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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 -
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TrendlineTop trends in upskilling
The upskilling landscape has shifted, especially since artificial intelligence joined the workplace.
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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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
To face a changing business world, managers need better training
A new survey reveals 45% of new managers have never received any formal training.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Eye tracking comes to employee training
The tech could improve knowledge retention and workplace safety, experts say.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Papa John's employees say they weren't paid for training
In a statement, a law firm says it intends to investigate the employer's practices.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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Despite demand, few IT pros report cybersecurity expertise
As businesses struggle to protect their data, the demand for cybersecurity experts is only expected to increase.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Employers aren't the only ones shouldering blame for the skills gap
A higher share of survey respondents blamed academia than any other culprit, but nine in 10 said employers could do more to train workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Learning tech trends to watch in 2018 and beyond
Christa Manning, vice president of solution provider research for Bersin by Deloitte, tells us what's working, what's not and what's next.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Multisensory learning may boost knowledge retention
The report seems to underscore what many instructional designers and trainers already know.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Improving STEM diversity starts with early learning opportunities
Employers are working to increase diversity and bridge the skills gap long before the recruitment process begins.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Agylia bets on social learning
The company has added features to its LMS and mobile apps to capitalize on the social learning trend.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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Lyft to provide drivers with education benefits
The gig economy isn't known for developing its contract workers — but it could be a key retention strategy in an increasingly tough market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017 -
STEM jobs continue their explosive growth, but employers also want soft skills
LinkedIn’s 2017 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report reveals the speed at which jobs are emerging — and how fast some skills are becoming obsolete.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Workers want a clear 'employee value proposition,' but they don't know what that means
Employers should communicate values and goals clearly — and without HR jargon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2017 -
HBR: Internal cyber threats account for 39% of breaches
The research serves as reminder that employers need to watch for internal breaches, and that training is one of the best defenses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2017 -
US could increase number of apprentices by 'eightfold,' study says
A report from Harvard Business School and Burning Glass Technologies reveals up to 3 million jobs could be filled via apprenticeships instead of degree programs.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Learning hours and expenditures are up — again
Both indicators rose for the fourth year in a row, according to a report from The Association for Talent Development.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 5, 2017 -
VitalSource acquires Intrepid
VitalSource, with its massive global base of more than 20 million users, has added two new solutions to expand its share in the learning tech market.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 5, 2017
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