Advancements in training help brick-and-mortar retail evolve

Retail jobs are beginning to look more like "knowledge work," from the benefits to the increased emphasis on onboarding and training.

By Aman Kidwai • March 3, 2020

New York awards $3M in training grants

"The state's workforce must adapt in order to take advantage of the rapidly changing economy," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

By Katie Clarey • March 2, 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

Interest in machine learning and AI up, though slowing, one platform reports

As such technologies revolutionize the workplace, organizations’ learning and development efforts gain importance.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 25, 2020

InStride partners with CUNY, Smart Horizons for employee education

The moves appear to be part of a larger trend, with education benefits having a moment in the employment space.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 25, 2020

Financial services returnship program aims to train 'tomorrow's leaders'

Returnship programs function like full-time paid internships for adults returning to work.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 25, 2020

Leadership training, communication are top skill courses, Cornerstone finds

Soft skills are in demand, and they don't come cheap for employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Feb. 25, 2020

L&D in M&A: It starts with an honest culture assessment

Cultural alignment is always a work in progress, one expert says; it's not "a 'set it and forget it' type of action."

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 25, 2020

6 skills to prepare your Gen Z employees for success at work

Gen Z employees are moving up the ranks, and L&D teams can benefit from understanding their unique needs in order to prepare your workforce to be the next generation of leaders.

By Melissa Suzuno, HR and L&D insights writer, Udemy for Business • Feb. 24, 2020

Upskilling search engine connects Texans with training opportunities

Employers' ability to survive the digital disruption will depend on their willingness to upskill workers, a previous report revealed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 19, 2020

JPMorgan Chase invests $75M to prepare youth for money-making careers

"[B]usinesses, government and communities must work together to prepare young people for the future of work," a company spokesperson said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 18, 2020

'They outperformed everyone': How training can transform an incarcerated workforce

The benefits of Televerde's program may extend to many parties, including its clients​, program participants, their children and even the state.

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 18, 2020

Randstad RiseSmart's new platform to train employees in more than 80 countries

Employers are opting to modernize their programs to improve the agility of their organizations — even if they are spread across the world.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2020

Relaxing academic requirements, upskilling could open the door for STEM talent

Aside from recruiting hurdles, workers also struggle to develop STEM skills due to a lack of opportunity.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2020

Millions of US workers have 'limited or no digital skills'

National Skills Coalition hosted a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to address digital gaps — and to explain why they're so pervasive.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 11, 2020

New Jersey $2M grants will allow apprentices to earn college credits

State and local governments' incentives for registered apprenticeships range from tuition reimbursement to tax credits for employers.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2020

NYC, Flatiron School to train 75 city residents in software engineering

Experts say such partnerships will be necessary for employers and employees to remain competitive in the future.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 11, 2020

State skills coalitions to focus on apprenticeship, upskilling policy in 2020

Given the magnitude of the skills gap problem, institutions including the government, businesses, schools and nonprofits are pushing to solve it.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 4, 2020

Coaching to become talent development mainstay, study suggests

Calls for a more personalized learning experience, particularly from younger generations, have become a fixture in the L&D space.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2020

AI-powered L&D is a revenue generator, report says

Data on training front-line employees uncovers valuable key performance indicators.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 4, 2020

How can employers avoid the 'hidden tax' of obsolete skills?

Observers agree on one key point: training must appeal to workers' desire to learn.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2020

Researchers to test whether 'mindfulness' training improves safety

A professor said the project aims to make mindfulness work for workers, who may see it as something akin to a yoga class.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2020

Lack of data literacy costs employers 5 days of productivity each year, study says

Employers can't expect employees to work with data without the right training or appropriate tools, researchers said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2020

The skills of tomorrow need to be taught today. Are you ready?

With large-scale technology disruption, L&D teams need to rethink how their organizations approach workforce skills and talent management.

By Jennifer Juo, Content Marketing Team Lead at Udemy for Business • Jan. 29, 2020

Ohio to reimburse employers for upskilling workers

For companies to stay competitive without displacing workers, upskilling employees across industries has become essential.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 28, 2020

For hybrid jobs, a 'hunger to learn' is key

Experts weigh in on how to train for the reality of a job landscape that requires a blend of technical and soft skills.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 28, 2020