Learning
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Walmart pledges $4M to Colorado retail training programs
The company continues its push to upskill retail workers across the country.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveLearning in 2018: The rise of technology and calls for personalization
A number of surprises, spurred by a tight talent market, drove some of the developments in the learning space this past year.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018
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Boeing, Microsoft and more team up to rethink training
The network says it will take a skills-based approach to learning and development initiatives.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018
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A quarter of developers are self-taught coders
The study from HackerRank affirms the idea that learning initiatives outside a traditional classroom can help close the skills gap.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018
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Most millennials are satisfied with their jobs, but not their career paths
Without a sense of where they are headed career-wise, employees will consider looking elsewhere for opportunities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018
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Hilton tops Best Workplaces for Diversity list
Great Place to Work considered the work experiences of women, people of color, LGBTQ workers, individuals with disabilities and those 54 years of age and older.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2018
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Deep DiveTo survive a digital future, guide employees to own their learning
The market will leave behind those who think continuous learning is anything but a necessity, various experts say.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 04, 2018
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Marketing pros are unprepared for digital change, study says
A majority of respondents (82%) believe their company must invest in staff training and development in order to remain competitive.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 04, 2018
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How to train Gen Z on its own terms
Leaders can connect with learners by housing learning initiatives within the devices that have defined their generation.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 04, 2018
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Coaching may ease the pains of change management
Every business must be poised for change, but successfully navigating it requires that managers be ready to coach employees through it.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 04, 2018
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SponsoredThe top learning trends for 2019: Towards a digital-human workforce
As organizations navigate their digital transformation, learning & development (L&D) leaders are tasked with reskilling their workforce. Udemy’s Head of L&D shares what to expect in 2019.
By Shelley Osborne, Head of L&D at Udemy
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Q&AWalmart's director of HR strategy talks overhauling employee development
The company revamped a development program, once in place more for "reputation" than for impact, to better prepare for the future of work, Ellie Bertani said.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2018
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NYC-based nonprofit gets $2M grant to build tech training program with local employers
The initiative is part of the groundbreaking of a new 80,000-square-foot facility, set to open in 2020 near New York's Union Square.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018
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Earn-while-you-learn training provided by Wisconsin manufacturing company
A Wisconsin manufacturing company is looking to woo workers with free training, a paycheck and college credit.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018
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Woz U pilots partnership to upskill learners
The university created by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is partnering with CareerCircle to reach learners with interest in digital skills.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018
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Deep DiveIs there a gender training gap?
In a recent study, men reported greater access to training for technical skills and soft skills compared to women — which points to one possible driver of the leadership gap.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018
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The more training employees get, the more they want
Employees and job seekers are not only expecting to be upskilled and trained — they are beginning to demand it.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018
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Walmart's Black Friday VR simulator puts workers in a noisy, crowded store
Store associates can explore four- to five-minute sessions that attempt to reproduce the audio and visual experience of working during the holiday rush.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018
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Deep DiveHow to spot employees with the most learning potential
Employers that fail to meet learning needs may drive top performers to greener pastures — and also miss out on the ripple effect their good work can create.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018
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Training a top priority for employees, report shows
In today's tight talent market, employers hoping to retain must be ready to train.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018
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Study: 1 in 3 managers can't deal with high-stress situations
In today's tight talent market, employers can't afford to let managers negatively affect morale, performance and retention.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2018
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Lack of planning and accountability still holding back women's advancement
Only 36% of Canadian companies and 40% of American companies have a proactive plan to advance women to roles in senior leadership.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018
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Deep Dive10 tips for creating an effective L&D program
Identifying your needs and knowing your target audiences are a good place to start, experts told HR Dive.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018
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New LinkedIn Learning function gathers all of an employer's content in one place
The move may be a play by LinkedIn to align itself with the broader learning trend toward video content curation.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Nov. 13, 2018
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Underemployed grads present a hiring opportunity
Adding an internship or work experience could boost new grad's wages and help employers prepare a strong development pipeline.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018