Learning
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Skill mismatches amount to a 'hidden tax'
Skills are becoming obsolete at an increasingly fast rate, according to Boston Consulting Group. So what can employers do?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Disney expands free tuition program, adds two more schools to network
Education benefits have gone through a rebrand, serving as an employee perk rather than a branding exercise.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Indiana McDonald's workers can learn on the job via 'crosswalk credits'
Three-hundred of the restaurants will partner with Ivy Tech Community College to help employees advance their education.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2020 -
EdX launches online bachelor's degree alternative
Skills-based credentialing continues to gain traction as a pathway for adult learners, but there are still unresolved questions facing vendors.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Media execs say reinvention, upskilling are keys to survival
Automation, AI and more are shifting how businesses operate and are redefining what skills are most important.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Deep Dive10 trends that will shape HR in 2020
The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.
By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Deep Dive6 learning trends to watch in 2020
HR Dive asked the experts for their views on what's to come in a new decade of learning potential.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 07, 2020 -
New year brings new training requirements for California employers
2020 is shaping up to be a critical year for training compliance efforts.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Colorado program to offer free, online credentialing
Credentialing may be on its way to becoming a trend of its own within the learning space.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Mentorships boost student interest in careers, study finds
Such pairings also may up engagement for employees craving meaningful work.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Deep DiveEveryone needs workers with soft skills — but how do you find them?
While screening software can speed the recruiter's path to finding the most experienced applicants, finding the right soft skills is a face-to-face endeavor.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Lack of awareness, registration hurdles hurt NYC tech apprenticeship growth
The city's startups haven't bought in despite strong government investment, according to a report.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Trilogy, Northwestern partner on fintech boot camp
The program is expected to attract those working in finance who want to upskill, as well as technologists who want to pivot to fintech.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Deep DiveReality check: The learning pro's primer on AR, VR tech
What exactly are these tools, and how can you make use of them in your workplace?
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Illinois commits $25M to diversify construction, building trades
Apprenticeships are growing in popularity as a solution to issues with both access and labor.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Michigan to join Cisco scholarship program for vets
The Cisco CyberVets Scholarship program at once recognizes the need for workers with tech skills and presents an opportunity for talent that is traditionally undervalued.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Visa launches dispute resolution certification to cope with industry demand
The move advances the promise Visa made to create training opportunities when it signed on to the White House's Pledge to America's Workers.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Van drivers use Ford VR training to steer clear of cyclists
Employers operating in industries that involve vehicle use may not be aware of how eager their workers are to use VR.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 10, 2019 -
To solve the skills gap, employers need to think local
Some employers already have adopted a local focus for addressing the skills gap, partnering with schools and government organizations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Employee Initiative of the Year: Trilogy Education Services
To prepare employees for massive job change, training efforts will need successful models from which to build. That's where Trilogy stood out in 2019.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Largest US senior housing operator to pilot nursing assistant apprenticeship
Both private and public organizations are behind a massive expansion of the apprenticeship model in the U.S.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Amazon Web Services launches 'cloud concepts' courses
The need for workers with cloud-related skill sets follows a general pattern of demand for high-tech skills throughout the business world.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 03, 2019 -
ATD: Training spend rises as formal learning hours plateau
Employers are serious about learning initiatives as an investment, but some aren't hitting the mark just yet.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 03, 2019 -
ADP: In 2020, work will be team-based and personalized
More employers want to streamline people processes and erase silos, especially because a strong people organization is a business imperative.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Retailer evo launches 'XR' training before it triples headcount for Black Friday
Retailers like Walmart also have opted for VR and similar tech to train workers ahead of the holiday rush in recent years.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 26, 2019
