Learning

Study: Tech and financial services are the top industries for learning tech use

The study quantified the learning technology's leap forward in adoption over the past two years.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 15, 2021

Sector-based training brings strong returns for workers, research shows

Poaching concerns may dissuade employers from training for transferable skills, however, researchers said.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 14, 2021

Deep Dive

2021 will accelerate learning trends driven by the pandemic

After the tumult of 2020, all doubts over the need for L&D disappeared. "The seat L&D has at the table isn't going anywhere," one source told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 12, 2021

XPO Logistics sees benefits from VR training pilot

Using Oculus for Business, the transportation and logistics company saw higher productivity, better safety outcomes and lowered waste.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 08, 2021

ATD: Tech-based learning methods continue to surge in popularity

While the results of ATD's study reflected on 2019, it may hint toward trends a tumultuous 2020 pushed even further.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2020

Survey: Top levers of manager effectiveness include recognition and one-on-one meetings

A survey from Achievers asked employees to identify the most prevalent management and coaching deficiencies.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 18, 2020

Hispanic professional group launches multicultural leadership program

With corporate partners Edelman and Barilla, The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement created the leadership development initiative to tackle diversity in the management ranks.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 15, 2020

A 'skills revolution' is key for the future, says World Economic Forum leader

"Talent is a precious resource," Klaus Schwab said during an Amazon Web Services virtual event. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 15, 2020

Technical subjects dominate Coursera's list of most popular content

Using data on usage from its enterprise partners, the online learning company identified the most popular courses and trending skills.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 14, 2020

Sponsored by SAP

Creating a secure employee experience in unstable times

Learn how to create successful employee surveys and feedback programs that work for your organization.

By Tara Belliard, Principal Consultant, Employee Experience, Qualtrics • Dec. 14, 2020

The top 5 learning stories from 2020

During a tumultuous year, learning leaders worked to keep their companies on track.

Google, SHRM Foundation partner to improve diversity at US tech firms

The partnership aims to equip HR professionals "with programs that create economic opportunity, promote inclusive hiring practices, and provide essential digital skills training."

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 08, 2020

Microsoft, Coding Dojo team up to teach in-demand cloud computing skills

The program is part of Microsoft's global skills initiative to train 25 million workers by the end of the year.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 01, 2020

New York launches free training platform for state residents

Residents will be able to access Coursera classes on remote worker management, cybersecurity and more.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 01, 2020

Aon launches cyber awareness training platform

Organizations now face "a much higher risk" of falling prey to threats such as ransomware and social engineering schemes, an Aon executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 30, 2020

Sponsored by DocuSign

[Podcast] CloudLife: Helping HR Leaders Succeed in the Virtual Workplace

This podcast series explores how HR leaders can take processes that were formerly conducted in person and reimagine them for the remote world.

By HR Dive's studioID • Nov. 30, 2020

Randstad US and Udemy launch tech training program for workers

Amid the pandemic, education partnerships have allowed companies to continue to create training programs.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 24, 2020

Remote work shift hasn't led employers to revamp learning, survey shows

Employees are gaining respect for learning at work and are increasingly interested in blended learning, according to Kahoot.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 20, 2020

National Skills Coalition urges Biden to focus on inclusive upskilling

The coronavirus pandemic has forced companies to re-imagine ways to upskill and reskill workers, according to experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 20, 2020

Sponsored by SAP

The pandemic's long-term implications on HR and the employee experience

HR is at the forefront of managing structural changes within organizations as many prepare for a post-pandemic digital world.

By Tammie Eldridge • Nov. 19, 2020

Q&A

Why Walmart is cross-training associates during the pandemic

Cross-training benefits workers by broadening their skill sets, but it also provides scheduling flexibility, Walmart Senior VP Drew Holler told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 17, 2020

The pandemic created a more trainable workforce, says McKinsey partner

Employee comfort with remote work tools increased, and companies were able to scale training as transformation moved forward.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 12, 2020

How are US apprenticeship programs surviving during COVID-19?

This year's National Apprenticeship Week comes at a challenging time for programs, which had to find creative ways to stay functional amid a pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 11, 2020

How HR can encourage peer-to-peer learning in an era of remote work

Gone are the days of coffee machine chatter and overhearing a colleague's phone calls. But employers like Siemens and Uber Freight have found a few workarounds.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 10, 2020

DOL: Employees must be paid for viewing training webinars during work hours

Attendance at training programs and similar activities need not be counted as working time, so long as four criteria are met, the agency noted.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 10, 2020