NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1 to 15 of 29 results Save | Export
Karen C. Bumann – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The topic of this study was the perception of online learning in an exploratory context. The problem addressed the high attrition rates among first-year employees in the financial industry. The problem negatively impacted the overall well-being of organizations, customers, and employees. The study aimed to explore new employees' and managers'…
Descriptors: Finance Occupations, Industry, Electronic Learning, Labor Turnover
Yolanda Hodges – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to determine the effectiveness of the selection criteria of the middle school Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program by examining the perceptions of the middle school AVID site team regarding the alignment of the AVID mission statement and the student selection process,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Selection Criteria, Employees, Middle Schools
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Doufexi, Theodora; Pampouri, Anastasia – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2022
In this study the effectiveness of the continuing professional education programmes of the Centre of Vocational Training (KEK INE GSEE) of the Region of Central Greece was evaluated in relation to the professional development of the participants. The programmes evaluated were implemented between 2012 and 2018. The survey followed a mixed…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Professional Development, Employees, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Ryu, Geunpil; Moon, Seong-Gin – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2019
Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of workplace learning experience and intrinsic learning motive on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. In addition, the study examined the moderating effect of intrinsic learning motives on the relationship between learning experience and job satisfaction and organizational commitment.…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Learning Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Persistence
Garringer, Michael; Benning, Chelsea – MENTOR: National Mentoring Partnership, 2019
In the summer of 2017, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and its partners at AT&T set out on an ambitious data collection and research project intended to capture the perceptions, beliefs, and activities of American adults about the topic of youth mentoring. One core objective of this first-of-its-kind project is the focus of this…
Descriptors: Mentors, Youth Programs, Business, Employers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Valentine, Desree S.; Ferebee, Susan; Heitner, Keri L. – International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2019
The quasi-experimental study reported in the present article is aimed at increasing the understanding of the effects of long-term contract employees participating in wellness programs. The reported study examines the effect (if any) that a wellness program has on workplace stress, absenteeism, and presenteeism for long-term contract employees…
Descriptors: Wellness, Work Environment, Stress Variables, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Almalki, Saeed – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Project SEARCH is a unique program for young adults with intellectual disabilities to transition from high school to work. This program teaches individuals with intellectual disabilities (interns) job skills in an inclusive work environment, such as a hospital. The purpose of the study is to understand the involvement and perceptions of supported…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Supported Employment, Job Skills
Cox, Susan Michelle – ProQuest LLC, 2014
This research examines corporate diversity programs and initiatives from the perspective of the self-described diverse employee because they are intended to be the recipient of the benefits of diversity programs and initiatives. The research question is: In what ways have self-described diverse employees found that the diversity programs in their…
Descriptors: Employees, Employee Attitudes, Cultural Awareness, Work Environment
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Ricci, Federico; Chiesi, Andrea; Bisio, Carlo; Panari, Chiara; Pelosi, Annalisa – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2016
Purpose: This meta-analysis aims to verify the efficacy of occupational health and safety (OHS) training in terms of knowledge, attitude and beliefs, behavior and health. Design/methodology/approach: The authors included studies published in English (2007-2014) selected from ten databases. Eligibility criteria were studies concerned with the…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Occupational Safety and Health, Training, Knowledge Level
Emerson, Timica F. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Employee performance and patient satisfaction are strong indicators of the current state of a healthcare organization. Workplace training programs are used to teach employees the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform on the job. Instructor-led, online, blended and independent learning events are produced to address learning needs…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, On the Job Training, Public Agencies, Health Personnel
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Eisele, Lisa; Grohnert, Therese; Beausaert, Simon; Segers, Mien – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: This article aims to understand conditions under which personal development plans (PDPs) can effectively be implemented for professional learning. Both the organization's manner of supporting the PDP practice as well as the individual employee's motivation is taken into account. Design/ methodology/approach: A questionnaire was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Employees, Motivation, Employee Attitudes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Menon, Maria Eliophotou – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2013
The paper investigates the views of employers and stakeholders in Cyprus regarding the effect of training on productivity in their organisation. Qualitative research was used to collect information from 26 individuals who represented different types of employers (public sector institutions, semi-government institutions, small and large private…
Descriptors: Productivity, Attitude Measures, Employees, Stakeholders
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
von Treuer, Kathryn; McHardy, Katherine; Earl, Celisha – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2013
Workplace training is a key strategy often used by organisations to optimise performance. Further, trainee motivation is a key determinant of the degree to which the material learned in a training programme will be transferred to the workplace, enhancing the performance of the trainee. This study investigates the relationship between several…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Vocational Education, Organizational Culture, Human Resources
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Beausaert, Simon A. J.; Segers, Mien S. R.; Gijselaers, Wim H. – Vocations and Learning, 2011
Today, organizations are increasingly implementing assessment tools such as Personal Development Plans. Although the true power of the tool lies in supporting the employee's continuing professional development, organizations implement the tool for various different purposes, professional development purposes on the one hand and promotion/salary…
Descriptors: Individual Development, Professional Development, Employees, Job Skills
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Yap, Margaret; Holmes, Mark Robert; Hannan, Charity-Ann; Cukier, Wendy – Journal of European Industrial Training, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the association between employees' perceptions of diversity training (DT) existence and effectiveness with organizational commitment (OC), and career satisfaction (CS). Design/methodology/approach: The analyses in this paper utilize survey data collected between 2006 and 2007 from over 11,000…
Descriptors: Employees, Job Satisfaction, Foreign Countries, Investigations
Previous Page | Next Page ยป
Pages: 1  |  2