The use of assessment centers to measure management potential is reviewed. Included are standards against which to evaluate centers, problems with the system, why many training managers prefer assessment to tests and interviews, and points to consider when converting an assessment center process to a management development experience. (CT)

Identifies the top 50 companies in terms of the amount spent on training and development, the number of hours of training per employee, and percentage of payroll spent on training. Profiles the top five plus four additional companies selected by the magazine's editors. (SK)

The need for recognition often drives very good trainers out of the field and causes others to leave salaried human resource development jobs to become consultants. (JOW)

Identifies the top 100 companies in terms of the amount spent on training and development, the number of hours of training per employee, percentage of payroll spent on training, and tuition allotment per employee. Describes best practices in succession planning and leadership development, mentoring, and job shadowing and provides a detailed…

Identifies the top 100 U.S. companies in terms of the amount spent on training and development, the number of hours of training per employee, percentage of payroll spent on training, and tuition allotment per employee. Describes best practices in succession planning and leadership development, mentoring, and job shadowing and provides a detailed…