American Council on Education partners with Credly on portable digital worker credentials

As employees increasingly struggle to showcase their skills and training credentials, the new initiative could allow them to create a "working transcript."

By Riia O'Donnell • March 6, 2018

Why traditional classroom training isn't enough for today's employee

Research shows that classroom sessions aren't good for employee knowledge retention. And with the wealth of learning options available, experts say there's no reason to rely on those traditional settings anymore.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 6, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 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. 

By HR Dive staff

Men are leaving the workforce in droves, but upskilling can help

The demands of the labor market are rapidly changing, and automation has rendered the skills of many less-educated workers obsolete, according to one economist.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2018

Employees want more financial education, report says

A recent survey found that many employees would welcome help with both workplace benefits and personal finances.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2018

'One and done' trainings aren't helpful, employees say

An Axonify study also revealed that 31% of American workers receive no formal training, while almost half receive training they believe is ineffective.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2018

Why onboarding should be more than simple orientation

Despite the time and resources employers invest in hiring, 20% of new employees quit within the first 45 days, and 31% quit in the first six months.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2018

Lowe's to help employees pick up skilled trade jobs

Track to the Trades will provide career alternatives and financial support to help Lowe's employees pursue a skilled trade.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2018

Mid-level leaders need short, relevant learning opportunities

Harvard Business Publishing also identified challenges in meeting the needs of this demographic, including time and geographic constraints.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2018

What role can the government play in solving the skills gap?

The talent problem in STEM, in particular, has forced government leaders, educators and company executives to come together to find solutions.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 20, 2018

Cybersecurity training a top priority for CISOs, report says

Employees are the first line of defense when it comes to breaches, and training needs to reflect that.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 20, 2018

Colorado workforce development initiative to expand to 19 states

Skillful State Network, endorsed by a bipartisan group of governors, aims primarily to help workers without a college degree transfer their skills to new ventures.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 20, 2018

Career development can be an invaluable retention tool — but only if done right

Development can be a sound investment. But unless it's coupled with a path for advancement, you're training your competitor's employees.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 20, 2018

Employees think AI is good, but employers' silence creates fear

Although 82% of employees see AI as an opportunity to improve their jobs, about 34% are concerned that it could someday totally replace them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2018

Millennials and Gen Z still prefer live training, study finds

When it comes to workplace learning, instructor-led training remains the top choice for employees of all ages. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 13, 2018

To address the skills gap, one trade school gives local employers a platform

Employers will visit Albany Technical College on a regular basis to offer insight on the most in-demand skills.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 13, 2018

Mercer bets on MOOCs

The firm's partnership with edX is the latest indication that massive open online courses may be making a comeback.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 13, 2018

How a 'lab mindset' can empower and develop your employees

A new approach is emerging that not only allows for mistakes, but considers them opportunities for growth. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 13, 2018

Bloomingdale's embraces e-learning to improve customer service

The pressure is on for brick-and-mortar retailers, and cutting the cost of training has become an important part of keeping pace.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 6, 2018

Personalization — not stereotypes — should guide learning initiatives

For learning and development professionals, training a workforce with five generations represented presents some unique challenges.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 6, 2018

Is Amazon moving into the e-learning space?

A quiet move by the retail giant could signal its entrance into the e-learning market — or that it's turning more toward internal employee development. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 6, 2018

Deskless workers want more training and feedback, report shows

Around 25% of staff without traditional work stations report that they receive no performance feedback at all.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 6, 2018

Employees lack data literacy even as the 'analytics economy' dawns

More than half of workers don't have the education to make decisions based on insight from data, a survey from Qlik shows.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2018

7 creative ways small businesses can encourage employee innovation

CareerBuilder's Pete Jansons offers concrete steps employers can take to boost innovation, like giving a "risk-taker of the week" award.

By ​Pete Jansons • Jan. 30, 2018

How to train employees for jobs that don't exist yet

With tech moving at breakneck speeds, how can you prepare employees with the skill sets they'll need?

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2018

Could MOOCs be worth a second look?

Employees are capitalizing on MOOCs to enhance their skill sets, but their companies aren't providing needed support, one observer says.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2018