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  • NJ DOL gives $3M in matching training grants to businesses

    Training initiatives can run up a large bill from employers, but some experts have positioned L&D as an investment rather than an expense.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 2019
  • Dell prioritizes women, people of color in 10-year culture strategy

    The company aims to have black and Hispanic workers make up 15% of its U.S. management team by 2030.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 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
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    Why you can — and should — train workers to be curious, responsible

    Behavioral skills are critical to individual performance, teamwork and leadership, experts say.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 12, 2019
  • Most leaders say their companies subsidize training delivered outside the workplace

    This strategy, noted by Ceridian in a new study, is one that top companies have put into practice in spades in 2019, mainly via partnerships.

    By Nov. 12, 2019
  • Maine inmates can complete a culinary apprenticeship while they serve time

    The news represents a convergence of major employment trends: a talent shortage, a resurgence of apprenticeships and a new interest in second-chance hiring.

    By Nov. 12, 2019
  • Subway pilots employee career development program

    The partnership with Penn Foster will offer 331 employees in Central Florida an online career readiness boot camp and high school program.

    By Lauren Manning • Nov. 12, 2019
  • Veterans say they need investments in skills training

    In a recent survey, many vets said they felt unprepared to enter the civilian job market after returning from active duty.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2019
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    Employees want personalized training — but how do you get there?

    The journey of a million miles may begin with a single step, but learning journeys begin with baseline information. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 5, 2019
  • Congressmen float apprenticeship grants for women

    Apprenticeships and upskilling may be of extreme importance for women as automation and artificial intelligence replace and create jobs. 

    By Nov. 5, 2019
  • Without tactical training, old leadership habits die hard

    After training, leaders too often return the same environment with the hope they'll be able to spot opportunities for leadership on their own, a report says.

    By Nov. 5, 2019
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    Apprenticeships promise to create tech talent pools, but candidate awareness is low

    Businesses looking to make use of apprenticeships will likely need partners, experts previously told HR Dive, and community colleges may be a good place to start.

    By Nov. 5, 2019
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    Make career development month count

    Employee development should focus on moving employees closer to their ultimate career destination. Take your talent experience initiatives to the next level.

    Nov. 5, 2019
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    3 lessons on the future of talent pipelines

    From hiring the formerly incarcerated to working with teachers in disadvantaged communities, companies like Walmart and Microsoft aren't afraid to experiment.

    By Oct. 31, 2019
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    When training for skills, don't overlook knowledge

    Tasks have a ripple effect. When employees understand that, experts say great things can happen.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 29, 2019
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    Pittsburgh-based training center to launch advanced robotics apprenticeship

    Advanced robotics could change the face of several industries, but few organizations have a plan to help their workforces adapt.

    By Oct. 29, 2019
  • Employees prize leadership training above other learning

    Employee development has grown as a benefit because employees want it, studies show — so much so that they may jump ship to get it.

    By Oct. 29, 2019
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    With change coming fast, workers eye learning benefits

    Members of Gen Z expressed the greatest desire for education benefits, ranking them above paid leave and retirement savings programs. 

    By Oct. 29, 2019
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    How to deliver immersive, collaborative software training

    Explore how to ignite your software development team through an active learning experience.

    Oct. 25, 2019
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    'You can't hire your way out of this:' How PwC trains workers for the future

    The training begins with a digital acumen self-assessment and opens up into customizable paths.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 22, 2019
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    Initiative to introduce adult workers to local learning opportunities

    The need for talent has driven many states and cities to come up with creative initiatives to entice workers to move and develop their skills there.

    By Oct. 22, 2019
  • Carnival's new remote learning platform includes podcasts

    International waters present a unique challenge to traditional learning and development programs.

    By Oct. 22, 2019
  • Berkeley to use VR to train for 'challenging interpersonal moments' at work

    The tech can be used to train for soft skills in a low-risk environment.

    By Oct. 22, 2019
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    Amazon to fund computer courses for more than 100K high schoolers

    Tech companies are partnering with academic organizations to train people for the in-demand jobs of the future, including high schools.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 22, 2019
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    Marketing hasn't been spared the effects of the tech skills gap

    Across industries, the demand for skills is expanding beyond specialization to include digital proficiency, soft skills and business acumen.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 21, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    Why employers can't leave social learning to chance

    Informal training often will occur organically, but learning and development professionals still have a role to play.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 15, 2019