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Deep Dive
As voluntary benefits become 'must haves,' employers focus on education
From student loan repayment to professional development, employers have never had so many choices to attract, upskill and retain staffers.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 17, 2018 -
DOL announces $7.5M in grants for occupational licensing reform
Some argue that licensing can prove that employees have been properly trained, but for employers facing a talent gap, a roll-back of state requirements could potentially widen talent pools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2018 -
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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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Denied training request wasn't gender discrimination, appeals court says
A jury initially determined that the employer violated Title VII when it refused to permit a female employee to attend a Microsoft training class that a male colleague was allowed to attend.
By Lisa Burden • April 16, 2018 -
Are gamers the answer to the cybersecurity skills gap?
Demand is outpacing talent in the cybersecurity field, but a new report from McAfee suggests that gamers might just be the answer.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why HR can't expect continuous learning without regular feedback
For employees waiting for recognition, and those needing guidance and correction, once-a-year meetings are too little, too late.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 10, 2018 -
DOL touts the benefits of apprenticeships for the food industry
Many companies are finding that traditional training simply doesn’t meet their needs anymore, and some say apprenticeships may be the answer.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 10, 2018 -
Even the federal government is feeling the skills gap squeeze
Employers in all sectors are struggling to find workers with the skills they need, especially in cybersecurity.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 10, 2018 -
Liberty Mutual creates its own employee tech 'bootcamp'
The company reports that improving technology proficiency in employees is worthwhile because knowledge of the company is more difficult to acquire.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 3, 2018 -
Managers say they lack training, and 44% feel overwhelmed at work
The problem is especially acute for new managers; 43% of those with less than one year on the job admit to having no formal managerial training.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 3, 2018 -
Heeding the feds' call, New Jersey launches apprenticeship program
While stakeholders test various approaches to solving the skills gap, the federal government is betting on apprenticeships. And some states and employers are following suit.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How to measure the ROI of employee training
The cost of employee learning and upskilling is a significant line item in almost every company’s budget, so it's important for learning professionals to be able to gauge their efforts' effectiveness.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 3, 2018 -
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Deep DiveEnhancing engagement in the 5-generation workforce
Engaging employees at various career stages can be difficult, and generational differences can make it even more challenging.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2018 -
McDonald's allocates $150M for employee tuition assistance, college advisory services
Education assistance rates high on employees' benefits wish list, and more employers are stepping up their offerings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What HR needs to know about the skills gap
You've likely heard it whispered about in the halls of HR, if you haven't experienced it first-hand already. But soon, experts say, the skills gap could come for everyone.
By Kathryn Moody • March 29, 2018 -
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Consumers say companies have lost the human touch
The results of a new PwC survey, however, show that employees will be key in winning back customers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2018 -
Most employees are distracted at work, but they won't ask for help
In a recent survey, respondent employees said that chatty coworkers are the leading cause of workplace distraction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Gamification in learning: A boon for engagement and team building
The concept is winning favor with both learners and training professionals.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 27, 2018 -
Obama Foundation to train high schoolers for the workplace, with a focus on soft skills
The program will pilot with local high schools in the Hyde Park area and culminate in an internship program that has shown to improve students' professional soft skills.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 27, 2018 -
With Android developer program, Google will again train non-employees
To create a pool of qualified applicants, the company also recently announced plans to put 10,000 people through a program based on its internal IT training program.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 27, 2018 -
Amid speculation, Amazon continues to inch its way into e-learning
Although the company denies any move into the online education space, its job postings since April 2017 have advertised for people who could help build a "learning platform."
By Riia O'Donnell • March 27, 2018 -
Why Liberty Mutual's CIO spearheaded a coding program for existing employees
About 300 employees have either attended or graduated from the GoForCode program since its establishment in 2016.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 27, 2018 -
Deep Dive
7 actions employers can take to address the skills gap
There simply aren't enough workers with the skills employers need — and that gap may only get worse. But proactive employers can take steps to future-proof their organizations.
By Pamela DeLoatch • March 26, 2018 -
Taco Bell to expand employee education pilot that upped retention by 34%
The program started with a group of 2,000 employees and will now be offered to all 200,000-plus employees nationwide.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 20, 2018 -
Tesla woos high school students with promises of training, college credit
The trend toward recruiting at the high school level is spreading across the country as employers seek creative solutions to the skills gap.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How universities are grooming talent for the future supply chain
Because of high demand for supply chain grads, some schools are implementing programs that aren’t fully developed, leaving some employers frustrated that students aren’t ready for the workforce.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2018
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