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Employers need ‘self-directed learners’ who are continuously upskilling by HRD
Upskilling ensures workers are agile and can pivot to a new role. Here are seven ways for employees to become continuous learners
Inside NAB’s new graduate program by HRD
The bank no longer requiring graduates to have a minimum Grade Point Average of 65 or above

How to motivate top achievers by
Q. We have a large employee base and currently run a top achiever program. We are not achieving the employee engagement and productivity target expected. How can we improve program performance?
Executive coaching by
In the 2008 CIPD Annual Learning and Development survey in the UK, 71 per cent of the 730 companies surveyed were using either internal or external coaching. Of this group, 44 per cent offered coaching to all employees.
Road Test: Bringing Learning Alive by
Early on the first day of this two-day public course, Allan Parker tells us he keeps up his skills by observing the world’s best speakers a few times each year.
Helping line managers deliver tough messages by
Some of our line managers are reluctant to have difficult conversations with employees who are underperforming. How can they deliver tough messages in performance reviews and not alienate their staff?
Train tomorrow’s successors today by
As the population ages and a large number of baby boomers approach retirement, the development of future leaders has become a hot issue in management and HR circles.
Creating a culture of performance by
Q We have about 1000 employees and run a KPI-based reward and recognition (R&R) program. It was fairly successful when we launched it but we think we should be getting a stronger return 12 months down the track. How can we improve its performance?