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Diversity and inclusion index reveals importance of education, transparency
Highlights from the index show that 100% of the top Inclusion Index companies provide education on implicit bias.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Farmers Insurance employees learn to assess damage in VR
The company says it plans to have 50 employees use the new training this year before it eventually rolls out to thousands of other adjusters.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop trends in upskilling
The upskilling landscape has shifted, especially since artificial intelligence joined the workplace.
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California expands mandatory harassment training to include LGBT workers
Starting Jan. 1, 2018, California employers with 50 or more workers will need to adjust their training protocols.
By Riia O’ Donnell • Oct. 31, 2017 -
BYOD policies give e-learning market a boost
As employers demand flexibility from training providers, the e-learning market continues to grow.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Workers to HR: Improve your dispute resolution skills
Employees expect HR to help resolve workplace conflicts, but a recent study shows that workers have little confidence in the department's ability to do so.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Walmart tests robots that stock shelves, free up workers
The retail giant's CTO told Reuters the robots are 50% more efficient than humans in performing some tasks.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
BLS predicts job growth of 11.5M over next decade
A vast number of those jobs will require postsecondary education, the bureau notes, putting further pressure on employees to upskill.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Lawmakers consider tax credit for employers' training
If passed, the bill would offer a tax credit to offset up to $1,250 of training expenses per employee.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Apprenticeships increasingly spreading to white-collar fields
Traditionally seen as a blue-collar solution, apprenticeship programs can help those in other industries, too, companies are finding.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Employers band together to overcome employees' 'last mile'
Capital One, SAP and others have enrolled employees in paid, bootcamp-style programs that aim to bridge the gap between training and skills application.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 learning trends to watch in 2018
With a mix of old-school on-the-job training and ultra high-tech options, 2018 promises to be an exciting year for L&D professionals.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Good news on the skills gap: IT pros are interested in cyber security
Some IT workers worry that their skills are becoming obsolete, but their desire to learn is potentially good news for companies facing a skills gap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Bosses play key role in employee well-being and development, study says
Without their boss's support in career development, some workers plan to leave within the year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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 -
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
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