When you need to know or want to know more, having a quick list of published and respected industry research can be invaluable.

WorkplaceXpert provides this important service by linking you to the source. The following is a collection of links to frequently cited research studies. As we are made aware of survey results, analysts reports or executive studies, we present them.

If this is a useful resource for you, or you know of additional studies that would help your fellow training or HR peers,  send your comments and suggestions to our editor.

Thanks to the readers of WorkplaceXpert, we have several insightful and useful reports available.

Training Industry Survey - Professional Information Needs, Resources, Satisfaction and Usage

Training Topics and Business Climate Survey

Training Department and Initatives 

Business Climate Report Overview 
or choose to review the more Detailed Findings.

How is it Going For You This Year?

Other publications' or association reports:

Learning Challenges Survey Series
TrainingIndustry.com - TrainingOutsourcing.com and Expertus

NEW! Training Magaine, 2007 United States Training Industry Report

Training Magaine, 2006 United States Training Industry Report

Training Magazine, 2006 Salary Survey Report

Training magazine and the American Management Association on the use of Leadership Development Programs within U.S. Corporations Report

American Society for Training and Development,  2005 State of the Industry, Executive Summary – (Full report available only to members, nonmembers may purchase here)

CLO: Chief Learning Officer Magazine,   Enterprise Learning Spending

Related Research Links

Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS is a United States federal agency concerned with the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistical data in the field of labor economics. Sections on the web page include Data, Economy at a Glance, Surveys & Programs, Publications & Research Papers, and Regional Information.

US Census Bureau
Offers statistics on the current US and world population and current economic indicators. Lists free publications and products, a web-based subscription service for databases on business patterns by county or zip code, international trade data, survey of manufacturers, and a census tract street locator feature.

O*Net
The O*Net project is a comprehensive database of job characteristics and worker attributes. It replaces the U.S. government's Dictionary of Occupational Titles and reflects the advanced technologies, adaptable workplace structures, and wide-ranging skills required in the current workplace.