Learning & Development
Cheers to you! Happy International Employee Appreciation Day
According to the Internet, today is International Employee Appreciation Day. So cheers to all of us! We have all seen dozens of articles, blog posts and twitter rants on the…
Read MoreWomen Who Rule the World
Women are having a bigger impact in the world than ever before. In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2015, I started thinking about all the incredible women who…
Read MoreICYMI: Workplace stress is killing 120,000 people a year
In case you missed it (#ICYMI). Here’s the skinny on this week’s stories covering workplace culture and behavior. Work-related stress is fatal. A recent study from Harvard Business School and…
Read MoreBuilding Your Personal Brand
Personal branding isn’t reserved for all-star athletes, celebrities and reality TV stars trying to make a quick buck. You don’t need an empire to differentiate yourself, you just need to…
Read MoreEat. Pray. Work.
I am getting ready for vacation and asked a few friends for book recommendations. I wanted something fun (and dare I say trashy) that I won’t be humiliated to be…
Read MoreWorkplace epidemic: Knowledge hoarding
We’ve all seen the Fast Company and Inc. articles detailing the personality traits and characteristics of unbearable coworkers. Obnoxious people and their distracting tendencies are in no short supply. Each…
Read MoreKeeping Resolutions (and Avoiding Oreos!)
For most people January 1 means kicking off the New Year with a fresh start or a clean slate. This is the time that people (including myself) seize the chance…
Read MoreInspiring Change in the Federal Workforce
Government agencies and military organizations are under intense pressure to build, train and sustain their workforces. To support this critical initiative, federal agencies must continually and meticulously assess their workforce…
Read More5 Things to Talk About on Your Lunch Break
Can you believe that only one and five employees admit to taking a lunch break? And, 39% of employees say they eat lunch at their desk, and 28% of employees…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Say “Thanks” to Your Employees
November is one of my favorite times of year. The crisp air wakes you up and snaps you to attention. The beautiful fall foliage in the DC metro area (and…
Read MoreWorkspiration: 25 Quotes to Jump-start Your Day
The days might be getting shorter, but they certainly feel longer. With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s proving more and more difficult to stay focused and get motivated. As…
Read MoreHomeland Security Picks Cloud For Training
Information Week – August 23, 2014
Read MoreVIP wins $95M BPA for DHS talent management system
Washington Technology – August 13, 2014
Read MorePutting Learning First
Jason Marceau is chief operations officer for Meridian Knowledge Solutions, recently wrote a piece featured in Training Magazine – May 14, 2014, this piece discussed the importance of putting learning first.…
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