Report on the results of pre-employment training programs being developed in the hopes of reducing some of our present manpower ailments. (Author/MM)

The author argues that the American labor market is in the midst of historic transition that will challenge human resource development professionals. Sweeping demographic changes will soon combine with a "Second Industrial Revolution" in technology and a quantum leap in the level and quality of foreign competition to raise sharply the importance…

Summarizes major concepts and approaches of the Evaluation Training Consortium project, showing how they relate to evaluation in the human resources development context. (CT)

Project Transition screens, trains, and places welfare recipients in fast food restaurant jobs. Training focuses on employee responsibility for managers' expectations and on behavior that will raise those expectations of new employees. (SK)

The authors discuss how training managers can deal with functional illiteracy among their worksite students. Recommendations include (1) understand the reading process, (2) use directed reading activity, (3) determine reading level of materials and trainees, and (4) investigate alternative materials. (CH)

Article describes results of a study by 3M Company indicating the importance of motivation in training the hard-core unemployable. (Author/MM)

Human Resource Development conceptualization includes three categories according to different kinds of learning experiences: training (job-related learning experiences), education (individual-related learning experiences, and development (organizational-related learning experiences). Five implications which result from applying this HRD concept…

This article discusses steps taken in meeting the skilled-technical hourly work force requirements for the construction and maintenance of a quarter billion dollar automated industrial plant in Jamaica where the rural background of trainees necessitates compensation for limited technological experience. (NL)

The author defines productivity and discusses ways to increase productivity in the workplace, with emphasis on human resource development (HRD). He discusses the use of quality circles, participative management, and layoffs to increase productivity. (CH)

Presents results of a national survey of training and development executives concerning the state of U.S. employee training. Examples of the topics covered by the survey include corporate philosophy, staffing considerations, needs assessment, training participation, program topics, methods and materials, and program evaluation. (CT)

The growing needs of individuals who did not finish high school and of other adults wish to make changes in their lives can best be met at the local level through education--work programs, or deferred educational and training opportunities, to be used when needed. (EC)

Looks at how training is capturing the attention of business and legislators and why human resource development professionals need to see themselves in terms of "the big picture." Quotes are included from Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Senator Gary Hart, Senator Ted Kennedy, and Senator Bob Packwood. (CT)

Four directors of corporate training answer the question "Should human resource development directors have a training background?" and then each presents a list of recommendations for trainers, involving such areas as internal consulting skills, business experience, sense of timing, the difference between training and teaching, and taking a…

Results of a survey of 50 organizations having a progressive attitude toward training indicated that a number of organizations had "career development" programs which included skill training as well as the perspective and knowledge needed to progress on the career ladder. (SC)