Journal of Workplace Learning: Volume 24 Issue 1

Combating learning

Anu Järvensivu, Pasi Koski

The purpose of this paper is to look at workplace learning through research into sociology of work. It explores the “learning discourse” at work place level looking for…

Developmental intervention, learning climate and use of knowledge in elderly care

Esther Hauer, Annika M. Nordlund, Kristina Westerberg

The purpose of this paper is to examine the learning climate in elderly care, its potential improvements after the “Steps for skills”, and its influence on knowledge from formal…

Continuing professional development in nursing: does age matter?

Johanna Lammintakanen, Tuula Kivinen

The purpose of this paper is to describe and compare the views of nurses of different ages on continuing professional development (CPD). The authors were interested in possible…

Tacit knowledge barriers in franchising: practical solutions

Denise Cumberland, Rod Githens

The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers that hinder tacit knowledge transfer in a franchise environment and offer a compendium of solutions that encourage franchisees…

Training on Trial: How Workplace Learning Must Reinvent Itself to Remain Relevant

Carolyn Newman

Editorial

Sara Cervai, Tauno Kekäle