Learning

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

More women are pursuing online education, closing learning gender gap

The growth is a positive signal during a year in which women left the workforce in droves.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 28, 2021

3 key steps to facilitate robust, sustainable learning programs

It's vital companies cultivate an environment of learning and upskilling, enabling employees to develop their knowledge and skills.

By Michael Voegele • Sept. 23, 2021

Employers want to reskill, not rehire, in current market

While unemployment remains above pre-pandemic levels, employers have struggled to fill open jobs.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 21, 2021

Training creators say cybersecurity drills don't have to be 'fight or flight'

Cyber training has followed "a very dangerous path," according to the co-founders of Hook Security. But a humorous approach, they say, may turn things around.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2021

Los Angeles partners with Microsoft on tech training program for veterans

Recent research has shown that some veterans may struggle to transition into the civilian workforce, although many believe job training programs may help.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 7, 2021

VR training gives employees a bias do-over

With VR training, ServiceNow employees can unpack biases in a safe space: their own homes.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 31, 2021

EY program aims to help clear the path to CPA licensure

Employers in accounting face their own talent crises. EY's program is focused on making inroads for diverse new hires.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 30, 2021

DOL commits $90M for training, employment services for workers displaced by pandemic

The agency's focus on an equitable recovery speaks to the pandemic's disparate impact on certain employee groups.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 30, 2021

New York law firm fellowship aims to 'support and nurture' attorneys of color

The Selendy & Gay diversity fellowship, announced last month, offers support to racially diverse and first-generation young law professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 24, 2021