Real-world demonstration of skills on the job is more reliable than hours logged or written tests for ensuring safety.

The field of professional psychology has undergone significant transformation over recent decades, with training programmes and competency assessments evolving to meet the increasingly complex demands ...

A "competency model" released on Jan. 12 by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Associated General Contractors of America give training centers, community colleges, and high schools in the United ...

The Federal Aviation Administration intends to further evaluate competency-based training and assessment this year, but remains reluctant to fully endorse the model despite widespread international ...

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today the debut of the Food and Beverage Service Competency Model – the first-ever competency model designed expressly for ...

Competency models are used to define which characteristics and performance requirements are needed to meet a certain expectation. A competency is essentially being adept and capable at a certain skill ...

WASHINGTON -- The NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the National Retail Federation (NRF), along with the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), released ...

The proposed legislation seeks to improve outcomes by shifting the focus from time spent to demonstrated competency. This ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

Every recruiter and hiring manager knows it's best to seek candidates who align with the company's long-term objectives, but knowing and doing are two different things. Getting the right candidate the ...

A 2022 Hue report found that around 80% of HR professionals believe that their industry does a good job of implementing diversity-related initiatives. Yet, the study also reported that nearly 85% of ...