Report proposes common definition for successful STEM talent development

Besides the lack of talent in STEM generally, employers also have to address the lack of diverse representation in these careers for women and minorities.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019

How do you know when learning programs are working?

Continuous L&D requires continuous monitoring of results — but some parts of these programs may still feel impossible to measure.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019

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Top trends in upskilling

The upskilling landscape has shifted, especially since artificial intelligence joined the workplace.

By HR Dive staff

Facebook awards coding school $250K scholarship fund for underrepresented groups

"We know that while opportunity is unevenly distributed, talent is not," said Ironhack Co-founder Ariel Quinones in a statement.

By Morgan Fecto • May 7, 2019

Goodwill collaboration delivers supply chain training to 400 San Antonio workers

The organization's move reflects a broader trend of employers investing in employee training opportunities.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • May 7, 2019

Stanley Black & Decker opens advanced manufacturing facility for upskilling

Educators and employers across the country are working together to train and place workers in skilled positions, creating new talent pipelines.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 2, 2019

Career growth trumps pay for most workers, survey finds

The Jobvite poll also found that 45% of job seekers believe it's harder to find a job this year compared to last year, despite low unemployment numbers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2019

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

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

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