Learning
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Q&A
How one CLO trains future tech leaders while tackling gender inequality
Technology is advancing every second and CLOs have to learn, unlearn and re-learn everyday, said Melike Aydin of UP School.
By Carla Bell • May 17, 2022 -
Amtrak, rail workers union partner on mechanic apprenticeship
Developed with funding from 2021's infrastructure bill, the program marks the latest in a series of apprenticeship investments by federal entities.
By Ryan Golden • May 16, 2022 -
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Employee learning trends are shifting, influenced by the coronavirus pandemic, generational preferences and technological advances.
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Udemy's CLO shapes training for 1,400 employees — and millions of users
"Any good leader, a learning leader, is a systems thinker," according to Melissa Daimler.
By Carla Bell • May 10, 2022 -
The pandemic hit workers with disabilities hard. Could apprenticeships help?
A two-year pilot program in Orange County, California, aims to be an example for employers.
By Ryan Golden • May 10, 2022 -
DOL awards $90M in grants to prepare young workers for clean tech jobs
Apprenticeships are a key part of the administration's ongoing jobs strategy.
By Kathryn Moody • May 5, 2022 -
Coursera launches skills training academy for colleges and companies
Experts say the move could help the company strengthen its focus on selling courses to colleges rather than consumers.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 4, 2022 -
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Q&AHow Rocket Software makes DEI worth the 'RIDE'
Sharra Owens-Schwartz, the first ever senior director of Rocket's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity initiative (RIDE), discusses her equity-first approach to retention.
By Caroline Colvin • May 4, 2022 -
How employers can set up immigrant and refugee hires for success
ESL classes and mentorship programs with bilingual workers can help immigrant workers find their footing.
By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2022 -
Tyson Foods adds free degrees, certificates to suite of learning benefits
The addition expands a suite of learning benefits that already included free ESL, GED and other classes for many front-line employees.
By Kate Tornone • April 29, 2022 -
PepsiCo joins the wave of corporate returnships
"This is a unique set of people, primarily women, that aren't lacking in talent or drive," PepsiCo’s Heather Hoytink told HR Dive. "They just haven’t been given the opportunity to show up again and contribute."
By Caroline Colvin • April 28, 2022 -
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How LinkedIn creates a talent pipeline through mentorship
Through a formal partnership with Year Up, LinkedIn teams not only gain interns but also experience as teachers.
By Caroline Colvin • April 26, 2022 -
SHRM backs 'alternative credentials' in report
Still, the organization's report identified some long-standing concerns held by employers regarding credentials.
By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2022 -
Healthcare worker training org aims to root out bias in care
The heightened racial unrest of 2020 revealed unmet needs and windows of opportunity to challenge structural racism.
By Carla Bell • April 19, 2022 -
Dollar General introduces no-cost degree program for employees
Employees and their families also will have access to general education courses.
By Emilie Shumway • April 14, 2022 -
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Q&A'Just be human': Jamba Juice ex-CEO on HR and anti-racism
Authors Krista and James D. White, a father-daughter duo, spoke about HR's role in DEI. "This is work that the CEO cannot delegate," said James.
By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2022 -
Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers
The company also opened a path for supply chain workers in Delaware and Texas to earn CDLs through a training program.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2022 -
Opinion
When should HR step in for conflict resolution?
Conflict doesn't happen in a vacuum, which is why it's important to know HR's role in solving it, writes Lora Patterson, senior HR advisor at TriNetZenefits.
By Lora Patterson • April 8, 2022 -
Learning demand soars, but L&D leaders are burned out
2022 may prove that learning investment is here for the long haul – but learning leaders need support, a LinkedIn report revealed.
By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2022 -
Chick-fil-A awards $24M in college scholarships to nearly 12,700 employees
The program gives scholarships to recipients upfront without a tuition reimbursement requirement, and without minimums on hours worked or length of service.
By Alicia Kelso • April 7, 2022 -
5 talent tips from GM's head of talent acquisition
Make the world know who you are as an employer, Kyle Lagunas, head of talent acquisition at General Motors, told HR pros.
By Carla Bell • April 5, 2022 -
Opinion
CHROs must be open to upskilling, new hiring processes to succeed in 2022
Some companies have thrived in this environment and many others have struggled. But never before has the role of chief human resource officer been more important or more difficult.
By Larry Hartmann and Wendy Murphy • April 5, 2022 -
White House credits apprenticeships, outreach for trucker employment gains
Domino's, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Albertsons and UPS are among more than 100 employers that have launched programs to improve driver retention since December.
By Colin Campbell • April 5, 2022 -
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OpinionYoung and entry-level employees are not OK
Their workplace needs to feel inclusive, oriented around employees' growth and development, and rich with flexibility, connectivity, and a sense of unity, write Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel of Vitality Group.
By Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel • March 29, 2022 -
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What's the most appropriate way to talk about mental health at work?
Managers often lack the tools to address employees' mental health needs. Here's how one L&D organization approaches the issue.
By Caroline Colvin • March 29, 2022 -
Opinion
An 'undercover CEO' could fix a broken application process
Instead of endless worry about the market or talent shortages, evaluate hiring from the perspective of candidate experience, one CEO writes.
By Chris Bakke • March 29, 2022