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

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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

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

Retailer evo launches 'XR' training before it triples headcount for Black Friday

Retailers like Walmart also have opted for VR and similar tech to train workers ahead of the holiday rush in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 26, 2019

Walmart.org, Microsoft Philanthropies and nonprofit pledge $3M to tech education

The funding aims to expand the pipeline of women and people of color in technology careers.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 26, 2019

Employers' focus on continuous learning is driving LMS demand

Employers are abandoning the old compliance model of training in favor of regular upskilling.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 26, 2019

To put more women at the top, L&D can play mentorship matchmaker

Learning and development professionals can create structured programs in which mentors and mentees are assigned to each other or small groups.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 26, 2019

Qualtrics takes on the skills gap and recruiting with STEM day care

The offering is part of a larger expansion that will see the worksite double in size and add 1,000 tech jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019

LinkedIn: Workers who change jobs in house stay longer

The "build or buy" conundrum is at the center of talent acquisition today and LinkedIn data acknowledges the benefits of lateral moves.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2019

Poll: Young adults favor experience over degrees for job prep

They also viewed bachelor's degrees and vocational training as equivalent in readying them for success at work.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 20, 2019

Report: 1% of job seekers enrolling in training participate in apprenticeships

Employers may need to examine the efficacy of the pipelines leading into their apprenticeship programs to ensure robust participation rates.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 19, 2019

Johnson & Johnson 'returnships' turn the unemployed into top candidates

It's a win-win: "We’re getting great hires ... and helping people get back to work," the program's director told HR Dive.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 19, 2019

IBM-backed project seeks to set standard for blockchain work credentials

The HR community has shown some interest in the technology, but experts have said a "dominant player" will be needed to spur adoption.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 19, 2019

AI will lead learning trends in 2020, Udemy predicts

Perhaps nothing has challenged employers like the digital skills gap, particularly AI and deeper tech knowledge.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 19, 2019