5 ways leaders can prevent stress and burnout

The time for gritting our teeth and getting on with it is over; what’s needed in 2021 is a human-first approach that puts your people front and center.

Feb. 16, 2021

Alabama partners with Hyundai for VR manufacturing training

The announcement points out the "highly repeatable and consistent" nature of the training — a feature various case studies have illustrated.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 9, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Dems' bill would invest $15B in workforce support and training

The bill is intended to support workers displaced by the economic downturn prompted by the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody , Katie Clarey • Feb. 8, 2021

IBM pushes Biden administration to rethink skills training

The tech company has been a vocal supporter of employer-led training efforts and "new pathways" to careers.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 2, 2021

Randstad announces training program for underrepresented communities

The staffing firm has partnered with the National Urban League to find program participants.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 29, 2021

PepsiCo turns to Minecraft, moving virtual training away from 'Zoom fatigue'

The idea, which originated from the 11-year-old son of an employee based in the Netherlands, will now be used to train hundreds of PepsiCo employees.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2021

Pennsylvania provides millions in grants for target job training

"Employers need skilled workers now more than ever," Gov. Tom Wolf said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 25, 2021

Training efforts can boost retention, diversity, says Codecademy CEO

Enhanced corporate learning efforts may allow employers "to take chances on people in a way that maybe they couldn't before," Zach Sims said.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 19, 2021

Study: Tech and financial services are the top industries for learning tech use

The study quantified the learning technology's leap forward in adoption over the past two years.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 15, 2021

Sector-based training brings strong returns for workers, research shows

Poaching concerns may dissuade employers from training for transferable skills, however, researchers said.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 14, 2021

2021 will accelerate learning trends driven by the pandemic

After the tumult of 2020, all doubts over the need for L&D disappeared. "The seat L&D has at the table isn't going anywhere," one source told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 12, 2021

XPO Logistics sees benefits from VR training pilot

Using Oculus for Business, the transportation and logistics company saw higher productivity, better safety outcomes and lowered waste.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 8, 2021

ATD: Tech-based learning methods continue to surge in popularity

While the results of ATD's study reflected on 2019, it may hint toward trends a tumultuous 2020 pushed even further.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2020

Survey: Top levers of manager effectiveness include recognition and one-on-one meetings

A survey from Achievers asked employees to identify the most prevalent management and coaching deficiencies.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 18, 2020

Hispanic professional group launches multicultural leadership program

With corporate partners Edelman and Barilla, The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement created the leadership development initiative to tackle diversity in the management ranks.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 15, 2020

A 'skills revolution' is key for the future, says World Economic Forum leader

"Talent is a precious resource," Klaus Schwab said during an Amazon Web Services virtual event. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 15, 2020

Technical subjects dominate Coursera's list of most popular content

Using data on usage from its enterprise partners, the online learning company identified the most popular courses and trending skills.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 14, 2020

Creating a secure employee experience in unstable times

Learn how to create successful employee surveys and feedback programs that work for your organization.

By Tara Belliard, Principal Consultant, Employee Experience, Qualtrics • Dec. 14, 2020

The top 5 learning stories from 2020

During a tumultuous year, learning leaders worked to keep their companies on track.

Dec. 8, 2020

Google, SHRM Foundation partner to improve diversity at US tech firms

The partnership aims to equip HR professionals "with programs that create economic opportunity, promote inclusive hiring practices, and provide essential digital skills training."

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 8, 2020

Microsoft, Coding Dojo team up to teach in-demand cloud computing skills

The program is part of Microsoft's global skills initiative to train 25 million workers by the end of the year.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 1, 2020

New York launches free training platform for state residents

Residents will be able to access Coursera classes on remote worker management, cybersecurity and more.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 1, 2020

Aon launches cyber awareness training platform

Organizations now face "a much higher risk" of falling prey to threats such as ransomware and social engineering schemes, an Aon executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 30, 2020

[Podcast] CloudLife: Helping HR Leaders Succeed in the Virtual Workplace

This podcast series explores how HR leaders can take processes that were formerly conducted in person and reimagine them for the remote world.

By HR Dive's studioID • Nov. 30, 2020

Randstad US and Udemy launch tech training program for workers

Amid the pandemic, education partnerships have allowed companies to continue to create training programs.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 24, 2020