Articles by:
Michael Echols
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Support SHRM’s Bid for Standards
Without standards-based reporting on human capital expenditures, it is impossible to do the financial analysis CEOs say is so important.
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Is Your Workforce Ill-Prepared?
Employers continue to lack vital skills necessary to compete. When it comes to learning and development, it should be a priority to ask how the curriculum addresses critical thinking, innovation and problem solving issues.
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Figure Out How Learning Creates Value
Economic models change and firms follow, dragging the accountants kicking and screaming. Understanding business’ new value equation can beat the competition.
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It’s Time for Companies to Educate
Seventy percent of learning during a lifetime is the result of experience, not formal training. Innovation, critical thinking skills need to be developed post-hire.
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Pay for Learning – It Pays
Mutual of Omaha found that employees who participate in a tuition reimbursement program are more likely to advance and remain with the company.
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Education Always a Wise Investment
The most successful long-term investment approaches make the investment before the need is apparent.
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Social Learning Helps Define an Organization’s Leaders
Organizational strength is grounded in tacit knowledge. Knowing who our leaders are as human beings helps motivate and align our organizations.
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Perception of Learning Defined By Culture
Some CFOs believe learning is a good investment and some don’t. They need more data and analysis to make more productive investment decisions.