As the markets for products, services, labor and capital integrate worldwide, businesses are witnessing the increasing economic, cultural, political and environmental interdependence of countries around the world. At first, globalization was a strategic imperative to multinational corporations. Today it’s something everyone has to consider. Because of this, learning organizations must become more agile. They need [...]

A new BBC poll indicates that unemployment is the world’s fastest-rising fear. Unemployment among youth and recent college graduates, in particular, is increasing – along with debt from student loans. The perceptions of Gen Y supposedly being cocky, entitled and lazy will likely change now that the recession has impacted this generation of new professionals. Every [...]