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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 -
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TrendlineTop trends in upskilling
The upskilling landscape has shifted, especially since artificial intelligence joined the workplace.
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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 -
Sponsored by Skillsoft Compliance Solutions
More states are passing sexual harassment training laws – but will they change anything?
More states are passing sexual harassment training laws. But will they have the intended effect?
March 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How to encourage employees to fail — for the good of the company
L&D must encourage employees to consider their growth and how it aligns with their employers' business needs.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 26, 2019 -
Google gives $5M in tech training grants to orgs serving Latino students
The grants are part of Google's $25 million commitment to help African-American and Latino students develop career skills, the release said.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 26, 2019 -
ISTE to assist organizations in upskilling their staff
The new program offers employers a framework to help them transition to "digital learning approaches."
By Riia O'Donnell • March 26, 2019 -
Denny's turns to tech, Magic Johnson for new leadership training program
The casual chain is hoping to boost recruitment and retention with programs that use different technologies to teach skills needed for employees to succeed in the restaurant industry.
By Julie Littman • March 26, 2019 -
SHRM: HR pros say workplaces need anti-violence training, but few provide it
While discussions about workplace violence can be an uncomfortable topic, it is one that may save lives.
By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2019 -
Employers more willing to hire under-qualified applicants, Robert Half says
Pressured by talent shortages, employers have become more amenable to training under-qualified applicants, the report found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 25, 2019 -
Study: Prosperous employers more likely to advocate for D&I training initiatives
Creating a culture of inclusion could help employers see the revenue increases and innovation that D&I can generate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2019 -
HR tech trends focus on employee experience, performance
HR has been somewhat slow to take up new technology. A lack of resources has held it back from a quick modernization.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2019 -
JPMorgan Chase commits $350M to training, says degrees are not the future of work
The company said it hopes to forecast emerging skill sets for its employees and develop related training programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2019 -
50/50 Scholarship initiative seeks to skill women in STEM, achieve gender parity
Employers, too, might help by increasing diversity in hiring and funding female-targeted, higher education initiatives in science.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 19, 2019 -
Report: graduates need mix of human, tech and business skills
Employers increasingly want employees to combine hard and soft skills, and colleges are coming up with new ways to measure those abilities.
By James Paterson • March 19, 2019 -
Bridgepoint Education acquires Fullstack Academy
The acquisition will provide learners with more access to education in the tech field, according to a news release.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 19, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How can L&D prep employees for the digital transformation?
Before an employer can learn how to collaborate with new machine partners, it must first train employees to reap all the benefits.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 19, 2019 -
Harvard Business Publishing taps Degreed for learning platform
L&D partnerships have reinforced of late that employers' approaches to upskilling need to be learner-centric to be successful.
By Morgan Fecto • March 14, 2019 -
Managers say robots beat out humans for high-quality work
A recent study revealed that 65% of managers would keep the same level of automation they've attained, even if cost-saving effects didn't transpire.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2019 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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
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