DOL commits $90M for training, employment services for workers displaced by pandemic

The agency's focus on an equitable recovery speaks to the pandemic's disparate impact on certain employee groups.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 30, 2021

New York law firm fellowship aims to 'support and nurture' attorneys of color

The Selendy & Gay diversity fellowship, announced last month, offers support to racially diverse and first-generation young law professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 24, 2021

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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

Coding Dojo, Prison Scholar Fund partner on upskilling

The e-learning platform and the employment assistance fund are helping formerly incarcerated people prepare for the job hunt.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 13, 2021

Target counters Walmart with 'debt-free' education benefit

Escalating competition on non-wage employee benefits between the two retailers may reflect a broader set of difficulties attracting talent.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 12, 2021

Reporter's Notebook: A close-up view of the talent shortage in Charleston

HR Dive's Ryan Golden visited manufacturers near the coastal commerce hub to hear how the pandemic has impacted them.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2021

Cuomo allegations can serve as cue to check in on workplace culture

The New York governor's resignation may create an opportunity for HR professionals to open a dialogue. 

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2021

Uber announces language, job preparation benefits for drivers

Benefits for gig economy workers have long been a topic of discussion in the HR industry.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 10, 2021

A South Carolina sawmill part maker lands a $2.5M machine. Will workers be ready to operate it?

Up against big-name manufacturers and contracting firms, BID Group hopes enhanced benefits and advancement opportunities can prove a lure for scarce talent.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2021

One thing employers can't overlook when upskilling: Workers' need for time

Employer education programs are beneficial, but time poverty can be a barrier to access for those with the most need, writes one Guild Education exec.

By Chloe Rittenhouse • Aug. 2, 2021

Walmart to make degree program free for employees

The company attributed the benefits change, which previously charged employees $1 a day, to shifts in the economy and job market.

By Kathryn Moody • July 30, 2021

Want to level up in business? Turn your managers into coaches

Teach your managers to be coaches and the rest will follow, according to researchers at Forrester.

By Caroline Colvin • July 27, 2021

Shake Shack to invest over $10M in employees

The money will go toward raises, sign-on and retention bonuses and leadership development programs over the next 12 months as restaurant chains battle the labor crisis. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2021

Young workers remained with manufacturers because of training opportunities, report says

Manufacturing has struggled with an image gap in its goal to attract younger workers, but a robust training program could change that.

By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2021

How LGBTQ authenticity can foster career success

Dorie Clark offers tips on navigating the workplace as an LGBTQ professional.

By Caroline Colvin • July 20, 2021

Coaching is in, but managers aren't ready, Forrester says

Employee development trends were already pushing toward more dynamic, one-on-one engagement between employees and managers before the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2021

Senate bill would create national apprenticeship college consortium

The proposal arrived just months after a Trump administration overhaul to the nation's apprenticeship system was rescinded.

By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2021

How individualized mentorship can ease the re-entry process

Vaccine requirements, varying COVID-19 restrictions and renewed face-to-face interactions make the perfect storm for re-entry anxiety. Here's how to help.

By Caroline Colvin • June 29, 2021

Mentoring can be a secret weapon in D&I strategy

Beyond professional development, mentoring can level the playing field for marginalized folks, JFF's Cat Ward told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • June 23, 2021

How upskilling prepares your workforce for future disruption

The ability to adapt was essential for sustaining productivity and service levels — even as head counts were reduced, a PwC exec writes.

By Suneet Dua • June 22, 2021

The hybrid workplace requires an adaptable and employee-centered approach

By establishing guidelines around how any new practice will be tested, tracked or modified, companies ensure adaptability.

By Jeff Miller • June 16, 2021

Guild Education gathers industry leaders for advisory board aimed to fuel growth

The employee education platform has been at the forefront of a push for employee access to development and learning.

By Kathryn Moody • June 15, 2021

Want to be an effective mentor in 2021? Talk about mental health

Replicating the camaraderie of the office and checking in on burnout are also key to being an effective mentor in mentally taxing times.

By Caroline Colvin • June 8, 2021

Training investment kept up even during pandemic, study says

The events of 2020 put a spotlight on skill development as the talent market saw sharp upheaval during the initial months of the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2021

5 steps to incorporate comprehensive skills training into cloud initiatives

As the cloud rises in importance in organizations of all kinds, finding — and developing — talent will be key, an AWS exec writes.

By Maureen Lonergan • June 1, 2021

Howard University announces AWS cloud computing collaboration

It is the latest in an ongoing series of expansions into the career training space for the Amazon subsidiary.

By Ryan Golden • June 1, 2021