Learning in 2018: The rise of technology and calls for personalization

A number of surprises, spurred by a tight talent market, drove some of the developments in the learning space this year.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018

Boeing, Microsoft and more team up to rethink training

The network says it will take a skills-based approach to learning and development initiatives.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018

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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

A quarter of developers are self-taught coders

The study from HackerRank affirms the idea that learning initiatives outside a traditional classroom can help close the skills gap.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018

Most millennials are satisfied with their jobs, but not their career paths

Without a sense of where they are headed career-wise, employees will consider looking elsewhere for opportunities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018

Hilton tops Best Workplaces for Diversity list

Great Place to Work considered the work experiences of women, people of color, LGBTQ workers, individuals with disabilities and those 54 years of age and older.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2018

To survive a digital future, guide employees to own their learning

The market will leave behind those who think continuous learning is anything but a necessity, various experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 4, 2018

Marketing pros are unprepared for digital change, study says

A majority of respondents (82%) believe their company must invest in staff training and development in order to remain competitive.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 4, 2018

How to train Gen Z on its own terms

Leaders can connect with learners by housing learning initiatives within the devices that have defined their generation.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 4, 2018

Coaching may ease the pains of change management

Every business must be poised for change, but successfully navigating it requires that managers be ready to coach employees through it.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 4, 2018

The top learning trends for 2019: Towards a digital-human workforce

As organizations navigate their digital transformation, learning & development (L&D) leaders are tasked with reskilling their workforce. Udemy’s Head of L&D shares what to expect in 2019.

By Shelley Osborne, Head of L&D at Udemy • Dec. 4, 2018

Walmart's director of HR strategy talks overhauling employee development

The company revamped a development program, once in place more for "reputation" than for impact, to better prepare for the future of work, Ellie Bertani said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2018

NYC-based nonprofit gets $2M grant to build tech training program with local employers

The initiative is part of the groundbreaking of a new 80,000-square-foot facility, set to open in 2020 near New York's Union Square.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018

Earn-while-you-learn training provided by Wisconsin manufacturing company

A Wisconsin manufacturing company is looking to woo workers with free training, a paycheck and college credit. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018

Woz U pilots partnership to upskill learners

The university created by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is partnering with CareerCircle to reach learners with interest in digital skills. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018

Is there a gender training gap?

In a recent study, men reported greater access to training for technical skills and soft skills compared to women — which points to one possible driver of the leadership gap.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 27, 2018

The more training employees get, the more they want

Employees and job seekers are not only expecting to be upskilled and trained — they are beginning to demand it.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018

Walmart's Black Friday VR simulator puts workers in a noisy, crowded store

Store associates can explore four- to five-minute sessions that attempt to reproduce the audio and visual experience of working during the holiday rush.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018

How to spot employees with the most learning potential

Employers that fail to meet learning needs may drive top performers to greener pastures — and also miss out on the ripple effect their good work can create.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018

Training a top priority for employees, report shows

In today's tight talent market, employers hoping to retain must be ready to train.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 20, 2018

Study: 1 in 3 managers can't deal with high-stress situations

In today's tight talent market, employers can't afford to let managers negatively affect morale, performance and retention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2018

Lack of planning and accountability still holding back women's advancement

Only 36% of Canadian companies and 40% of American companies have a proactive plan to advance women to roles in senior leadership.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018

10 tips for creating an effective L&D program

Identifying your needs and knowing your target audiences are a good place to start, experts told HR Dive.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018

New LinkedIn Learning function gathers all of an employer's content in one place

The move may be a play by LinkedIn to align itself with the broader learning trend toward video content curation.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Nov. 13, 2018

Underemployed grads present a hiring opportunity

Adding an internship or work experience could boost new grad's wages and help employers prepare a strong development pipeline.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 13, 2018

ESL classes could offer alternative to problematic English-only policies

CU Boulder's Employee English Language Program accepts participants from all backgrounds, including custodial workers and housing and dining staff.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Nov. 6, 2018