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Oct. 3, 2022

The key to a successful post-pandemic workplace might be coaching

Using coaching to reskill managers is imperative for addressing culture changes brought on by the shift to hybrid and flexible work, a new survey found.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 30, 2022

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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 the AI skills crisis is wasting money

Studies show that the tech sector lacks qualified talent equipped to work with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 27, 2022

Skills-first employers may outperform peers, but many are struggling to adapt

Employers are still wary of turning away from degree-based hiring, reports have said, which is the first step for truly skills-first organizations.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 27, 2022

Training for cannabis jobs gets to heart of L&D ‘build or buy’ dilemma

Skills developed in other industries are transferable, an HR expert said.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 21, 2022

Emotional skills training bolsters employee satisfaction, Finnish group says

At a time when HR teams have tried just about everything to improve retention, some in the industry have called on organizations to look inward.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 20, 2022

Citi joins Amazon, Walmart in providing free college benefits

The financial group is partnering with five schools, including the University of Maryland Global Campus.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 20, 2022

Sustainability skill training could be key talent draw, study says

In a strange time for talent acquisition, clear efforts around sustainability can help employers stand out from the crowd.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 20, 2022

Youth apprenticeship is rising, but diversity remains a struggle

The percentages of Black and women apprentices “have not budged significantly,” due in part to systemic issues in apprenticeship-heavy industries, JFF’s report said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2022

IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 15, 2022

2 years into pandemic, learning partnerships crucial to talent search

Such public and private partnerships have emerged as a key way to train up workers in needed skills.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 13, 2022

Into the metaverse: VR catches workers’ interest

People are increasingly adapting to “the ‘phygital’ world,” a KPMG exec said.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 9, 2022

Workers have imposter syndrome, but say L&D can help

The poor state of worker mental health has been widely documented — but learning programs may be a way to engage workers who are struggling.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 8, 2022

Succession planning is in vogue, but employers diverge on identifying talent

At the same time, those without succession plans cited a number of obstacles, the most common being a lack of resources.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 6, 2022

Scheduling, finances and child care all pose hurdles to upskilling, federal report says

Left to choose between training that may boost job prospects and a job that offers low but immediate pay, individuals may take the latter path, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 2, 2022

‘We’ve evolved our thinking’: Why one employer supports growth no matter the subject

Education benefits can go beyond tuition reimbursement and can contribute to a culture of learning, one CHRO told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 29, 2022

Buddy system for new hires strengthens onboarding experience, research shows

Onboarding plays a pivotal role in whether new hires quit early on or stay for the long haul.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 25, 2022

Oregon program helps place formerly incarcerated people in apprenticeships

“When you've done your time, and it's 10 years after the fact, you shouldn't have to still account for that because you paid your debt to society,” a program director said.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 25, 2022

SHRM: Workers mostly satisfied with training, but say they’ll need more of it

The past two years may have brought employees and employers closer together on learning and development.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 23, 2022

Skillsoft adds Coursera integration, citing demand for deep learning libraries

The company said it sees value in partnering with other industry leaders.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 16, 2022

Bersin: Most L&D organizations feel ‘ill-equipped’ to create new career paths

Both employees and employers seem to recognize the value of training and development, but certain challenges stand in the way of progress.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2022

Why reverse mentoring is important in a recession

From tech skills to cultural awareness, reverse mentoring is giving older workers the necessary tools to succeed.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2022

Amazon adds virtual one-on-one coaching to Career Choice

The announcement builds on Amazon's previous 2022 expansion that allowed hourly workers the opportunity to receive a fully funded college education.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 9, 2022

Companies are adopting new tech, but are lacking skilled talent to bring ROI

A study by Economist Impact, surveying 2,000 senior executives in 10 countries, suggests employers are worried about the tech skills gap in their organizations.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 5, 2022

Survey: 66% of adults say college doesn’t meet needs of today’s students

Two-thirds of respondents said they see colleges as “stuck in the past” and not serving the needs of today’s students. 

By Lilah Burke • Aug. 4, 2022