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Deep Dive
High appeal: How cannabis worker training translates across industries
The cannabis industry is expected to create more jobs in the U.S. by 2020 than manufacturing, utilities or the government — and HR could learn a few things from it.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
HR.com, Degreed announce HR certification e-learning partnership
A revamped certification portal from Degreed will allow users to test their expertise in 1,500 different skill sets.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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The importance of training employees to bounce back
"Resilience training" can improve employees' health and help them cope with workplace stressors, the American Heart Association says.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When it comes to training, timing is everything
"Just in time" learning may be the best way to ensure that employees retain information.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Google pledges $1B to fight the skills gap
With its resources and influence, Google is poised to make significant strides in upskilling the workforce.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017 -
DOL pushes forward with apprenticeship initiative
The Trump administration continues to push its apprenticeship task force despite earlier committee drop-outs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Apple's Wozniak opens institute to close STEM skills gap
"Woz U" aims to be a global higher ed institute for future tech workers and the businesses that need them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
A millennial mentor? It's more likely than you think
Millennials are mentoring older executives on the fine points of what young people want out of their workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Randstad: One-third of U.S. workers did nothing to upskill in the past year
Although 80% of workers feel upskilling is their responsibility, neither they nor their employers are acting on development opportunities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Opinion
For a competitive edge, train your IT professionals on business initiatives
Today’s IT professionals are in the perfect position to help guide their organizations and advise the C-suite on the evolving tech landscape, one expert says.
By Drew Cather • Oct. 10, 2017 -
EEOC offers employees a lesson in civility
New training aimed at preventing discrimination and harassment is available for both managers and other workers. But some worry it will infringe on workers' NLRA rights.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Emerson creates interactive plant environment to better train employees
In addition to a classroom experience, trainees will be able to put on protective gear and visit a real plant to apply their knowledge.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Oregon high schools partner with local employers to transmit tech skills
Elevate Lane County shares a mission with other high school partnerships across the country: closing STEM talent gaps.
By Riia O’Donnell and Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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When hiring salespeople, look for candidates with 'grit'
A new study recommends that employers look beyond the traditional skills associated with sales and focus on attributes like grit, rigor and teamwork.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Opinion
5 technologies that are transforming corporate learning
Forward-thinking companies are beginning to reconsider their approach to identifying and developing in-house talent.
By Paxton Riter • Oct. 3, 2017 -
IBM's digital badges allow workers to demonstrate new skills
Badges can help employers identify abilities and provide context for an employee's skills beyond the resume.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
To learn about their product, Jeep workers go off-road
In an effort to boost employee enthusiasm following a round of layoffs — and instill an understanding of the product — workers are getting a turn in the new Wrangler.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Lack of formal employee training to blame for some DC Metro failures
A recent report highlights the need for documented, formal training in the workplace, in addition to metrics for measuring the training's effectiveness.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why performance evaluations matter for hourly workers
Perhaps because of the high turnover within the minimum wage community, hourly employees are often overlooked when it comes to development.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs
Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Up in smoke: Marijuana workers need further training as more states legalize
Employee training in the growing industry of legal cannabis can't seem to keep up with demand.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
New research reveals need for coaching in professional development
Organizations that have strong coaching cultures report that 61% of their employees are highly engaged.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab implements mentorships, virtual classrooms
The agency hopes that the new measures will provide the right balance between structure and flexibility in employee learning.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Manager buy-in is critical to learning, but how do you get it?
How can organizations ensure that they are sending the right message from the C-suite?
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Financial illiteracy is hurting worker savings — but employers can step in
Providing workers with financial training can help minimize their stress and raise productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017
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