CHICAGO (WLS) -- As 2024 comes to a close, people are thinking about what they want to accomplish at work in the new year. A local expert says your plan for 2025 should include better communication ...

For businesses seeking to maximize the return on their human capital investments, a critical, overlooked opportunity is hiding in plain sight.

Many companies invest heavily in preparing their people to strengthen communication skills. In 2024, U.S. companies spent approximately $98 billion on employee training. And preparation does matter.

Building a team of happy and engaged employees requires more than just daily interactions — it involves tools that go beyond the surface. In a workplace, small things can make a huge difference when ...

Training is becoming a concern for employees as they face their career futures, according to a survey conducted last month by Monster. The poll found that more than half of respondents were concerned ...

While technical skills remain popular for people looking to improve their career prospects, their ability to communicate and relate with others is also important, and maybe even a growing area of need ...

Research from PwC found that 73% of consumers point to customer experience as a key driving factor in their purchasing ...

Companies pour billions of dollars into leadership training programs. But without a key ingredient, those trainings often ...

Training and clear communication from senior leadership may alleviate some workers’ worries about job security, an Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll survey found. More than 4 in 10 workers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. Workforce training, always a significant player behind the ...