Over the past few years, there has been a big shift in workforce management. Instead of exchanging a paycheck for a job well done, many employers are focused on fostering a highly engaged workforce.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the ever-changing workforce and leadership. Research consistently shows that career development is the most ...

Employee career development is a business imperative, not a luxury, especially when facing rapid technological change like AI. Closing skills gaps, enhancing productivity and building organizational ...

CFO asks CEO: “What happens if we invest in developing our people and they leave us?” CEO: “What happens if we don’t, and they stay?” I always like hearing from readers—you often learn more from them ...

Like many entrepreneurs, Asher Raphael, CEO of Power Home Remodeling in Chester, Pa., knew he needed to offer professional development to his employees. To get started, he took a look at his workforce ...

Traditional professional development plans in libraries may satisfy organizational or certification needs but do not necessarily satisfy employees’ needs, wants, and interests. What if we put ...