Sometimes bosses ask themselves if they should invest in training of their personnel as there is a chance that they’ll take their new knowledge to another place afterwards. This new study shows that the retention of skilled workers benefits from training. From the press release: Especially in times of shortage of skilled workers, some companies… Read More The positive effect of professional development and training: you’ll keep your personnel

Once a cheat always a cheat, or rather once someone who tolerates cheating, always someone who tolerates cheating? A new study seems to suggest this, but do note that a longitudinal design would really answer this question. From the press release: A recent study authored by professors at two California State University campuses, including San… Read More Students who tolerate cheating in classroom may also turn a blind eye to unethical behavior in their jobs

This paper has been on my reading list for quite some time and sorry I made you wait as it is really interesting and relevant. While talent has been a focus in education for some time now, but is talent really the most important element to be successful? Well, based on their simulations the researchers… Read More The most important element to be successful? Sheer luck.