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Self-taught workers struggle to showcase their skills
A large number of developers are self-taught via YouTube, a HackerRank study reveals — a difficult characteristic to list on a resume.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2018 -
WeWork enters e-learning market with 2U partnership
Students enrolled in a partner online education program will soon have access to meeting rooms and other spaces at WeWork locations.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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GOP bill could double number of available H-1B visas, promote STEM training
Currently, the H-1B cap is 85,000 — 65,000 plus 20,000 for workers with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2018 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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
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