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Here Come the MOOCs
Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, are a hot topic in education and learning. Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, the medium allowing anyone to take high-quality online courses for free has called into question the viability of traditional higher education. With students seeking cheaper ways to earn a college degree, tuition…
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Vacation for Work’s Sake
Most people look forward to the holidays for rest and relaxation, but what they don’t often realize is how much time off impacts time at work. “Vacations are vital for restoring energy and focus to the workplace, as well as enjoyment and passion for your work,” said Dr. Joseph Siegler, psychiatrist and executive coach. While…
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2013 Technology – Division 1
GOLD: Helen Zarba, Vice President of Organizational Development and Learning Services at Bright Horizons Family SolutionsBright Horizons Family Solutions has experienced high growth in recent years. The child care company based in Watertown, Mass., now employs more than 23,000 people around the world. Despite its global presence, the organization prides itself on having a high-touch…
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2013 Technology – Division 2
GOLD: Douglas Clayton, Senior Vice President of Learning and Development, SES Before SES, a global satellite provider and operator based in Luxembourg, consolidated its four entities into one company in October 2010, each entity had its own company culture. The organization’s executives realized if the consolidation was going to succeed, SES needed one common culture,…



















