An intern program can pay dividends — if done correctly

Internships are an excellent way to boost your organization’s reputation among future job seekers and prescreen viable candidates for future openings, writes Mariel Smith of Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

By Mariel Smith • May 9, 2023

Employers and workers still don’t see eye to eye over workplace offerings

Professional development, workplace wellness and mental health benefits could help ease the understanding gap, recent surveys show.

By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2023

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

How employers could improve job outcomes for young adults

Certain degree programs and on-the-job training could open access to high-demand jobs.

By Carolyn Crist • May 5, 2023

Sen. Tim Kaine hints at forthcoming upskilling legislation

At a National Skills Coalition event, Kaine underscored the importance of closing the digital skills gap and how his office hopes to address it.

By Caroline Colvin • May 4, 2023

Advancement overtakes flexibility on workers’ wish lists

A continued focus on development will be crucial for both talent acquisition and retention, according to ADP Research Institute.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2023

Coty to create Coty Campus metaverse environment for employees

With the help of Spatial, the beauty conglomerate will launch Coty Campus, aimed at upskilling employees, this fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 27, 2023

Workers see value in ‘human’ skills despite demand for tech, business jobs

Leadership, entrepreneurship and project management are among the skills U.S. workers have shown the most interest in developing in the future, Pearson found.

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2023

Glassdoor: Despite layoffs, tech dominates highest-paid internship list

In 2022, 87% of interns made at least $15 per hour, while the average intern earned $24.63 per hour, Glassdoor reported.

By Ginger Christ • April 25, 2023

DOL program head says women need to ‘see it to be it’ in the trades

The Labor Department recently announced $5 million in grants for community organizations that draw women into apprenticeship programs.

By Zachary Phillips • April 20, 2023

New Jersey loosens degree requirements for state jobs in favor of skills training, work experience

The plan aims to allow those without college degrees to attain high-paying jobs.

By Carolyn Crist • April 18, 2023

AI is an increasingly hot topic. Here’s how Amazon is filling the tech skills gap.

“The good news is you don’t have to have a Ph.D. to become a data scientist,” an Amazon Web Services exec said.

By Caroline Colvin • April 13, 2023

Workers spend more time on learning, mentorship when they’re on site

In-office days should include the bulk of meetings, group activities, trainings and lunches so employees see the value of coming together, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • April 11, 2023

Contractor to expand job training program for blind, visually impaired workers nationwide

The announcement is one of several efforts to build talent pipelines by reaching out to individuals with disabilities.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2023

Job candidates struggle to add microcredentials to hiring platforms

Technology gaps could interfere with essential information about nondegree training, research from Northeastern University shows.

By Carolyn Crist • April 4, 2023

Most Americans don’t see value in a four-year college degree, new survey finds

This matches trends in previous iterations of the Wall Street Journal-NORC poll, though the share of Americans skeptical of higher ed has grown.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 31, 2023

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

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

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

3 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

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

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

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

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

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

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