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

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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

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

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

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 Ryan Golden • 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 Kate Tornone • 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