Lorri Freifeld

1 month ago | trainingmag.com | Lorri Freifeld

February 17, 2025, will be forever etched in my memory— and heart. On a night we dedicated to recognizing excellence in employee training and development at our L&D Silver Jubilee Awards Gala, my organization and team turned around and recognized me!I was honored by the beautiful award I received and by the heartfelt words spoken by my colleague, Lori Gardner, in front of 400-plus Learning and Development professionals.

1 month ago | trainingmag.com | Lorri Freifeld

High-performing companies place a high priority on developing their high-potential leaders, according to Training’s2025 Leadership Development Survey conducted in partnership with Wilson Learning Worldwide. They identify high-potential leaders early, provide continuous leadership skills training throughout their career, and take action to support these new leaders through their transition to the next management level.

1 month ago | trainingmag.com | Lorri Freifeld

The Training 2025 Conference & Expo orchestrated a harmonious blend of learning, networking, collaborating, and groovin’ to the beat this February at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. SMB Amped DJ Reatha Cruz-Johnson and bassist Joela Oliver pumped up the keynote crowd of nearly 2,000 Learning and Development (L&D) professionals each morning.

1 month ago | trainingmag.com | Lorri Freifeld

How often have you heard phrases like these lately? “People need to collaborate with technology.”“We need to keep humans in the loop.”“The key is identifying and training for the skills people need today—and tomorrow.”Like any relationship, the one between technology and people is a balancing act. Too much technology and organizations risk overwhelming or burning out employees. Too little and they risk going the way of Kodak and Blockbuster.

1 month ago | trainingmag.com | Lorri Freifeld

Trust between employees and their managers is a critical element of workplace success. But that element seems to be missing these days, according to career services LiveCareer’s Generational Workplace Trust report, with more than half of 1,000 respondents (53%) believing their manager has lied to them and 40% reporting they have quit a job due to not trusting their manager. In addition, a quarter of respondents do not fully trust their manager to act in their best interests.