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Training, 2012
Microsoft Corporation and SCC Soft Computer are the newest inductees into the Training Top 10 Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of the 11 companies named to the hall since its inception in 2008 (Wyeth Pharmaceuticals subsequently was acquired by Pfizer Inc. in 2009). These 11 companies held Top 10 spots in the Training Top 50, Top 100, and now Top…
Descriptors: Industrial Training, Job Training, Recognition (Achievement), Computer Software
Freifeld, Lorri – Training, 2012
Many employees claim they learn best while doing, so they prefer to dive right in and learn as they go when they get a new job or take on new responsibilities. But the most successful and quickest learning on the job takes place when there is a formal on-the-job training (OJT) program--a fact many organizations and managers fail to take into…
Descriptors: On the Job Training, Experiential Learning, Best Practices, Training Methods
Savitt, Michael P. – Training, 2012
There's no disputing that an effective, organized, and engaging onboarding program is a necessity for achieving organizational success. But are today's organizations doing a good job of rolling out the welcome mat for their new hires? Some 73 percent of responding organizations have an onboarding program in place, but only 51 percent of them feel…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Employees, Mentors
Training, 2012
"Training" magazine taps 2012 Training Top 125 winners and Top 10 Hall of Famers to provide their learning and development best practices in each issue. In this article, Jamie Leitch (American Infrastructure) and Mary Beth Alexander (The Economical Insurance Group) share strategies for tuition reimbursement and professional designations.
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Educational Opportunities, Tuition, Awards
Training, 2012
"Training" magazine taps 2012 Training Top 125 winners and Top 10 Hall of Famers to provide their learning and development best practices in each issue. In this article Robin Connolly (The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.), Michael Pico (Caesars Entertainment Corporation), Krishawna Henderson (Caesars Entertainment Corporation), Tara Bodine…
Descriptors: Job Training, Workplace Learning, Best Practices, Success
Training, 2011
In this article, "Training" editors recognize innovative and successful learning and development programs and practices. They share best practices from Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Farmers Insurance Group, FedEx Express, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Oakwood Temporary Housing. They also present the outstanding initiatives of EMD Serono,…
Descriptors: Best Practices, Profiles, Industrial Training, Role Models
Freifeld, Lorri – Training, 2012
One may be the loneliest number, but Verizon isn't complaining. After appearing five times in the Top 10 over the last six years, the telecommunications company captured the No. 1 spot on the Training Top 125 for the first time in 2012. Despite a relatively flat training budget and a work stoppage that resulted from the expiration of union…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Industrial Training, Job Training, Training Methods
Freifeld, Lorri – Training, 2012
Farmers Insurance claims the No. 2 spot on the Training Top 125 with a forward-thinking training strategy linked to its primary mission: FarmersFuture 2020. It's not surprising an insurance company would have an insurance policy for the future. But Farmers takes that strategy one step further, setting its sights on 2020 with a far-reaching plan to…
Descriptors: Insurance, Leadership, Job Training, Training Methods
Tedrick, Lou; Sumsion, Zach; Smith, Mary; Cutshall, Charlie – Training, 2012
"Training" magazine taps 2012 Training Top 125 winners and Top 10 Hall of Famers to provide their learning and development best practices in each issue. This article looks at strategies to foster technology innovation and implementation and onboarding.
Descriptors: Best Practices, Change Strategies, Success, Innovation
Weinstein, Margery – Training, 2012
Preparing employees for the immediate work in front of them is a challenge. While most companies are still mastering effectively training their own workforce, some, such as "Training" magazine Top 10 Hall of Famer The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, have set up for-profit academies open to the public. When Ritz-Carlton won the national Malcolm…
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Labor Force Development, Job Training, Industrial Training
Training, 2012
In this article, "Training" editors recognize innovative and successful learning and development programs and practices submitted in the 2012 Training Top 125 application. Best practices: (1) Edward Jones: Practice Makes Perfect (sales training); (2) Grant Thornton LLP: Senior Manager Development Program (SMDP); (3) MetLife, Inc.: Top Advisor…
Descriptors: Management Development, Job Skills, Best Practices, Training Methods
Weinstein, Margery – Training, 2011
For The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., last year proved the perfect backdrop for meeting learning and development goals as the company completed the largest acquisition in its history. While training and development have always been a priority for PNC, in 2010 the company climbed one step higher. The acquisition of National City…
Descriptors: Financial Services, Role Models, Best Practices, Industrial Training
Pruitt, Lisa; McGeough, David – Training, 2011
"Training" magazine taps 2011 Training Top 125 winners to provide their learning and development best practices in each issue. This article looks at strategies for aligning training with business goals and creating models to measure return-on-investment (ROI) and other financial metrics pertaining to training.
Descriptors: Industrial Training, Best Practices, Training Methods, Training Objectives
Freifeld, Lorri – Training, 2012
Supercharged. High-performers. Leaders of the pack. This article presents "Training" magazine's 2012 Top Young Trainers--those high-potential training professionals who are on the fast track to success. For the fifth year, "Training" magazine is pleased to recognize the outstanding talents, accomplishments, and leadership exhibited by 40 learning…
Descriptors: Profiles, Evaluation Criteria, Role Models, Best Practices