Learning
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Deep DiveHow to use learning programs to attract and retain Gen Z
Gen Z knows what it wants and what it's worth — and employers that don't make opportunities for growth explicit may fail to land new hires.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Butler University aims to equip Indianapolis-based learners with data boot camp
The program aims to "meet the ever-growing demand for data professionals in Indianapolis," an exec at Butler said in a statement.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Professional development among top retention tools
Workers in a Robert Half survey said that a pay raise was still the most likely reason to stay with an employer but pointed to training as a key draw.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Workers are more upset by the possibility of people replacing them than robots, study says
Upskilling today's workers to ready them for the future could help remove any fears of being replaced by machines or people with tech knowledge.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Southwest customizes training paths to advance workers into pilot positions
Those selected will be assigned a mentor, join employees at events and training activities and then apply for first officer roles, Southwest said.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Deep DivePractice makes perfect: A primer on communities of practice
They've been around since the '90s, but some organizations are building communities of practice to encourage continuous learning.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Microlearning and certifications dominate tech skill learning
The half-life of skills "is drastically reducing," Skillsoft said, which is why employee development has especially taken off in the tech space.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Randstad: US workers would train in STEM if they could turn back time
Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents believe their employers have trouble recruiting talent for such roles.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 06, 2019 -
SponsoredWhy HR should connect performance management and learning
Providing continuous performance management feedback is crucial to engage and retain today’s modern workforce.
By Matthew Brown, VP of Learning and Brand Success, Schoox • July 31, 2019 -
Can you train for attention to detail?
"Lack of attention to the details costs industries a lot of money," Charlene Maestas told HR Dive. Some are trying to fix it.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 30, 2019 -
Insight Global, SnackNation top Comparably list of best career development programs
Employees want to know they're valued, and helping them advance professionally is a key means to send that message.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 30, 2019 -
Forbes adds career training for first-time managers, new grads to its e-learning platform
The company will also launch several eight-course collections onto [email protected] for specific specializations, including HR.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 30, 2019 -
With badges, colleges take a hard look at teaching soft skills
Employer demand for new hires with skills like critical thinking has pushed colleges to find ways to show that students have those abilities.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 30, 2019 -
JPMorgan Chase partners on five-day boot camp for black entrepreneurs
This style of programming is on the rise as organizations recognize value in concentrated learning for specific audiences and skillsets.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 30, 2019 -
Nonprofit expands digital skill credential study to help underserved learners
Self-taught workers — often those in tech fields that are in high-demand — have a hard time showcasing their skills without a degree.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • July 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow can HR avoid learning fatigue?
Employers need to create personalized, accessible content for workers so they get the upskilling they want without the burnout, experts told HR Dive.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 23, 2019 -
Cybersecurity knowledge gap not uniform across sectors
Proofpoint found that finance workers had the most knowledge on the subject, while transportation and education sector workers had the least knowledge.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 23, 2019 -
Johns Hopkins to host coding boot camp for adult learners
Baltimore-area participants who complete the program will receive a certificate in full-stack development from the university.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 23, 2019 -
Amazon's $700M training gambit puts employers on notice
The company is "raising the bar" in terms of what employers are offering workers to prepare them for the future, one source told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2019 -
Survey: 70% of workers would participate in employer-provided L&D
Employees are ready to upskill if employers offer them the opportunity.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 16, 2019 -
Virginia universities partner with Amazon on cloud computing degree
The program, in which Amazon's AWS Educate initiative is participating, is located close to the future home of the company's HQ2.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 16, 2019 -
McKinsey: Automation could pose a greater threat to rural regions
Automation could displace 25% of workers in 512 U.S. counties, of which 429 are in rural areas, the report said.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 16, 2019 -
How training bolsters relationships and builds EQ
A focus on increased emotional intelligence can help employees work effectively with others and meet their own needs.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 16, 2019 -
Manpower to offer free GED program to 30K workers
The company said workers will have access to online courses to prepare them for the final exam, an unlimited amount of practice tests and coaching until they graduate.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 16, 2019 -
Amazon pledges $700M to upskill 100K US employees
The retail and tech giant joins other large employers in offering training to prepare workers and protect its future operations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2019
