Home Depot puts $50M toward training skilled workers

The investment extends the company's 12-week pre-apprenticeship program for U.S. military veterans and will focus on bringing up to 20,000 additional workers into the program by 2028.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 13, 2018

Employers' top training priority for 2018? Soft skills

New research shows that qualities like collaboration, leadership and communication are increasingly mission-critical in a business climate of change and disruption.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 13, 2018

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Top trends in upskilling

The upskilling landscape has shifted, especially since artificial intelligence joined the workplace.

By HR Dive staff

Degreed raises $42M in Series C funding

The online learning provider said the funds would help build "the world's first system to both certify and rate any skill."

By Riia O'Donnell • March 13, 2018

Employees want financial products, education from work

Personal financial struggles are frequently cited as a distraction from work, but employers can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2018

Hotel industry to offer 'debt-free' college degrees to employees

The majority of hospitality careers do not require advanced degrees, but the goal of the program is to provide workers with diverse paths to skills development.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 6, 2018

Change or die: 15 skills your workers need to survive tech's disruption

Learning professionals can help by designing a culture of learning and delivering fresh content, a new report recommends.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 6, 2018

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

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