MIT: Workers face racial, ethnic and educational disparities in training opportunities

Gaps were evident across both formal and informal training categories, said Paul Osterman, MIT Sloan professor of human resources and management.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2022

How employers can respond to Biden's call to hire 'skills not degrees'

"Resumes are a lightning rod for human bias," writes Khyati Sundaram, CEO of Applied.

By Khyati Sundaram • March 11, 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

5 ways to help workers in a war zone

“I think this is an opportunity for HR professionals to really showcase why they're there and why their function is important,” Oyster CEO Tony Jamous said. 

By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2022

Learning opportunities are a top factor in Gen Z's job hunt, LinkedIn says

Workplace strategists have long recommended that employers showcase learning benefits as a way to appeal to applicants.

By Kate Tornone • March 9, 2022

Free college, ESL classes at forefront of Amazon's upskilling initiative

The programs are available to all hourly employees who have worked 90 days or more for the company.

By Caroline Colvin • March 4, 2022

The metaverse may be 'picking up speed' in HR learning tech

But just what is the metaverse and how can L&D pros implement it?

By Kate Tornone • March 3, 2022

How to train employees on the potential cybersecurity consequences of the Ukraine crisis

Hiring managers are often in the crosshairs of cyber criminals and nation-state intrusion groups, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 3, 2022

Upskilling in DEI: How a coalition hopes to equip HR pros to address equity

The National Association of African Americans in HR and Kanarys are leading a cross-cultural push to upskill HR professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2022

Strayer and Capella universities' parent company seeks growth in corporate education

Strategic Education executives want the company's tuition benefits platform to drive more enrollment at its two for-profit universities.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 1, 2022

L&D budgets will continue to grow in 2022, Capterra says

Upskilling remains a key talent development concern for employers charting a course through the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 25, 2022

Without ongoing racial equity training, the status quo will persist

The pressure to not name racism is powerful, and the comfort of old habits is seductive, writes Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times best-seller "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism."

By Robin DiAngelo • Feb. 22, 2022

Learning is a bridge to employee well-being

Now, more than ever, there is a business imperative to invest in employee-centered learning tools and practices, writes Vu Tran of Go1.

By Vu Tran • Feb. 18, 2022

Construction training CEO urges industrywide changes to draw in new talent

Contractors must focus on more than just compensation in order to attract and retain workers, according to a new study.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 15, 2022

Learning opportunities will cultivate a talented, motivated workforce

The competitive landscape of today’s tight labor market requires professional development, writes Mohan Lakhamraju, founder of Great Learning.

By Mohan Lakhamraju • Feb. 15, 2022

Report: Prejudice against trans employees can be mitigated by DEI efforts

With the right environment, cisgender employees can open up to trans allyship, a University of Bath study finds.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2022

Learning access up year over year, Skillsoft says

Amid the Great Resignation, L&D has been touted as one of the great solutions to retention — but employers may still be behind in offering it.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 14, 2022

HR pros bank on reskilling to ease talent pressures

According to Willis Towers Watson, HR efforts over the next three years will increasingly focus on attracting new talent, sharpening skills and DEI education.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 11, 2022

The dual imperative in DEI for trainers and leaders

Leaders need to feel the importance of diversity at the emotional level, not just at the business level, author Maria Morukian tells HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 8, 2022

3 ways to keep L&D relevant as burnout reaches new levels

When workers barely have the bandwidth to do their jobs, how much room is left for learning?

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 1, 2022

4 upskilling programs to take employees to the next level

When companies invest in employee development, everyone wins. 

By Kaye Aliyah Curtis • Jan. 28, 2022

Workers want training, development, but few say their employers provide it

Desire for training and career advancement presents an opportunity for employers, but commitments alone will not necessarily translate to a motivated workforce.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2022

Upskilling employees may be key to retention

Young adult talent developers can create connections between jobs with related skills and competencies to support growth along a career pathway, according to a report by Jobs for the Future and Taco Bell Foundation.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 25, 2022

7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2022

Upskilling is key to weathering the 'Great Resignation'

Provide employees with opportunities to learn and they will stay around longer and be more satisfied with their jobs, writes Yujin Kim of Justworks.

By Yujin Kim • Jan. 18, 2022

Kohl's is latest retailer to offer workers debt-free degree

Retailers have pulled out the stops to both attract and retain talent in a market that's especially rough for the sector.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 18, 2022