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Lowe's and 60 other employers partner to build a generation of tradespeople
The initiative pairs education and experience in an attempt to change America's perception of blue-collar work.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • April 30, 2019 -
Reviving job shadowing programs may help employers attract talent
Shadowing isn't just for students. It can give workers and applicants insight into how industries work and whether they belong there.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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State chambers of commerce partner on 'work-based learning'
Among other things, the network seeks to expand apprenticeship opportunities and arrange financial aid for those seeking to upskill.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019 -
Workers afraid to ask for training for fear of appearing incompetent
About half of workers said their employer penalizes them for not having the right skills, research from Sitel found.
By Riia O'Donnell , Morgan Fecto • April 30, 2019 -
Arizona to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses
The law will grant licenses in the same discipline applied for and at the same practice level as those issued in another state to new residents.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2019 -
McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers
The partnership comes as the restaurant and its franchisees gear up to hire 250,000 workers for the summer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019 -
How one company built a white-collar apprenticeship program
"We challenged ourselves to find unlocked genius," John Kinney, The Hartford's chief claims officer, told HR Dive in an interview.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
42% say mentorship programs don't meet expectations
Men are more likely than women to say their employers provide enough or more than enough mentorship opportunities at work, the study found.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
HempStaff launches medical marijuana training and certification
The course also offers a resume template, instructions on writing a cover letter and interview tips for learners seeking jobs, the staffing agency said.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
Employees frustrated by today's learning programs, study shows
"Our research is a wake-up call for learning leaders: current approaches aren't working," Sam Herring, Intrepid's general manager, said.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Does the C-suite need upskilling?
Executives face a number of challenges related to the digital transformation — but they may weather the storm easier if they understand its nature.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Goodwill's digital training collaboration with Google expands to 126 locations
The program has already provided training for more than a quarter of a million job seekers, Goodwill said in a news release.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Adecco's 'CEO for One Month' internship offers business leadership experience
Somewhat akin to mentor programming, efforts like Adecco's CEO program can attract, engage and retain talent.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Employees are stressed out by their workloads
LinkedIn's new analysis adds to the canon of research around the increasing pressure workers are feeling day-to-day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019 -
Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it
Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
How Infosys trains employees to keep up with the market
"AI is now," Infosys' head of education, training and assessments, told HR Dive. But how can companies prepare for what's next?
By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2019 -
VR platform mimics conversations to train sex harassment prevention
The founder and president of Indiana-based Regatta said the tech tracks eye and body movement to give employees a view of their entire behavior during problematic situations.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2019 -
Microsoft introduces 'masters-level' AI program
Partner OpenClassrooms guaranteed students will get a job within six months of completing the program — or they will get their money back.
By Riia O'Donnell , Morgan Fecto • April 9, 2019 -
94% of employers pay for worker certifications, survey says
Employers that offer such support say they're seeing improvements in productivity and retention.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2019 -
Cruise line's VR tool trains wait staff in simulated, 105-table dining room
Pixvana's "TableVision" was designed to provide a solution for a workforce that has little time to devote to learning.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2019 -
Most employees say a mentor is important, but few have one
Formal and informal mentorship programs are perks employees say they desire, and HR can help.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2019 -
Successful learning programs help employees teach each other
Empowered employees can accelerate everyone's development if they are given the tools to share what they've learned, PwC discovered.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2019 -
A modern take on apprenticeships is working for businesses
Mailchimp, Adobe, CVS Health and more have demonstrated the effectiveness and versatility of a new kind of apprenticeship.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2019 -
Employees more productive, creative in highly automated companies
Workers in such organizations also may be more open to learning, ServiceNow research showed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019 -
Retrieved from Starbucks on October 23, 2018
Just 30% of people say a deaf individual could perform their job equally well
A lack of contact with specific groups can breed bias, a Communication Service for the Deaf poll suggests.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019
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