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How Grubhub uses returnships to bring women on board
The mass exodus of women from the workforce during the pandemic has prompted employers from many industries to reconsider ways to train and hire them.
By Caroline Colvin • March 28, 2023 -
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Workers say they’re hopeful about the future of their careers — but not with their current employers
Upskilling could be the key to retention in today’s “free agent” market, a Tuesday report said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2023 -
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TrendlineThe comprehensive list of HR trends to watch in 2023
Pay transparency, employee privacy, compassionate leadership and political biases are among this year’s hot debates, according to labor experts.
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As tech layoffs lead to strained teams, leaders lean on L&D
Amid more Amazon tech layoff news, researchers published a report on strained managers struggling to regain control.
By Caroline Colvin • March 21, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Unisys3 steps to help employees thrive in hybrid work
Learn how Unisys can help your organization create a hybrid work environment that drives business growth and improves the employee experience.
By Weston Morris, Senior Director of Global Strategy, Digital Workplace Solutions, Unisys • March 20, 2023 -
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Nonprofit launches ‘high-opportunity’ job platform for nondegree workers
Building on public and private sector momentum, SkillUp said it also aims to increase motivation and confidence among workers.
By Caroline Colvin • March 14, 2023 -
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Biden proposes investment in sectoral training, apprenticeships
Notably, previous U.S. Department of Labor investments have focused on improving diversity in the Registered Apprenticeship program.
By Kathryn Moody • March 13, 2023 -
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Chamber of Commerce lands grant to bolster work-based learning, skill credentialing
The program, slated to start this fall, is designed to prepare learners and workers for career advancement, as well as address the worker shortage.
By Carolyn Crist • March 10, 2023 -
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Employers aren’t adopting skills-based hiring fast enough to meet demand, report says
But companies can focus on in-house training and other nontraditional approaches to overcome that gap.
By Kathryn Moody • March 7, 2023 -
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More than half of jobs don’t need 4-year degree requirements, report says
More employers — public and private — are pushing for skills-first hiring, but doing so requires an investment some employers may still be wary of making.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 28, 2023 -
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Employers value microcredentials but don’t know how to assess their quality
Around two-thirds of employers responding to a survey said they want colleges to approach them about building alternative credentials for workers.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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For dream CFO, data, people skills are a must, CEO says
Old school and new generation CFOs have different ways of achieving efficiency — but as a CEO, Yantra’s Vikram Bhandari is looking for the best of both worlds.
By Grace Noto • Feb. 22, 2023 -
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Alaska drops 4-year degree requirements for state jobs
“At present, there are not enough qualified applicants to fill all the state’s job vacancies,” the administrative order said.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 21, 2023 -
E-learning provider Udemy cuts 10% of its workforce
The news may come as a jolt to the learning and development space.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2023 -
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L&D’s influence is increasing — but is it growing fast enough?
Skill needs are changing rapidly and employers may not be proactively building their organizations to reflect that reality, LinkedIn said.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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Communication, transparency are key to organizational redesign, report says
Business leaders overseeing organizational redesigns should be as transparent as possible to limit the spread of rumors and loss of key talent, Info-Tech Research Group advises.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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Amazon’s career development strategy: What HR can learn
With tech skills in hot demand, here’s how L&D facilitators can take a leaf out of Amazon’s book.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2023 -
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Worries run high about digital credentials’ expense, academic degrees’ relevance for STEM jobs, survey finds
Credentials’ promise and possible pitfalls weigh on students and employees alike, finds survey based on 14,000 interviews in 13 countries.
By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 14, 2023 -
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As skills become obsolete at a ‘breathtaking’ pace, risk and project management remain solid L&D investments
L&D leaders should consider time-to-skill, skill value and skill longevity when making investments, a report says.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 10, 2023 -
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Biden calls for paid leave, ban on noncompetes in State of the Union
President Joe Biden’s address touched upon a range of workplace issues, from immigration reform to a historically low 3.4% unemployment rate.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 8, 2023 -
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Workers do not have the tech skills needed for today’s jobs, NSC says
As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics posts unexpectedly high job gains, concerns remain about finding the right workers for open positions.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 7, 2023 -
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To gain an edge in a looming recession, focus on employee development, McKinsey says
Employers that create opportunities for employees to keep learning and reinventing themselves will fare well, research suggests.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 2, 2023 -
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Adopting skills-first approach, Cleveland Clinic removes some 4-year degree requirements
The health system revised more than 260 job descriptions, also aiming to improve DEI efforts.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 31, 2023 -
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Sponsored by EmergnHow learning and development leaders can help drive business performance
L&D teams are critical in helping organizations achieve their goals as the business suffers when employees don't have the training and skills they need to do their jobs well.
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Comcast joins federal tech upskilling initiative
Amid a tech talent shakeup, Comcast supports L&D initiatives to increase broadband infrastructure in underserved and unserved communities.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 27, 2023 -
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Amtrak lays down track for future rail workers with scholarship program
The scholarship program is one part of a larger effort to attract students to careers in rail.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 23, 2023
