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Can non-formal learning be measured?

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

We foster formal learning through formal training, such as classes and courses. We must check in on it occasionally, unlike synchronous and asynchronous classes and courses, which require dedicated staff for delivery and regular updates to stay current. Our typical structure is “By the end of this course, you will be able to ….”

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Will Obstacle Course Racers Age Better than You?

Thrive Global

In the obstacle course world racers spend countless hours monthly training their bodies to handle climbing ropes, crawling under barb wired, swimming in frigid lakes but what they might not know is that their physical training is making their brain healthier too. It’s one seven for sure.” Spurted the tired athlete to the official.

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The Best Employee Engagement Blog Posts: 7 for 2011

David Zinger

Here is my personal list of the top 7 blog posts for 2011: 1. A few weeks ago, I was teaching a short course for blue collar workers on overcoming stress and engaged wellbeing. Employee Engagement and the 3 Word Theme: Stop, Focus, and Finish Do you have a 3 word theme to guide your work engagement for 2011?

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2011-12 CHRO Challenges

Strategic HCM

I therefore thought it might be appropriate to start this year’s posting by reviewing Cornell CAHRS’ report, the 2011 CHRO challenges (based upon meeting the CEO’s needs for HR).

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You know what today is, right? It’s Bobby Bonilla Day! ??????

The Employer Handbook

Every July 1 since 2011, the New York Mets have paid Bobby Bonilla $1,193,248.20. for 25 years starting July 1, 2011, at 8% interest. By Metsfan84 , CC BY 3.0 , Link. That seems like a pretty reasonable annual payment for a six-time All-Star. Except, here’s the thing. Bonilla’s contract in 2000, when it had about $5.9 It did not.”.

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Pet Insurance as a Benefit – Why Your Company Should Consider It

TalentCulture

And of course, by offering in demand benefits, you’ll attract more talent and retain employees longer. of our customers, whereas in 2011-2015, that same age group grew to 16.9% What trends are driving the increased interest in pet insurance? Pets are family. From 2005-2010, 25-34 year olds represented 5.7% of customers.

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i4cp: Critical Human Capital Issues 2011

Strategic HCM

So of course was my survey initially, but with work and illness, I’ve not been able to analyse the results until now. One of my favourites is i4cp’s list of critical human capital issues in 2011. And I’ve also been comparing the results to some of the other pieces of research published recently.

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