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4 strategies that helped a Marriott HR exec weather 'the most challenging year'
Transparency, grace and empathy are some of the human-centered values that kept employees operating through furloughs and civil unrest, according to one exec.
By Emilie Shumway • April 20, 2021 -
McDonald's will require anti-harassment training at all restaurants in 2022
The training will impact 2 million employees at the chain's 39,000 restaurants worldwide regardless of whether they work at corporate-owned or franchisee-operated locations, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced Wednesday.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 16, 2021 -
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Goodwill, Accenture launch VR tool for job seekers with criminal backgrounds
The tool allows users to practice their interviewing skills, interact with HR professionals and hear from workers who have found employment after incarceration.
By Katie Clarey • April 15, 2021 -
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Employers say college grads lack needed skills, but that could be changing, survey finds
A higher ed group's annual poll of business leaders shows variation by age, and that students are getting better at talking about what they learned.
By Hallie Busta • April 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInternships 'somewhat in flux' as employers make reopening decisions
After 2020 saw employers reconfigure, delay or cancel their programs, 2021 raises numerous questions about how organizations should move forward.
By Ryan Golden • April 06, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Training leaders concerned about younger workers' employment hurdles
Soft skill development is a particular challenge given the pandemic's impact on in-person learning, experts said.
By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2021 -
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OpinionDebunking 4 myths about reskilling your workforce
Some skeptics still question the utility of learning and development initiatives, Lindsay Witcher, a Randstad Risesmart exec, writes.
By Lindsay Witcher • March 29, 2021 -
Tool manufacturer first to join SHRM Foundation HR apprenticeship program
The program includes 144 hours of technical instruction and could take an estimated 18-24 months to complete.
By Ryan Golden • March 26, 2021 -
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Workers most value on-the-job training, report says
Employees are more trainable due to the pandemic, according to one expert, but many employers have not revisited their offerings in a remote setting.
By Katie Clarey • March 23, 2021 -
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DOL commits $40M to improve apprenticeship diversity
The announcement builds on the Biden administration's messaging in its executive order on apprenticeships.
By Kathryn Moody • March 23, 2021 -
The 2021 Identity of HR Survey
HR Dive asked 419 self-identified HR practitioners about the work they do, how they get it done and what impact it creates.
By Nami Sumida • March 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Culture AmpThe top 4 skills HR teams need in 2021
Eleven HR leaders share the timeless skills they’re leaning on to guarantee future workplace success.
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OpinionHow to build a resilient organization and position leaders, employees to thrive
As employees return to the office, fledgling leaders who flourished in a remote context will need to be identified, the CHRO of PMI Worldwide wrote.
By Tammy Perkins • March 19, 2021 -
BofA banks on virtual reality to train workers for the 'moments of truth'
Immersive learning technology complements existing training resources, a company executive said, but it is not a replacement for all training.
By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2021 -
Opinion
How to evaluate compliance training programs and ensure a compliant 2021
Mock audits, employee tests and manager insight will help leaders determine the effectiveness of their programs, writes Giovanni Gallo of ComplianceLine.
By Giovanni Gallo • March 14, 2021 -
Google expands certificate programs' reach by partnering with Guild
Tech employers are developing curriculum to distribute with or without colleges' help.
By Hallie Busta • March 12, 2021 -
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Randstad: Learning programs 'still not fully inclusive'
The pandemic has highlighted, perhaps more than any other training trend, the importance of continuous learning in the midst of huge change.
By Kathryn Moody • March 09, 2021 -
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The pandemic has proven L&D's strategic value, LinkedIn says
Learning initiatives often see cuts during hard times — but during an unprecedented workforce-wide shift, L&D may have enjoyed the opposite.
By Kathryn Moody • March 04, 2021 -
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How to tailor training to a hybrid work environment
Hybrid work is taking off in 2021, spearheaded by brands such as Spotify and Google. Learning programs may ensure a smooth transition.
By Ryan Golden • March 01, 2021 -
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Survey: Employers made 'more frequent' use of L&D processes during pandemic
Despite enthusiasm for online learning, L&D teams still may be dealing with familiar problems as they respond to new challenges.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Industry Dive
Remote Chipotle ERG will support minority mentorship program
The group, UNIFIED, also will hold virtual roundtable discussions and quarterly D&I trainings.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Survey: Training participation lags, even as offerings move online
The shift to all-online learning out of necessity may be a boon to workforce development in the long run, however.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Culture AmpPreparing the workplace for 2021: Tips from people leaders
2020 disrupted the world of work. We ask experts what to expect in the workplace in 2021.
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Credential transparency may boost growth for employers and workers, report says
More than half a million credentials available in the U.S. are provided by non-academic organizations, Credential Engine found.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Partnerships provide in-demand job training for workers displaced by coronavirus
The SkillUp Coalition aims to be "responsive to both the aspirations of job-seekers and the needs of the local labor market," Executive Director Steve Lee said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 16, 2021
