Learning

Leaders, employees divided on learning delivery

Employees on average prefer self-paced courses, but only half of organizations offer that option, according to a Pluralsight study.

By Kathryn Moody • May 26, 2020

Deep Dive

How to train for remote productivity during a 'crisis without a playbook'

Managers must lead with empathy, sources told HR Dive, particularly when it comes to flexibility and setting goals for their teams.

By Ryan Golden • May 26, 2020

Opinion

HR's pandemic role is big — but it's overshadowed by its place leading the reskilling revolution

Every HR officer should look at their talent needs and become a chief reskilling officer, writes Scott Cawood, CEO of WorldatWork. 

By Scott Cawood • May 26, 2020

Despite investments in tech, employers aren't prepping their people

AI can be a valuable tool for upskilling employees, but its use must align with an organization's culture and learning initiatives, according to experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 21, 2020

Guild Education acquires Entangled to help employers support displaced workers

"[C]ompanies are asking us to help their workers through a very different set of challenges — in a very different labor market," the CEO of Guild said.

By Aman Kidwai • May 20, 2020

Workshop aims to refocus leadership styles for new world of work

Leadercamp will help leaders "recharge, rethink and refocus their leadership style in meaningful ways," according to Skillsoft's Mark Onisk.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 19, 2020

Deep Dive

To defend budgets in a downturn, L&D must focus on the future

Budget cuts and downsizing present an unfortunate reality, but that isn't the full story for L&D, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020

The Wing to offer coaching services to current, former workers

Coaching has taken off as a tool for women's professional development and inclusion.

By Katie Clarey • May 19, 2020

Software firm introduces contactless orientation platform

Contractors using MindForge can send orientation videos to workers through the software's web portal, rather than violate social distancing practices by showing videos in person. 

By Zachary Phillips • May 18, 2020

How PwC keeps its digital upskilling relevant

The firm has positioned itself to tackle the workplace challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Aman Kidwai • May 12, 2020

Workers spend more time learning as remote work continues

Demand for online courses has increased "exponentially" due to the pandemic, according to a recent survey.

By Kathryn Moody • May 12, 2020

Vermont gov. orders in-state employees to take health, safety training ahead of reopening

The state is one of several to begin phased reopening in May.

By Ryan Golden • May 12, 2020

VR developer's new content series trains leaders to navigate COVID-19 disruption

VR and associated technologies have claimed an increasing share of the employee learning market in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • May 05, 2020

2020 was to be L&D's big year — now, employers adjust

While large, in-office learning programs may have been abandoned, L&D pros have instead been called upon to ready managers for the new remote reality.

By Kathryn Moody • May 05, 2020

Coursera to strengthen customers' learning-focused pandemic plans

The platform said it plans to "help employees successfully transition to remote working, increase digital readiness, and improve mental wellbeing."

By Katie Clarey • May 05, 2020

Anticipating employee stress, employers boost training for managers

Managers may be key to mental health strategies, as reports have highlighted empathy as an important element of employers' coronavirus response.

By Katie Clarey • April 29, 2020

SHRM to offer free disability inclusion training

The certification includes 12 modules to help organizations with recruitment, accommodations and support for workers of all abilities.

By Aman Kidwai • April 28, 2020

Deep Dive

How managers can master remote work's steep, sudden learning curve

From leading video chats to helping reports deal with distractions, HR can relay a number of lessons to company leaders.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2020

Digital skills gaps visible in essential industries

Workers in healthcare, manufacturing and more require upskilling to keep up with digital disruption, according to a National Skills Coalition report.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 28, 2020

Advocates for the incarcerated say workforce re-entry support is lacking during pandemic

The recent push by HR industry players to improve prospects for formerly incarcerated individuals now contends with a historic economic downturn.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2020

Coronavirus spurs interest in growth, focus among Udemy users

The current circumstances may prompt employers to ramp up their own learning programs, or at least ensure employees still have access.

By Katie Clarey • April 21, 2020

Managers can fuel employee growth — but only when trained to lead

Coaching has taken on new possibilities thanks to online courses, but managers aren't equipped for the blended reality, sources say.

By Kathryn Moody • April 21, 2020

6 stories on the state of internships

COVID-19 may have changed some employers' plans, but summer internships are still on the books for many, leaving HR on the hook.

Campus recruiting 101: How to source college interns and early hires

University professors, career services advisors and other experts recommend recruiters expand and customize their efforts.

By Aman Kidwai • April 15, 2020

3 steps to optimize intern onboarding and training

Experts suggest that employee onboarding plans should cover at least a new hire's first 90 days. That's not feasible for most internships.

By Aman Kidwai • April 14, 2020