Workers say they want learning. Why is engagement low when it’s offered?

Companies that struggle with learning uptake despite professed desire for it have an infrastructure problem, one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 24, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Most workers like learning from other generations

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much Black women’s employment dropped last year.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 19, 2026

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

DOL offers $145M in grants for apprenticeship incentive program

The awards are tied to a pay-for-performance model to hold businesses and workers accountable. The funds also align with the White House’s goal to reach more than 1 million apprenticeships nationwide.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 19, 2026

Skills are evolving too quickly for current training cycles, report says

Among IT workers, core responsibilities shift every 18 months, but learning was still seen as a benefit rather than an operational necessity, according to Info-Tech.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 19, 2026

DOL’s AI literacy framework encourages experiential learning and ‘human’ skills

A lack of proper training has remained one of the bigger sticking points for employers adopting AI technology. 

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2026

SHRM: Year-round upskilling opportunities tied to ‘significantly’ higher engagement

Employees who had such opportunities also reported higher job satisfaction and loyalty.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 17, 2026

Human-led training may be more effective than digital learning

A lack of personalization in digital sessions can lead to a loss of motivation, but a blend of asynchronous and in-person training could prove effective, according to a new report.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 13, 2026

Nearly 7 in 10 workers say their skills aren’t being fully used

The potential turnover risk from failing to fully realize workers’ capabilities leaves little room for error, Resume Now found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 10, 2026

Employees say compliance training is ‘disconnected’ from real life

When compliance training reflects real workplace scenarios, it helps employees recognize misconduct and feel more comfortable speaking up, one expert said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2026

Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026

5 minutes with New York Life’s CHRO

A former securities regulator, Joanne Rodgers is ready for a new challenge: artificial intelligence.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 27, 2026

Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy

Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 26, 2026

Millennial loyalty hinges on ‘career path clarity,’ research suggests

Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 22, 2026

Is the traditional career ladder broken?

Some workers are rejecting the career ladder in favor of “portfolio careers,” Randstad said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 20, 2026

Employees say narrative-based performance reviews are the fairest

Workers aren’t always sure how to improve when given numerical feedback, the study found.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 13, 2026

How Sprouts gamifies employee training

Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 13, 2026

What does a learning leader look like in 2026?

A report from the Association for Talent Development paints a portrait of today's L&D professional — but the role also may be ripe for evolution.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2026

DOL back-wage recovery hit 5-year high in 2025, despite closing fewer cases

The Wage and Hour Division released an analysis of its 2025 data, also drawing attention to two updated video series on the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 8, 2026

What will employee learning look like in 2026?

One expert said learning will become a “business imperative" this year.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 6, 2026

Companies reinvest AI productivity gains into more automation

In the search for greater ROI, businesses are using AI to further automate research and upskilling, according to EY.

By Scarlett Evans • Jan. 5, 2026

Top 10 learning stories of 2025

Workers sounded off about the need for more training and just how great a role the onboarding experience plays in their retention.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 23, 2025

Community colleges are training the next generation of manufacturing workers

Rutgers University explored how community colleges are responding to regional workforce training demands. Clark State College and Columbus State Community College are among those partnering with local manufacturers. 

By Michelle No • Dec. 19, 2025

Workforce policies could address talent shortages, report finds

Federal and state policies can strengthen work-based learning, leverage partnerships and address the digital skills divide, JPMorganChase says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2025

Coursera to acquire Udemy to create $2.5B MOOC giant

The companies pointed to their complementary offerings and demand for AI skills training.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2025

Employers want proof: Are candidates ready for the job?

While degrees can be general indicators of preparedness, employers also want specific evidence workers can perform, a Western Governors University report found.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 16, 2025