Ah, peak vacation season has arrived: at last, some time to kick back, grab some refreshments and catch up on...work?! Read more...

In a fresh approach to aiding talent development that has attracted training professionals and small businesses in over 50 countries, UK-based Glasstap offers a unique subscription-based training resource service providing unlimited access to hundreds of original downloadable activities, course modules and other materials for a flat annual fee. Subscriptions are now available in North America through Nobscot Corporation, a provider of HR exit interview, new hire survey and mentoring technology. Read more...

Many U.S. small businesses are taking a passive approach when it comes to protecting their data leaving themselves vulnerable to data loss and possible financial and reputational damage. A recent study conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Shred-it, a world-leading information security company, revealed that small businesses do not fully comprehend the impact a data breach could have and as a result, are not safeguarding sensitive information as thoroughly as they should.
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