Learning

Microlearning is the future, expert says

Think small when it comes to 2022 learning trends, Kay Green of Edesign Consulting says.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 11, 2022

A case for embracing optimism in 2022

Events of the past few years have afforded HR a unique opportunity, Yvette Cameron of Oracle writes.

By Yvette Cameron • Jan. 10, 2022

Create engagement around company mission, and employees may stay for the long run

There are several strategies that can put a business and its workforce at the service of a greater purpose.

By Leeatt Rothschild • Jan. 5, 2022

DOL awards more than $8M for apprenticeships in pandemic-stricken sectors

Apprenticeships have previously featured in organizations' talent strategies, even at the local level.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 4, 2022

Report: Customer experience pros hampered by lack of training

It's long been known that employee experience and customer satisfaction are intricately linked.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 21, 2021

A culture of learning is crucial for hiring, retention, Penn prof says

An organization driven by thrift can lose sight of the importance of retention.

By Carla Bell • Dec. 14, 2021

Skillsoft finds 'misalignment' between employers, women in tech on learning benefits

The company's research is relevant given other findings that women have increased their participation in learning programs in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2021

HR, workers disagree on availability of skilling opportunities, Randstad says

Research has shown the topic of training is not always one on which employers and employees agree, despite common concerns.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2021

On-demand learning may mitigate pandemic-driven brain drain

"Companies are teetering on the edge of a business knowledge brain drain," Fuse's report said.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 6, 2021

US, Swiss governments partner to expand apprenticeships

Employers across the U.S., particularly those with international roots, have tapped hard into apprenticeships as a way to find workers in a tough market.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 30, 2021

The next level of the digital workplace: Learning in the flow of work

Make learning an integrated ​part of daily workflow and create massive shifts in your work culture.

Nov. 29, 2021

DOL launches dialogue to increase marginalized groups' access to apprenticeships

Improving apprenticeship diversity has been a priority for the U.S. Department of Labor since the Biden Administration took charge earlier this year.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 22, 2021

Udemy: Users flocked to technical training content in droves last month

As much as employers may be worried about talent development over the long term, recent research shows workers may be just as anxious.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 16, 2021

DOL moves to kill Trump-era apprenticeship rule

The original IRAP executive order and rule allowed for the creation of apprenticeship programs by third parties.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2021

Google.org supports training, hiring push for 8K veterans

The initiative will connect veterans with Google certificate training and 12-week fellowships at 400 employers. 

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 10, 2021

4 communication tips for successful employee surveys

Here are four tactics to help you improve communication and trust in your survey process.  

Nov. 8, 2021

Could Philadelphia training initiative improve workforce equity?

For women and people of color, recent months have been "disproportionately devastating."

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 2, 2021

3 top techniques to upskill software development: Gartner

There's a disconnect between the most popular and the most effective learning methods for software development, according to Gartner data.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 28, 2021

Employers rated learning programs higher than employees, survey says

Employees rated learning programs "neutrally," while employers said they were "very successful," the report showed.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 26, 2021

More transparency, more communication required in a post-COVID-19 workforce

While the workplace has been evolving for years, the global pandemic radically accelerated workplace trends that were long overdue. In this new environment, data shows that one of the most significant trends valued by top talent is increased transparency and communication.

Oct. 25, 2021

Employees in positive cultures say they're more likely to upskill

Training and career development are no longer just about getting employees to learn the skills they need to complete daily tasks.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 19, 2021

How ESL classes help immigrants advance at work

Language classes often are an afterthought for companies without international offices or a globally recruited workforce.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 14, 2021

How Jack Daniel's and company celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Brown-Forman's Latinx ERG is focused on the richness of Hispanic identity.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 13, 2021

IT orgs team up on apprenticeships, aiming to diversify tech pipeline

SNS Technologies joined CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech, the organizations announced last week.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 6, 2021

Leadership development programs lack women, people of color, study says

Mentorship and sponsorship programs may expand development opportunities, but L&D teams need the right data to evaluate effectiveness.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 5, 2021