3 areas L&D professionals will need to focus on post-pandemic

COVID-19 changed paradigms about where and how people work. That could complicate training design, Columbia University's Jason Wingard said.

By Ryan Golden • May 18, 2021

Cisco joins Randstad to provide tech training to the underrepresented

Upskilling continues to be a strong component of learning and development discussion amid the past year's events.

By Ryan Golden • May 11, 2021

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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

Training must look different in pandemic's wake

Organizations that can assess needs, quantify them and roll out the right training mix will emerge stronger, writes Jay Titus of the University of Phoenix.

By Jay Titus • May 10, 2021

How to compare employee training pricing

Utilize this checklist of things to consider looking beyond pricing, to the quality of training content, technology and support.

May 10, 2021

Large-truck occupant fatalities at a record high, but VR training could be a solution

Drivers stand to benefit from the real-world simulation of dangerous life-or-death scenarios, experts say.

By Emilie Shumway • May 4, 2021

Salesforce unveils learning platform integration

Employers have moved away from learning as an annual or semi-annual event and instead embraced an "in the flow of work" model.

By Kathryn Moody • April 29, 2021

Dollar General announces worker training partnership

Retailers are more seriously turning toward training as a talent strategy, even with the changes brought by the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • April 23, 2021

4 strategies that helped a Marriott HR exec weather 'the most challenging year'

Transparency, grace and empathy are some of the human-centered values that kept employees operating through furloughs and civil unrest, according to one exec.

By Emilie Shumway • April 20, 2021

McDonald's will require anti-harassment training at all restaurants in 2022

The training will impact 2 million employees at the chain's 39,000 restaurants worldwide regardless of whether they work at corporate-owned or franchisee-operated locations, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced Wednesday.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 16, 2021

Goodwill, Accenture launch VR tool for job seekers with criminal backgrounds

The tool allows users to practice their interviewing skills, interact with HR professionals and hear from workers who have found employment after incarceration.

By Katie Clarey • April 15, 2021

Employers say college grads lack needed skills, but that could be changing, survey finds

A higher ed group's annual poll of business leaders shows variation by age, and that students are getting better at talking about what they learned.

By Hallie Busta • April 13, 2021

Internships 'somewhat in flux' as employers make reopening decisions

After 2020 saw employers reconfigure, delay or cancel their programs, 2021 raises numerous questions about how organizations should move forward.

By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2021

Training leaders concerned about younger workers' employment hurdles

Soft skill development is a particular challenge given the pandemic's impact on in-person learning, experts said.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2021

Debunking 4 myths about reskilling your workforce

Some skeptics still question the utility of learning and development initiatives, Lindsay Witcher, a Randstad Risesmart exec, writes.

By Lindsay Witcher • March 29, 2021

Tool manufacturer first to join SHRM Foundation HR apprenticeship program

The program includes 144 hours of technical instruction and could take an estimated 18-24 months to complete.

By Ryan Golden • March 26, 2021

Workers most value on-the-job training, report says

Employees are more trainable due to the pandemic, according to one expert, but many employers have not revisited their offerings in a remote setting.

By Katie Clarey • March 23, 2021

DOL commits $40M to improve apprenticeship diversity

The announcement builds on the Biden administration's messaging in its executive order on apprenticeships.

By Kathryn Moody • March 23, 2021

The 2021 Identity of HR Survey

HR Dive asked 419 self-identified HR practitioners about the work they do, how they get it done and what impact it creates.

By Nami Sumida • March 22, 2021

The top 4 skills HR teams need in 2021

Eleven HR leaders share the timeless skills they’re leaning on to guarantee future workplace success.

March 22, 2021

How to build a resilient organization and position leaders, employees to thrive

As employees return to the office, fledgling leaders who flourished in a remote context will need to be identified, the CHRO of PMI Worldwide wrote. 

By Tammy Perkins • March 19, 2021

BofA banks on virtual reality to train workers for the 'moments of truth'

Immersive learning technology complements existing training resources, a company executive said, but it is not a replacement for all training.

By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2021

How to evaluate compliance training programs and ensure a compliant 2021

Mock audits, employee tests and manager insight will help leaders determine the effectiveness of their programs, writes Giovanni Gallo of ComplianceLine.

By Giovanni Gallo • March 14, 2021

Google expands certificate programs' reach by partnering with Guild

Tech employers are developing curriculum to distribute with or without colleges' help.

By Hallie Busta • March 12, 2021

Randstad: Learning programs 'still not fully inclusive'

The pandemic has highlighted, perhaps more than any other training trend, the importance of continuous learning in the midst of huge change.

By Kathryn Moody • March 9, 2021

The pandemic has proven L&D's strategic value, LinkedIn says

Learning initiatives often see cuts during hard times — but during an unprecedented workforce-wide shift, L&D may have enjoyed the opposite.

By Kathryn Moody • March 4, 2021