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Trump's order to improve cybersecurity boosts employee training initiatives
Organizational cybersecurity for private employers has been in the spotlight, too, thanks to various high-profile breaches.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Info systems, program development now central to revised HR certification
Amy Schabacker Dufrane, HRCI’s CEO, says that the exam’s revisions better align with today’s HR functions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 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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House bill would offer employers tax breaks to train employees for cybersecurity jobs
The New Collar Jobs Act, introduced last week by three House Democrats, would also include a bonus for government contractors.
By Tess Taylor , Ryan Golden • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Google announces $50M for nonprofits that train workers
Can nonprofit training programs offset labor shortages in the IT market? Google thinks so.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does your training mesh with your company culture?
Corporate culture and learning goals need to align for employee development to be truly successful.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
VR may be more effective than video training — once hardware catches up
Google's most recent test showed the promise of VR, but one test can't confirm much on its own.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Companies aren't changing their ways in reaction to scandals, cyberattacks
A new Navex Global report shows that employers are slow to train their leaders and employees following scandals, which could lead to more problems later.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Can't find cybersecurity experts? Train your own, says IT school dean
Employers may need to turn to apprenticeships to help fix the cybersecurity skills gap, an academic writes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017 -
Manufacturer: Glass wearables reduced new employee training time by 50%
The tech reveals yet another way blue-collar industries like manufacturing could be transformed by emerging innovation.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Virtual reality goes after unconscious bias
One startup in Australia wants to train employees to speak up when they see bias at work.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When creating positive learning experiences, bosses matter
As employers shift away from traditional performance reviews, managers need to help employees feel supported.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Facing skills shortage, competitors collaborate on apprenticeship program
Nevada's "Swiss-style" approach to apprenticeships has also been touted at the federal level by the Trump administration.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Aimed at improving customer service, hotel training gets personal
The hospitality industry returns to its roots with training that's focused on personal interaction with guests.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
International models highlight flaws in American workforce pipeline
International models for apprenticeship programs showcase some of the downsides in our own, as well as some methods by which we can improve.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 18, 2017 -
Half of employers don't allow continuing education on the clock
Financial organizations need to look at the risk they create by denying access to training activities during company time.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rise of flex work options spawns new learning tech approach
One firm has converted its call center training programs into a customized, on-demand learning platform for the growing remote workforce.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Uber, PayPal join platform that shares employee training content
Companies such as Square, Zoom and Twilio are already using the platform to train employees.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Could Switzerland be a model for Trump's apprenticeship program?
Efforts to close the skills gap remain a top agenda item for Trump's DOL as the president pushes his promise for "5 million apprenticeships."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2017 -
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The five workforce habits of highly effective small and medium business leaders
If you want to succeed and emulate the habits of the successful, first you need to know what habits they have.
By Craig Fearon, Senior Director, Product Management at SumTotal Systems • July 18, 2017 -
Study: 90% of employees, business leaders say AI could cut down on mistakes
Business leaders said that 10% to 40% of their time is spent doing mundane tasks that aren't core functions in their job description.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2017 -
Lawmakers target DOL and its regs in draft spending bill
The House bill also proposes cuts to NLRB funding and forbids the agency from applying its joint-employer position in future cases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2017 -
WI rushes to retrain workers, hoping to attract a new Foxconn plant
Foxconn is considering Wisconsin as the site for its new facility, but a talent shortage may forestall the decision. Will the state's extensive retraining programs suffice to secure the deal?
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017 -
Study: Employees want more communication with HR
Nearly 50% of workers polled said infrequent HR communication made them feel uninformed or disengaged.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 13, 2017 -
LinkedIn looks to move mentoring out of the office
To keep pace with how quickly workers change jobs, the networking site says mentoring should be uncoupled from specific employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Getting employee buy-in when change is on the horizon
How organizations can take the scariness out of change and learn to manage it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017
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