To survive the age of disruption, create a 'lab mindset' at work, says Mercer

With technological advances set to disrupt industries, Mercer offers four ways to survive — and thrive — in the future of work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 26, 2018

Are libraries the answer to the skills gap?

Instead of creating new institutions, governments could use trusted, existing facilities like libraries to take on the role of workforce trainer, suggests one observer.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2018

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

LinkedIn seeks to define the LMS market by delving into data

The company leverages data to understand what functions are growing, what skills are being added to profiles and what skills are required in job postings.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2018

As Toyota, Mazda build new Alabama plant, local officials start training workers

In an effort to attract the companies, the state offered to help with training — a partnership that could save the employers millions.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2018

Most employers plan to respond to automation by hiring more, not less

But the “skills reshuffle” will require companies to look at upskilling employees from declining growth industries and readying them for other sectors. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2018

Training programs give ex-prisoners a chance at landing a job

Leaders see an opportunity — thanks to a competitive job market — for employers to consider one of the largest overlooked talent pools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018

'Reskilling crisis' emerging as 1.4M US jobs face technology disruption

Only 2% of workers could transition to new jobs if immediately called on to take another job that matched their skill set, according to a World Economic Forum report.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 23, 2018

Detroit plans to 'rewire' its workforce

Business leaders in Detroit are instituting job training and development programs to help businesses and residents get to work.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018

American Airlines implements de-escalation training

Smartphones and access to social media have created an urgent training need for front-facing employees.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018

You can fix internal skills gaps — but you have to find them first

When training shortcomings start affecting the bottom line, it's time to identify exactly where employees are missing the mark.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018

GNC focuses training on service and product knowledge

Employers hope knowledgeable employees can keep brick-and-mortar stores relevant.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018

Effective training is more than just business — it's personal

When it comes to employee learning, one size does not fit all.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018

Aspen Institute initiative seeks to address cybersecurity job training

The think tank has formed a panel to develop solutions for the industry, which has openings in the tens of thousands.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018

HCI: The skills shortage is employers' top talent concern

75% of L&D providers believe realistic training environments are very important to the learning process, yet only half have the capacity to create them.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018

John Deere helps plant the seeds for STEM careers

High schoolers are working with mentors from John Deere and creating apps to learn about careers in IT.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018

Kronos: Expect emerging tech, data and accessibility to take off in 2018

Efforts to improve engagement haven't yielded much improvement, Kronos says, but connecting the problem to other business challenges might help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018

Austin, San Francisco and DC have the worst skills gaps

LinkedIn's latest Emerging Jobs Report also found that the fastest-growing roles require skills like data mining, sales and business development and relationship management.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018

Study: Old hiring strategies no longer work for most employers

Thanks to the skills shortage, CFOs are turning to improved development programs and better branding.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018

Cloud, statistical analysis experience top LinkedIn's most in-demand 'hard skills'

Analysts also reported a demand for soft skills such as leadership, collaboration and time management.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2018

Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers

Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

Before adopting new tech, plan for the learning curve

To ensure that workers use — and love — new tools, you'll need to carefully craft their learning experience.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

Restaurants turn to VR and AR for training

The tech is becoming a soup-to-nuts training solution for the industry.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

In second try, Google pushes 'Glass Enterprise' into the workplace

Originally introduced in 2013, Google Glass fell flat in the marketplace. With its latest version, however, Google hopes to find success with workplace training.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

Women, ethnic minorities more likely to find mentorship programs helpful

Study results from executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles also showed a significantly higher mentor program participation rate among minorities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018

Tech companies go back to college, design their own courses for students

Be it out of frustration or foresight, top tech names like Microsoft and Linux are partnering with local colleges and taking a direct part in designing courses.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017