2008 State of the Industry Report (PDF download version)

ASTD estimates that U.S. organizations spent $134.39 billion on employee learning and development in—[PDF download] 

Learning in Tough Economic Times: Executive Summar

A free executive summary of ASTD’s research report Learning in Tough Economic Times.

Learning's Role in Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is one of the most important corporate issues today, given its impact on both—[PDF download]

The Value of Evaluation (PDF Download)

ASTD’s Value of Evaluation report explores the complex issue of learning evaluation, the techniques being used, barriers to effective implementation, and strategic use of learning metrics.

What Works in Workforce Development

 Results from ASTD's 2001 study of joint labor management educational programs. [PDF download]  

Building an Engaged Workforce Playbook

Building an Engaged Workforce Playbook provides actionable strategies for employee engagement....

Learning in Tough Economic Times: How Corporate Le

The global recession weighs heavily on everyone’s mind. Most of us are cutting back and looking for ways to be more effective with fewer resources. Learning in Tough Economic Times presents compelling information on best practices organizations are using to cope with financial uncertainty. This study provides real data, ideas, and tools that you can implement to be a strategic business partner and help position your organization for success in the recovery.

Talent Management Practices and Opportunities

Talent management has become a top priority for organizations and will continue to increase in—[PDF download]

Talent Management Playbook

The Talent Management Playbook highlights challenges organizations commonly face regarding talent management and presents strategies for addressing those challenges.