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January 13, 2012
Trending: Risk Management and Bungee Jumping in Africa

Which is safer: bungee jumping over crocodile-infested waters, or business as usual? As it turns out, the numbers are against you.

 

 

January 3, 2012
ROE Case Study: U.S. Federal Government Agency

Highlights of an impact study conducted by an organization that successfully delivered positive return on expectations (ROE) to its stakeholders.

By Dr. James D. Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick

The Challenge

The training division of a federal agency was in trouble. In a conversation with their leaders, three increasingly common events were detailed:

July 29, 2011
How Smaller Chains Can Utilize Training Videos

Most often, the biggest expenditure on profit-and-loss reports for restaurants is labor. Unfortunately, many brands make quick hiring decisions, and then train new employees by putting them in front of the customer without any formal training. Formalizing the training program and taking it to the next level leads to a higher return on investment. Training videos may be a good solution for smaller chains.

By Lance Vaught

March 24, 2011
Employee-Powered PR

Part of the results your employees achieve comes from their ability to effectively—and consistently—communicate your brand to customers. Here, Grant Thornton offers a case study on public relations and image training for non-public relations specialists.

By Margery Weinstein

October 18, 2010
BB&T's Best Practices in University Partnership
When BB&T (along with Bank of America, First Union, and Wachovia) departed from the North Carolina Bankers Association in 1997—an act that made employees of those banks ineligible to attend the North Carolina School of Banking (at UNC-Chapel Hill)—the company responded by creating the BB&T Banking School at Wake Forest University. BB&T has since rejoined the North Carolina Bankers Association, but has continued to operate its own internal school—the only one of its kind in the United States.
By Margery Weinstein When BB&T (along with Bank of America, First Union, and Wachovia) departed from the North Carolina Bankers Association in 1997—an act that made employees of those banks ineligible to attend the North Carolina School of Banking (at UNC-Chapel Hill)—the company responded by creating the BB&T Banking School at Wake Forest University. BB&T has since rejoined the North Carolina Bankers Association, but has continued to operate its own internal school—the only one of its kind in the United States.
September 10, 2010
Uncertain Times Make Workplace Safety a High Priority

The day-to-day demands of running a business often push disaster management off of many business owners’ radar. Meeting payroll, generating new business, and keeping employees engaged are their primary focus. However, whether it’s preparing for acts of terror or extreme weather, disaster management can’t be ignored.

By Rich Cordivari, Vice President, Learning & Development, AlliedBarton Security Services

June 14, 2006
AVerMedia Releases AVerDVR NV6000 Hybrid Surveillance DVR and NVR

AVerMedia Technologies recently released its AVerDVR NV6000 Hybrid Surveillance Digital Video Recorder and Network Video Recorder combined solution.

AVerMedia Technologies recently released its AVerDVR NV6000 Hybrid Surveillance Digital Video Recorder and Network Video Recorder combined solution.

October 10, 2002
Successful speakers practice expecting the unexpected

Anticipating trouble isn't negative thinking, says speaker/trainer John Tillison. In fact, contingency planning can be considered positive thinking on the part of the presenter.

Anticipating trouble isn't negative thinking, says speaker/trainer John Tillison. In fact, contingency planning can be considered positive thinking on the part of the presenter.