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

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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

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

3 ways a knowledge-sharing culture benefits your organization

Learn how creating an open knowledge-sharing culture through democratized learning can benefit your organization.

Jan. 18, 2022

Microlearning is the future, expert says

Think small when it comes to 2022 learning trends, Kay Green of Edesign Consulting says.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 11, 2022

A case for embracing optimism in 2022

Events of the past few years have afforded HR a unique opportunity, Yvette Cameron of Oracle writes.

By Yvette Cameron • Jan. 10, 2022

Create engagement around company mission, and employees may stay for the long run

There are several strategies that can put a business and its workforce at the service of a greater purpose.

By Leeatt Rothschild • Jan. 5, 2022

DOL awards more than $8M for apprenticeships in pandemic-stricken sectors

Apprenticeships have previously featured in organizations' talent strategies, even at the local level.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 4, 2022

Report: Customer experience pros hampered by lack of training

It's long been known that employee experience and customer satisfaction are intricately linked.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 21, 2021

A culture of learning is crucial for hiring, retention, Penn prof says

An organization driven by thrift can lose sight of the importance of retention.

By Carla Bell • Dec. 14, 2021

Skillsoft finds 'misalignment' between employers, women in tech on learning benefits

The company's research is relevant given other findings that women have increased their participation in learning programs in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2021

HR, workers disagree on availability of skilling opportunities, Randstad says

Research has shown the topic of training is not always one on which employers and employees agree, despite common concerns.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2021

On-demand learning may mitigate pandemic-driven brain drain

"Companies are teetering on the edge of a business knowledge brain drain," Fuse's report said.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 6, 2021

US, Swiss governments partner to expand apprenticeships

Employers across the U.S., particularly those with international roots, have tapped hard into apprenticeships as a way to find workers in a tough market.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 30, 2021

The next level of the digital workplace: Learning in the flow of work

Make learning an integrated ​part of daily workflow and create massive shifts in your work culture.

Nov. 29, 2021

DOL launches dialogue to increase marginalized groups' access to apprenticeships

Improving apprenticeship diversity has been a priority for the U.S. Department of Labor since the Biden Administration took charge earlier this year.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 22, 2021

Udemy: Users flocked to technical training content in droves last month

As much as employers may be worried about talent development over the long term, recent research shows workers may be just as anxious.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 16, 2021

DOL kills Trump-era apprenticeship rule

The original IRAP executive order and rule allowed for the creation of apprenticeship programs by third parties.

By Kathryn Moody • Updated Sept. 23, 2022

Google.org supports training, hiring push for 8K veterans

The initiative will connect veterans with Google certificate training and 12-week fellowships at 400 employers. 

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 10, 2021

4 communication tips for successful employee surveys

Here are four tactics to help you improve communication and trust in your survey process.  

Nov. 8, 2021

Could Philadelphia training initiative improve workforce equity?

For women and people of color, recent months have been "disproportionately devastating."

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 2, 2021