How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers

Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry. 

By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024

HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline

The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.

By Nish Amarnath • March 14, 2024

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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

In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says

For the second year, aligning learning to business goals is a main focus for L&D professionals.

By Carolyn Crist • March 12, 2024

Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships

The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.

By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024

Employees need AI skills — but what does that training look like?

Reports indicate that a majority of the workforce may need to be reskilled in the next five years as AI booms. What can employers do now?

By Jen A. Miller • March 5, 2024

Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training

Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the latest data from the learning platform.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024

Junior employees are not ‘desk ready,’ financial services training firm says

Concerns about workers following office mores extends beyond the finance industry, however.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 21, 2024

Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring

Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 20, 2024

Republicans say proposed rule would disincentivize apprenticeships

The lawmakers’ complaints focus on administrative requirements, including mandatory disclosures and required adoption of a time-based model.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 20, 2024

To showcase ROI, learning leaders may need to clarify L&D metrics

L&D teams should establish the purpose of measurement and incorporate key players, according to a McLean & Co. report.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 13, 2024

While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says

Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2024

Mentorship is ‘priceless’ in career development, chief transformation officer says

Being in a mentoring relationship can be rewarding, but you need to be honest about your expectations, Degreed’s Janice Burns told HR Dive.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2024

31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2024

Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals

Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024

The lazybones, the jerk and the badgerer: 6 types of managerial FMLA, ADA offenders

Training managers on compliance sometimes can be harder than meeting accommodation requirements, according to a DMEC study.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2024

Noncompliant workers are a $1.6M liability, study shows

Proper and thorough compliance education can help eliminate worker understanding gaps, study authors said.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 18, 2024

Michigan invests in semiconductor training to meet demand for high-skilled talent

For skill-focused industries, employers and governments may need to work together to meet talent goals. 

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 16, 2024

How LVMH navigates the dynamic workforce through strategic upskilling

Thoughtful programming enhances engagement, retention and innovation, writes Gena Smith, CHRO of LVMH North America.

By Gena Smith • Jan. 11, 2024

Groupon to fund STEM training for Black students after EEOC probe

The company had been the subject of an EEOC discrimination charge filed in 2014 by an applicant who alleged Groupon failed to hire him on the basis of his race.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2024

Out of the office or out of touch? Workers share auto reply pet peeves

Some email away messages are more cringe-worthy than others, a survey finds.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 5, 2024

Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 3, 2024

Performance review season is here. Here’s how to keep it productive.

Employers can manage the performance review process in ways that not only comfort worried workers but also encourage excellence.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 2, 2024

5 tips to better manage difficult performance conversations

HR pros can ease otherwise painful performance talks by giving workers a heads-up, among other actions, Ang Brennan of Insights writes.

By Ang Brennan • Dec. 28, 2023

Managers think they’re better at their jobs than they actually are, survey says

Some valuable manager skills may not come easily to talent in leadership roles, a Checkr.com report suggests.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2023

How to make L&D more strategic

Too often, L&D appears to cost money without driving growth for a company, Cognota CEO Ryan Austin said.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 19, 2023