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Election 2024
Harris vows to nix ‘unnecessary degree requirements’ for federal jobs on Day 1
Both the vice president and former President Donald Trump have expressed support for alternatives to college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Career growth may not be a cure-all for front-line employee unhappiness
Many front-line employees told Axonify their top measure of success is accomplishing all of the day’s tasks — pointing to a need for better staffing.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 4, 2024 -
EY firings highlight multitasking, professional training woes
The online training scandal comes about two years after the Securities and Exchange Commission fined EY $100 million for cheating by its auditors on ethics exams.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Through education partnerships, Johnson Controls looks to get its ‘fair share’ of technical talent
Johnson Controls Academy is accelerating employee onboarding as its Community College Partnership Program boosts technician training nationwide.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Chipotle’s latest automation tool to help with hiring and recruitment
Paradox, a conversational AI system, will manage administrative tasks and is expected to reduce the time to hire by 75%.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Gen Z workers are turning to side hustles to build career skills
Workers want to prepare for the future while also reducing their financial pressure, Quicken said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 23, 2024 -
6 stories on mentorship and why it matters for engagement
Experts and studies alike have emphasized the importance of mentorship in retention and in building a strong company culture.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Manager development a top priority for HR in 2025, Gartner says
Many HR leaders surveyed said their leaders are “not equipped to lead change.”
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Flexibility in manufacturing: Leveraging talents for skills-based hiring
Volvo and Carlisle Cos. are among the manufacturers leaning into more flexible shift work and part-time roles to recruit and retain workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Employers must prepare workers for AI-driven future of work, report says
AI-based tools may improve efficiency, but many workers still need training as well as support around job security concerns, Adecco said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet
Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 15, 2024 -
How CIOs are reskilling their workforce
A learning culture can help tech executives promote continuous training opportunities, especially as organizations embed AI across key processes.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Sponsored by OverDrive
3 ways to improve employee sentiment by adding autonomy to L&D
Increase employee engagement through the power of learning & development.
Oct. 14, 2024 -
Sponsored by DDI
4 steps to generate excitement when setting up your leadership development program
Cut through the noise, generate excitement and engagement among potential learners and get key players aligned and on board.
Oct. 14, 2024 -
Managers need training. Here are 5 stories on why — and what it looks like.
It’s common, particularly in certain fields, to promote employees due to their technical prowess, but they may not have the people skills for management.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Colorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades
Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Sponsored by DDI
7 tips for leaders driving change in a changing world
The key to effectively leading change is to do so with empathy and transparency.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
Workers have AI confidence — but no training to back it up, survey shows
On top of training concerns, leaders and workers also have vastly different perceptions of AI implementation in their organizations, Multiverse said in its report.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Apprenticeship group urges employers, community colleges to team up
A report calls on stakeholders to let go of assumptions that apprenticeships are only for the trades.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 1, 2024 -
‘Human skills’ still outpace demand for AI skills, report says
“Our report highlights the exponential rise of GenAI skills, but history suggests that, like past innovations, we may see these trends stabilize,” a head researcher said.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Salesforce offers free hands-on AI courses for everyone through 2025
The company also announced it would hold quarterly AI-related upskilling opportunities for its employees.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Most companies use assessments to measure training success, ATD says
Although test assessments are common, they may not be as effective as on-the-job or scenario-based measurements.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Career development plays key role in employee engagement, Gallagher says
Although 43% of employers responding to a survey said they support workers’ career paths, few said they offer interesting and challenging work.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 10, 2024 -
When hiring budgets are tight, reskilling may help HR fill jobs
Reskilling current employees is a much more predictable model than the hit-or-miss tactic of recruiting for experience, one leader said.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 3, 2024