Skilled trades initiatives expand as demand for workers is projected to grow

Demand for HVAC, electrical and plumbing workers is expected to grow at a rate much faster than average, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 4, 2025

Companies aren’t centering training in their goals, but they need to, report says

“Right now, most large companies are overlooking the needs of the people essential to transforming their supply chains,” one leader said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 2, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

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Workplaces can foster empathy to improve harassment intervention, study says

Women tended to report higher empathy toward workplace sexual harassment targets, which made them less likely to ignore complaints, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 2, 2025

Nearly half of workers feel they’re stagnating, SurveyMonkey data shows

Between the need for skilled workers and employee demand for training, HR may want to prioritize L&D and agitate for a bigger budget next year.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 26, 2025

Talent trends in 2025 so far: Training, AI and diversity

More workers are angling to grow their skills — not just for their current roles but for their future careers, one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 26, 2025

Managers risk loss of trust by over-relying on AI-written messages, study finds

Messages communicating praise or personal feedback should be handled with a minimum of technological intervention, according to a recent report.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 21, 2025

US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce

The Business Roundtable sees opportunities to solve the labor gap on a large scale.

By Benton Graham • Aug. 19, 2025

‘Benevolent leadership’ enhances organizational learning, study finds

Researchers found that this approach can create the kind of workplace environment that encourages knowledge-sharing.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 19, 2025

13 human skills gaps could threaten AI adoption, learning scientists say

Cognitive, communication and self-management skills can help workers effectively implement AI in the workplace, Multiverse says.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 19, 2025

Half of workers have experienced a quarter-life career crisis, survey shows

Employers can offer more accessible support systems that address both professional development and personal well-being, FlexJobs says.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 15, 2025

Massachusetts awards skilled trades grants, approves private apprenticeship program

The grants are meant to bolster training for high-demand occupations within sectors like construction and manufacturing, the governor’s office said.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 14, 2025

Online job interview simulator could help workers after incarceration, study finds

Researchers said the findings could lead to more interest in virtual training to help people after prison release.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 14, 2025

DOL to provide $30M in training grants on AI, skilled trades

The department will award grants of up to $8 million to state workforce agencies to create training funds that encourage employers to both develop and expand programs.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 13, 2025

Young workers lead the way in AI learning, survey shows

Along with technical know-how, workers should stay competitive by building human skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, tutors focused on AI say.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 12, 2025

Half of Gen Z workers want ‘growth mindset’ jobs in AI era

Since the beginning of 2025, Flexa has seen a 240% increase in the number of job searches for roles offering learning and development benefits.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 12, 2025

Animal hospital to pay $20K for allegedly firing a worker who objected to religious training materials

“I expressed my concerns to management over training I was required to attend and was soon fired,” the worker said.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 8, 2025

Skilled trade excitement lags among younger workers, Harris Poll finds

However, other recent reports have shown that Generation Z workers’ anxiety about AI-related impacts on corporate jobs has driven them to blue-collar jobs.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2025

By the numbers: An AI development disconnect

In AI’s wild west era, workers say they pretend to understand the technology and fund their own use of it.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 5, 2025

SHRM: Apprenticeships, internships and job rotations can close skill gaps

More than a third of HR professionals said they’re addressing hiring challenges by training existing employees to fill critical roles.

By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2025

Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey

Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 29, 2025

Trump taps DOL for ‘rapid retraining’ of workers displaced by AI

The president also called for agency guidance to enable employers to offer tax-free reimbursement for AI-related training.

By Kate Tornone • July 24, 2025

1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market

Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances.

By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2025

Do workforce development programs bridge the skills gap? Researchers say yes.

Typically, these programs operate with explicit goals of upskilling a state’s workforce, especially in transferable skills that could apply across employers, a report found.

By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025

Walmart cuts market coordinator role

The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.

By Dani James • July 21, 2025

In California, new car dealers look to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps

Across the industry, dealerships have reported shortages due to an aging workforce. The apprenticeship program is intended to attract the next generation of skilled workers.

By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025