As employers seek middle-skill workers, L&D takes a lead role

These employees have some college or credentialing, but haven't hit the four-year degree mark — and are a key source of potential talent. 

By Riia O'Donnell • March 12, 2019

Retail, hospitality workers worried they lack technical skills

In a recent survey, many workers said they're on their own when it comes to training.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 12, 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

Detroit welcomes $30M skilled trades training center

The program could come at a critical time for Michigan businesses, which require 15,000 workers to fill openings in skilled trade industries each year.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • March 12, 2019

Women MBA grads on the rise, but the road to gender parity is still long

The AMBA data suggests that women are freer to enroll in such programs when they are younger, and that more might be done to encourage women to upskill later in their careers.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 12, 2019

A continuous-learning mindset could reshape training tech

Employers say they need agile, personalized and continuous L&D — and that's hard to get from traditional learning tools.

By Lisa Burden • March 11, 2019

How tech brings L&D to deskless employees

On-the-go employees have little time to devote to learning — but innovations in tech are bridging the gap.

By Pamela DeLoatch • March 11, 2019

Young managers support remote work, gig hiring

Millennial and early Gen Z managers are redefining work, embracing flexible talent strategies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2019

Young learners turning from formal education to WhatsApp, YouTube

Study participants still valued formal education, however, and said they see the benefits of such experiences.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 5, 2019

BLS: Employees spent average of 34 days in on-the-job training in 2018

Even occupations with an advanced degree prerequisite required some learning, according to a new report.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 5, 2019

VR tool uses virtual humans for soft skills training

In a demo of the tool, trainees learn to navigate the termination process of an AI-enabled virtual employee, "Barry."

By Riia O'Donnell • March 5, 2019

L&D can help employees protect their personally identifiable information

The smallest mistake can lead to the most devastating data breach if employees aren't trained properly.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 5, 2019

Was the skills gap based on a lie?

An upskilling crisis may require employers, governments and educators to work together — a new reality with which many are still grappling.

By Kathryn Moody • March 4, 2019

Rethinking the over 50 workforce

With demographics shifts looming large, it's time to upend the bias against age, writes Marie Cini, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. 

By Marie Cini • Feb. 28, 2019

Federal workers welcome AI but want more guidance on working with it

Only 26% of survey respondents believe their respective federal agency has communicated the potential impact of AI adequately, well or very well.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 26, 2019

Budgets, exec buy-in for learning initiatives are on the rise

"If you're a talent developer and you need more resources to accomplish your goals, then 2019 may be a good year to ask for it," according to LinkedIn Learning.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 26, 2019

How to ensure employees actually complete learning programs

Employers are investing more in training, but workers don't always respond in kind — despite asking for such opportunities.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 26, 2019

Deloitte partners with comic book initiative to introduce girls to STEM careers, skills

The partnership will produce four comic books and one graphic novel featuring tech-savvy hero Ella the Engineer.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 26, 2019

Study: Automation impacts employees less than mass layoffs

Researchers found, however, that automation's biggest negative impacts on workers were lost wages and periods of unemployment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019

Cybersecurity association rolls out free development program for members

As employers scramble to train staffers on cybersecurity threats, lack of available talent is exacerbating the problem.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 19, 2019

VR forklift training helps drivers secure more jobs, staffing firm says

VR-based training may grow more popular if the technology continues to prove its usefulness in the workplace. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 19, 2019

In employer-educator partnerships, don't overlook the learners

To ensure programs are successful, employers have to bridge the divide between their needs and the needs of employees.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 19, 2019

Papa John's to offer free degrees to corporate employees

The Dough & Degrees program will cover tuition costs for undergraduate and graduate degrees through Purdue Global’s online platform.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 19, 2019

HR looks to partnerships to survive digital transformation

Leading digital business providers include Cognizant, DXC and HCL, according an Information Services Group report.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 2019

Energy sector may face impending 'talent emergency'

Part of the answer may lie in renewable energy, according to a new report, as the area continues to attract an outsized number of candidates​.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 2019

How to prepare employees to work in a global workforce

Time zones won't be the only difference employees encounter. But thoughtful training can ensure a harmonious work experience.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 2019