Ohio State, 2U partner on tech bootcamp to launch October 2020

The program aims in part to provide pathways for Ohio residents who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2020

JPMorgan Chase to invest $3M in youth job access during pandemic

The move is part of an ongoing five-year investment by the company in summer employment programs for young people.

By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2020

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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

How to train workers for a growth mindset

'Growth mindset' content has soared in popularity during the pandemic, according to Udemy. 

By Shelley Osborne • July 7, 2020

SumTotal named top corporate learning solution for 2020

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards were released against a backdrop of positive growth for learning providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2020

WeWork to sell Flatiron School

The coding bootcamp and technical training company was acquired by WeWork in 2017 and is now changing ownership again. 

By Aman Kidwai • July 6, 2020

Global Microsoft initiative seeks to 'skill and reskill' 25M job seekers

The initiative will identify the most in-demand jobs and provide the training to acquire the necessary digital skills to meet the challenge.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 2, 2020

3 tips for a successful virtual internship program

Companies of all sizes can effectively use the format, so long as they focus on standardization, communication and culture.

By Ryan Golden • June 30, 2020

Starbucks offers mental health training for store managers

The training includes 30-minute modules focused on effective listening, encouragement and more.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 30, 2020

Google to launch internal anti-racism training programs by early 2021

Additionally, the company will host external speakers and integrate D&I into mandatory managerial meetings.

By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2020

2U commits $3M for underrepresented students to pursue technical training

Scholarship recipients can access such programs at more than 30 universities, in conjunction with the company's Trilogy Education brand.

By Aman Kidwai • June 23, 2020

Don't leave L&D out of your D&I strategy

HR Dive has compiled seven stories that demonstrate how learning pros can use their expertise to support an employer's diversity and inclusion goals.

By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • June 23, 2020

How to create a learner-first experience that propels adoption

See Cox Enterprise’s three-gate process for creating learning experiences that propel adoption.

June 17, 2020

How to improve equity in advancement, training and talent development

An increased focus on systemic racism may prompt employers to re-evaluate L&D programs to achieve equity for people of color, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2020

Udemy adds free content for workers impacted by COVID-19

The pandemic has sharply increased online learning usage, and remote work may drive the trend further, according to some observers.

By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2020

Walmart adds skilled trade, digital skill programming to employee education benefit

The retail giant has been investing heavily in employee education the past few years.

By Aman Kidwai • June 16, 2020

In remote onboarding push, employers automate IT and launch chatbots

Remotely onboarding staff means companies welcome staffers with savvy chatbots and powerful equipment as they navigate complexity.

By Roberto Torres • June 9, 2020

Pandemic pushed L&D to elevated strategic role, global survey shows

Vendors have noticed growing demand for training content, but L&D can also build resilience and continuity during a period of upheaval.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2020

The future of immersive training is here. When should you invest?

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence are combining to offer learning leaders unprecedented opportunity.

By Sandra Marshall • June 9, 2020

Learning as an outplacement benefit: Why Guild shifted its strategy

Previously focused on retention and development, COVID-19 accelerated the billion dollar company's shift toward transitional job search services.

By Aman Kidwai • June 2, 2020

Poll: A quarter of workers worry their skills will be obsolete in recovering economy

As employers move out of triage and into recovery, the skills conversation has turned to the future.

By Katie Clarey • June 2, 2020

How to upskill in a hurry

Randstad Enterprise Group's Wesley Connor examines the tactics employers can adopt to quickly upskill their staff to overcome remote work challenges.

By Wesley Connor • June 2, 2020

Leaders, employees divided on learning delivery

Employees on average prefer self-paced courses, but only half of organizations offer that option, according to a Pluralsight study.

By Kathryn Moody • May 26, 2020

How to train for remote productivity during a 'crisis without a playbook'

Managers must lead with empathy, sources told HR Dive, particularly when it comes to flexibility and setting goals for their teams.

By Ryan Golden • May 26, 2020

HR's pandemic role is big — but it's overshadowed by its place leading the reskilling revolution

Every HR officer should look at their talent needs and become a chief reskilling officer, writes Scott Cawood, CEO of WorldatWork. 

By Scott Cawood • May 26, 2020

Despite investments in tech, employers aren't prepping their people

AI can be a valuable tool for upskilling employees, but its use must align with an organization's culture and learning initiatives, according to experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 21, 2020