People have been talking about the gig economy – one in which organizations and independent workers engage in short-term work arrangements. For some, the gig economy represents freedom from an economic model that doesn’t come with flexibility.
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Intertek Alchemy, the leading provider of training and engagement solutions for frontline workers, is pleased to announce the launch of Alchemy Playbook™, a mobile application that reduces unplanned downtime and increases production for manufacturers.
The Cognizant U.S. Foundation today awarded a $500,000 grant to Opportunity@Work, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that individuals without a bachelor's degree can work, learn, and earn to their full potential. The grant will support research designed to
The assets and intellectual property of the TWI Institute were purchased recently by its two principals, Scott Curtis and Patrick Graupp, both longtime colleagues and thought leaders in TWI (Training Within Industry) and Kata programs.
Digitization of the working environment and generational shifts have rendered many training strategies outdated and ineffective. The result is a marginally prepared workforce and a variety of stopgap measures created to address development needs.
Today’s employees want to learn. They are dedicated to advancing their professional development, and successful organizations help them do so. One way to support employees’ desire to learn and grow is with job rotation programs.
As we enter the 2020s, it’s a good time to consider what the future of work looks like — and to make sure it brings equal opportunity to everyone.
When integrated into emerging smart factory infrastructure, technologies such as AR, 3D work instructions and contextualized data analytics help both experienced and new workers improve performance and develop a wider set of technical skills.
McDonald's today announced the launch of a new career exploration mobile application called Archways to Careers that will help restaurant employees nationwide maximize education benefits and take the next step in their professional journey.
There are now more than 700,000 unique postsecondary credentials offered beyond the confines of traditional universities. With good reason: As the shelf life of skills continues to shrink, education consumers are looking for alternatives to college.