Traditional employees and freelancers update their skills at different rates. How will this impact the talent market of the future?
Closer Collaboration with Colleges Can Close the Skills Gap
Partnerships between companies and colleges target local workforce needs and create economic opportunity.
Education’s Killer App
Helping employees make meaning from the tools they use and pairing them with others to explore new frontiers of knowledge leads to higher creativity and breaks us out of the rut we’re in.
How Data’s Takeover of Business Influences the Talent Economy
As data becomes the most valuable business resource, how does that impact the talent market and skills needed for the future of business?
Which Model is Better For Corporate Training: Germany’s Apprenticeships or the U.S.’s Partnership Model?
Germany is best known for its apprenticeship model to train its future workforce, while the U.S. relies heavily on informal university partnerships. What are the advantages to both? And which is better for today’s economy?