Alaska drops 4-year degree requirements for state jobs

“At present, there are not enough qualified applicants to fill all the state’s job vacancies,” the administrative order said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 21, 2023

E-learning provider Udemy cuts 10% of its workforce

The news may come as a jolt to the learning and development space.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2023

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

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L&D’s influence is increasing — but is it growing fast enough?

Skill needs are changing rapidly and employers may not be proactively building their organizations to reflect that reality, LinkedIn said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 16, 2023

Communication, transparency are key to organizational redesign, report says

Business leaders overseeing organizational redesigns should be as transparent as possible to limit the spread of rumors and loss of key talent, Info-Tech Research Group advises.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 16, 2023

Amazon’s career development strategy: What HR can learn

With tech skills in hot demand, here’s how L&D facilitators can take a leaf out of Amazon’s book.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2023

Worries run high about digital credentials’ expense, academic degrees’ relevance for STEM jobs, survey finds

Credentials’ promise and possible pitfalls weigh on students and employees alike, finds survey based on 14,000 interviews in 13 countries.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 14, 2023

As skills become obsolete at a ‘breathtaking’ pace, risk and project management remain solid L&D investments

L&D leaders should consider time-to-skill, skill value and skill longevity when making investments, a report says.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 10, 2023

Biden calls for paid leave, ban on noncompetes in State of the Union

President Joe Biden’s address touched upon a range of workplace issues, from immigration reform to a historically low 3.4% unemployment rate.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 8, 2023

Workers do not have the tech skills needed for today’s jobs, NSC says

As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics posts unexpectedly high job gains, concerns remain about finding the right workers for open positions.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 7, 2023

To gain an edge in a looming recession, focus on employee development, McKinsey says

Employers that create opportunities for employees to keep learning and reinventing themselves will fare well, research suggests.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 2, 2023

Adopting skills-first approach, Cleveland Clinic removes some 4-year degree requirements

The health system revised more than 260 job descriptions, also aiming to improve DEI efforts.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 31, 2023

How learning and development leaders can help drive business performance

L&D teams are critical in helping organizations achieve their goals as the business suffers when employees don't have the training and skills they need to do their jobs well.

Jan. 30, 2023

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

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