... through to the right people at the right time (Andrew Wright, GSK). In this research, the HR professionals who participated were all from large, pan‐European or global organisations across a number of industry sectors. As a result, their areas of focus were widespread and often company specific...

.... This article details the main findings of the research and shares the best practices adopted by organisations that have enjoyed e‐learning success. The results of the survey found that the majority of those interviewed are learning in small chunks. Of the total sample, 34 per cent spend 30 minutes or less...

...‐learning. Also, some reported case experiences are briefly discussed. Suggestions for future research are presented. Electronic learning (e‐learning) is gaining an educational foothold all over the world. The availability of electronic and Web‐enabling technologies has tremendous influence on the success...

...John Roscoe; Rod Stone John   Garrick Edited by, Carl   Rhodes Edited by . Research and Knowledge at Work . Routledge , 2000 . £55.00 hardback, £17.99 paperback Reflecting on this volume, we have some concerns about the claim of being all things to all readers...

... Keywords Research, Colleges, Employees © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Research Colleges Employees Back to college for businesses The new learning and skills council will put an emphasis on education preparing people for employment. To do this effectively, colleges...

... This £1.25 million project forms part of the European Union's "Esprit"programme and represents a combined effort of 15.7 man-years over 27 months. © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Computer-based training Learning styles Research New system adapts computer-based training...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Companies Research Commitment to developing leaders underlies the success of "the world's most admired companies" Keywords: Companies, Research A survey by Hay Management Consultants has revealed that "the world's most admired companies...

... on our people and how they are managed and developed. This new research emphasizes once again that sophisticated people management and development strategies closely tied to the overall business strategy are connected to big productivity growth and increases in profitability which are good...

.... The site chosen for the research was a large, defence‐oriented engineering company in the south‐west, which has undergone considerable change during recent years. This company was formerly run on very traditional lines and, until the late 1980s, its markets had been relatively stable. Recent insecurity can...

... challenges in the industry. Although innovation in products is vital, a second area where brewers need to show innovation and take action is in customer service, and the development of training for the salesforce. Looks at motivational themes and evaluates research that help mould proposed training...

... comparisons between individual and corporate responses are made where possible in the following analysis of the questionnaires. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Career guidance Careers Delayering Outsourcing Research The job, as we know it, is changing. The “job” is a nineteenth century idea...

...Anne‐Marie McDermott The introduction of training credits through Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs) has required care and sensitivity. When Leeds TEC launched its quality training and guidance package for young people,it was based in part on research commissioned from Quaestor Research...

... of various ages in this context, in the light of research into the performance of older people on complex psychomotor tasks and into the training of older workers. Details the results of a study which showed that older people did learn to drive fork‐lift trucks successfully; few age‐related decrements were...

...Allan Wright Takes a practical look at bringing creativity back into problem solving. Even teams with exceptional individuals can flounder without new ideas. New research shows that a common “type” of individual found frequently in organizations may be stifling ideas. Links made between the Myers...