Nationwide announces $160M employee digital literacy training

The notice comes amid other highly publicized training announcements.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020

Skill mismatches amount to a 'hidden tax'

Skills are becoming obsolete at an increasingly fast rate, according to Boston Consulting Group. So what can employers do?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 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

Disney expands free tuition program, adds two more schools to network

Education benefits have gone through a rebrand, serving as an employee perk rather than a branding exercise.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2020

Indiana McDonald's workers can learn on the job via 'crosswalk credits'

Three-hundred of the restaurants will partner with Ivy Tech Community College to help employees advance their education.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2020

EdX launches online bachelor's degree alternative

Skills-based credentialing continues to gain traction as a pathway for adult learners, but there are still unresolved questions facing vendors.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 14, 2020

Media execs say reinvention, upskilling are keys to survival

Automation, AI and more are shifting how businesses operate and are redefining what skills are most important.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020

6 learning trends to watch in 2020

HR Dive asked the experts for their views on what's to come in a new decade of learning potential.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 7, 2020

New year brings new training requirements for California employers

2020 is shaping up to be a critical year for training compliance efforts.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2020

Colorado program to offer free, online credentialing

Credentialing may be on its way to becoming a trend of its own within the learning space. 

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 7, 2020

Mentorships boost student interest in careers, study finds

Such pairings also may up engagement for employees craving meaningful work.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 7, 2020

Everyone needs workers with soft skills — but how do you find them?

While screening software can speed the recruiter's path to finding the most experienced applicants, finding the right soft skills is a face-to-face endeavor.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2019

Lack of awareness, registration hurdles hurt NYC tech apprenticeship growth

The city's startups haven't bought in despite strong government investment, according to a report.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 17, 2019

Trilogy, Northwestern partner on fintech boot camp

The program is expected to attract those working in finance who want to upskill, as well as technologists who want to pivot to fintech.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2019

Reality check: The learning pro's primer on AR, VR tech

What exactly are these tools, and how can you make use of them in your workplace? 

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 17, 2019

Illinois commits $25M to diversify construction, building trades

Apprenticeships are growing in popularity as a solution to issues with both access and labor.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 17, 2019

Michigan to join Cisco scholarship program for vets

The Cisco CyberVets Scholarship program at once recognizes the need for workers with tech skills and presents an opportunity for talent that is traditionally undervalued.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 10, 2019

Visa launches dispute resolution certification to cope with industry demand

The move advances the promise Visa made to create training opportunities when it signed on to the White House's Pledge to America's Workers.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 10, 2019

Van drivers use Ford VR training to steer clear of cyclists

Employers operating in industries that involve vehicle use may not be aware of how eager their workers are to use VR.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 10, 2019

To solve the skills gap, employers need to think local

Some employers already have adopted a local focus for addressing the skills gap, partnering with schools and government organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2019

Employee Initiative of the Year: Trilogy Education Services

To prepare employees for massive job change, training efforts will need successful models from which to build. That's where Trilogy stood out in 2019.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2019

Largest US senior housing operator to pilot nursing assistant apprenticeship

Both private and public organizations are behind a massive expansion of the apprenticeship model in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 3, 2019

Amazon Web Services launches 'cloud concepts' courses

The need for workers with cloud-related skill sets follows a general pattern of demand for high-tech skills throughout the business world.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 3, 2019

ATD: Training spend rises as formal learning hours plateau

Employers are serious about learning initiatives as an investment, but some aren't hitting the mark just yet.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 3, 2019

ADP: In 2020, work will be team-based and personalized

More employers want to streamline people processes and erase silos, especially because a strong people organization is a business imperative.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2019