California emphasizes workforce training in reopening guidance

The COVID-19 crisis has elevated the prevalence and importance of learning and development, in ways both specific and tangential to the virus.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 5, 2020

How employers can train front-line workers to implement mask rules

Workers must be able to de-escalate situations before they become heated and possibly violent, one source told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 4, 2020

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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

New grads lack networking, software skills, Gallup poll shows

The findings offer a lens into declining perceptions of the value of a college degree, the organization said.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 4, 2020

How PwC uses gamification to support learning, engagement

The firm's experience with a trivia game app was leveraged to create internship programming as well.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 28, 2020

Penn Foster adds skilled trades to curriculum offerings

The expansion is meant to provide learners with educational opportunities beyond traditional college degree programs.

By Aman Kidwai • July 24, 2020

Lincoln Financial saw a future skill need — and enlisted a global org to help

The company is partnering with the Society of Actuaries to help bring big data and analytics training to its actuarial employees.

By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2020

Dropbox, Zoom join apprenticeship program for the formerly incarcerated

Founded by Slack, the project is billed as a culture-changing measure — one that could be spread throughout the tech sector.

By Katie Clarey • July 20, 2020

Pandemic likely to accelerate learning tech adoption, sources say

The expansion of remote work has increased the value of certain skill sets and changed how companies go about building them, experts told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • July 14, 2020

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

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