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More employees entering workforce equipped with tech skills, execs report
The digital skills gap may be shrinking, with leaders seeing an influx of technology-apt workers, but businesses still have work to do.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Study: Half of businesses use paper-based training, but most think it's ineffective
The rise of technology in the L&D space calls for more digitally focused learning employees can access.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 15, 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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NYU launches master's in human capital analytics
The program aims to equip professionals with the skills to better lead organizations' human capital management strategies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Exec: Feds' efforts to tackle cyber skills gap lacking in details
A chief technologist for one tech provider offered advice to the U.S. government that may also guide private sector employers.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
7 learning trends on the rise in 2019
Experts say learning initiatives will be spurred on by tech, integrate themselves into culture and foster partnerships.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Creativity, cloud computing top LinkedIn's list of most in-demand skills
What are the most sought-after skills for employers in 2019?
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Is emotional intelligence the key to closing the skills gap?
One company's experience shows that such soft skills may have a place in the trades.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Microsoft tops list of most 'just' employers
Top-rated companies also pay fewer environmental, safety and EEOC fines, according to JUST Capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Introverted employees score lower on well-being than extroverted colleagues
Companies may be inadvertently overlooking the contributions of introverted workers, a new study suggested.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Gen Zers are confident in their skills, unsure about work readiness
Employers can respond to Gen Z's concerns by offering internship opportunities and other on-the-job programs to help build their confidence.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2019 -
Our 10 best learning stories of 2018
Change might have been the only constant in a tech-driven, job seeker’s talent market this year, but employers have renewed their commitment to L&D to adapt.
By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 26, 2018 -
Are Gen Z and employers on the same page when it comes to development?
Most Gen Zers think hard skills are paramount but L&D experts, who tend to believe the opposite, say the generation needs soft-skills training.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Lawmakers propose savings accounts for employee learning
A bill recently introduced in Congress would create tax-preferred savings accounts for worker training and provide a government match for contributions.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Can you train for emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence may be the most important soft skill for the workforce of tomorrow.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 18, 2018 -
The future of work will rely on collaboration between private, public sectors
The NewDEAL Forum's suggestions do not stray far from what institutions have implemented in response to the skills gap and record-low unemployment.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Employers continue to spend more money on L&D
As businesses push to upskill employees, more staff members — and potential applicants — see training as a top priority, as well.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Workers say they're ready to upskill — but employers are lagging
Rather than viewing technology as a force coming for jobs, most workers expect automation and AI to positively affect their job in the next few years.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Walmart pledges $4M to Colorado retail training programs
The company continues its push to upskill retail workers across the country.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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