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

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

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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

Employers upskill workers to close sustainability skills gap

Core teams tasked with reaching sustainability targets need individuals with a hard-to-find mix of four broad skill sets, new research shows.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 19, 2023

Without internal mobility, talent will walk, study says

But managers may still need training themselves, other reports have shown, especially if managers need to coach direct reports through a career map.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 18, 2023

PepsiCo expands returnship program after successful first year

Returnships have emerged as one way to bring caregivers — especially women who take time off to care for children — back into the workforce.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 17, 2023

Employees want change — and feedback may be part of that

“With the world constantly changing and largely digitalized, people have come to expect immediacy,” ADP said in a statement.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 10, 2023

Mentoring may be on the rise, ATD says

ATD’s research arm found that of respondents who didn’t have mentorship programs in 2022, about half are laying the groundwork for them shortly.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 5, 2023

2023 tech job market looks bleak for young grads, but HR can help

What does the future of work look like for recent college graduates in STEM? 

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 4, 2023

Could the ‘comprehensive learner record’ solve a hiring headache?

The initiative is intended to make up for the shortcomings of the academic transcript, but it faces tough competition.

By Chris Gaetano • Jan. 3, 2023

Learning spending rose slightly in 2021, ATD says

Notably, instructor-led classroom learning made a comeback from 2020 levels, according to the association’s report.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2022

University of Texas, Google team up on career training for students

As companies look to find workers with the skills needed for their industries, many are working with universities to train students and connect them to jobs. 

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 14, 2022

Employers need to collaborate more closely with educators, research says

While employers complain they can’t find the right talent, students come out of the community college system unable to find employment.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 13, 2022

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to offer HR apprenticeships

The new apprenticeship aims to teach students the tech skills needed for HR positions.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 13, 2022

Hilton’s CHRO on how purpose drives the company’s HR strategy

The company’s leaders see its mission as “holy,” Hilton’s executive VP and CHRO said at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Forward summit.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 9, 2022

To get C-suite buy-in, HR needs to think small

By collecting employee experience data targeted to smaller, localized issues, HR pros can better identify what workers need, one expert told HR Dive. 

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 9, 2022

CDO, board diversity can improve company profitability, study says

And HR plays a key part in each.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 8, 2022

How to create a culture of feedback

HR experts offer tips on creating a culture of feedback, and unpack managers’ limiting beliefs around performance reviews.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 6, 2022

Formal coaching programs gain traction as employers work to fill manager pipelines

Such programs also can improve employee job satisfaction, employers said in an Association for Talent Development survey.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 1, 2022

Why one former recruiter is urging HR to consider boot camp grad hires

Max Nash shared his experience in such a program — and why some companies may be slow to catch on to this source of talent.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 29, 2022

AWS gamifies industry cloud training

The hyperscaler unveiled a new version of its Cloud Quest video game, tailored for financial services.

By Matt Ashare • Nov. 28, 2022

Zovio sells last remaining business, Fullstack Academy, to boot camp provider

Fullstack will now be owned by Simplilearn, but it will keep its branding, leadership and employees. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 28, 2022

New world of work, recession drive worker training priorities

L&D — especially when it enables internal mobility — can be a boon for retention in an uncertain economic environment. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 22, 2022

SHRM: Lack of advancement ranks just behind comp as turnover cause

There are a few options employers can use to increase training opportunities without spending more money, SHRM said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 21, 2022

McDonald’s to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program

The restaurant chain's initiative is among nearly 200 registered apprenticeships programs approved or under development as part of the White House's Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 16, 2022

Young adults with degrees say they need more real-world training

Still, employers have said they view degrees as the less risky option — even while acknowledging they can be a poor indicator of an applicant’s skills.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 16, 2022