Skills-based talent practices can create $125K in ROI per worker, report says

The research, which focused on the cybersecurity field, highlights what other studies have said: L&D is key to both retention and fixing skill gaps.

By Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2026

5 stories on the skills evolution

Companies say they want artificial intelligence skills, but their training efforts aren’t keeping pace, reports show.

By Ginger Christ • March 10, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Top trends in leadership development

With hiring on the back burner, the pressure is on L&D professionals to upskill the leadership team while also looking internally for the leaders of tomorrow. 

By HR Dive staff

5 reasons your leadership training programs fail

Your leaders aren't the problem. The system around them is.

By David Ward • March 9, 2026

Leaders say AI skills now are as fundamental as the ability to write

Yet about half of those surveyed said there are “significant” skills gaps within their company.

By Ginger Christ • March 3, 2026

DOL provides $81M for training of formerly incarcerated individuals

The agency said the funding is aimed at helping people gain experience and secure employment in skilled trades and high-demand industries like manufacturing.

By Jeffrey Kinney • March 3, 2026

AI skills surpass IT, engineering as the most difficult to find, report says

“This historic shift highlights a new era in the persistent global talent crisis,” ManpowerGroup said.

By Kathryn Moody • March 2, 2026

AI is transforming HR — but CHROs can’t afford to lose the skills that matter most

If CHROs focus disproportionately on technical upskilling, fundamental skills may erode that are very hard to rebuild, Gartner experts wrote.

By Zach Friedman and Hanne Nieberg • March 2, 2026

Workers say they want learning. Why is engagement low when it’s offered?

Companies that struggle with learning uptake despite professed desire for it have an infrastructure problem, one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 24, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Most workers like learning from other generations

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much Black women’s employment dropped last year.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 19, 2026

DOL offers $145M in grants for apprenticeship incentive program

The awards are tied to a pay-for-performance model to hold businesses and workers accountable. The funds also align with the White House’s goal to reach more than 1 million apprenticeships nationwide.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 19, 2026

Skills are evolving too quickly for current training cycles, report says

Among IT workers, core responsibilities shift every 18 months, but learning was still seen as a benefit rather than an operational necessity, according to Info-Tech.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 19, 2026

DOL’s AI literacy framework encourages experiential learning and ‘human’ skills

A lack of proper training has remained one of the bigger sticking points for employers adopting AI technology. 

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2026

SHRM: Year-round upskilling opportunities tied to ‘significantly’ higher engagement

Employees who had such opportunities also reported higher job satisfaction and loyalty.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 17, 2026

Human-led training may be more effective than digital learning

A lack of personalization in digital sessions can lead to a loss of motivation, but a blend of asynchronous and in-person training could prove effective, according to a new report.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 13, 2026

Nearly 7 in 10 workers say their skills aren’t being fully used

The potential turnover risk from failing to fully realize workers’ capabilities leaves little room for error, Resume Now found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 10, 2026

Employees say compliance training is ‘disconnected’ from real life

When compliance training reflects real workplace scenarios, it helps employees recognize misconduct and feel more comfortable speaking up, one expert said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2026

Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026

5 minutes with New York Life’s CHRO

A former securities regulator, Joanne Rodgers is ready for a new challenge: artificial intelligence.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 27, 2026

Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy

Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 26, 2026

Millennial loyalty hinges on ‘career path clarity,’ research suggests

Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 22, 2026

Is the traditional career ladder broken?

Some workers are rejecting the career ladder in favor of “portfolio careers,” Randstad said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 20, 2026

Employees say narrative-based performance reviews are the fairest

Workers aren’t always sure how to improve when given numerical feedback, the study found.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 13, 2026

How Sprouts gamifies employee training

Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 13, 2026

What does a learning leader look like in 2026?

A report from the Association for Talent Development paints a portrait of today's L&D professional — but the role also may be ripe for evolution.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2026

DOL back-wage recovery hit 5-year high in 2025, despite closing fewer cases

The Wage and Hour Division released an analysis of its 2025 data, also drawing attention to two updated video series on the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 8, 2026