Chatbots, aiming to improve productivity, still in learning stages

Chatbots can streamline work and save money, experts say, but many are still creating more errors than assistance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017

New cross-platform technologies boost disabled employees' performance

Tools like Window-Eyes and ZoomTech could also simplify ADA compliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 31, 2016

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Millennials may be opting for blue collar careers instead of college

Of the 11 fastest growing occupations, all but three require less than a Bachelor's degree. 

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 20, 2016

How the right LMS can impact employee engagement

Viewing training as a two-way supportive environment can maintain higher levels of employee engagement.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 20, 2016

Study: Excel is most in demand software skill for Indeed job posts

Novel Aspect's research also revealed which software skills correlate with higher pay. Experience with Amazon's DynamoDB could net you a $140,000 salary.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 20, 2016

87% of employees say learning must be accessible anytime, anywhere

A new Axonify Inc. study also indicates that 90% of employees think it's important for training to be easy to access and quick to complete.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 20, 2016

Coding bootcamps may not be the answer to the US tech talent gap

A lack of regulation has resulted in some bootcamps that don’t deliver on what they promise.

By Justine Brown • Dec. 13, 2016

Expect corporate universities to take up bigger share of L&D budgets

66% of employee learning consultants and clients who responded said they plan to add more training per employee in 2017.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 13, 2016

DHL uses penguins to help train couriers to walk on ice

Yes, it's real. The company invited actual live penguins to teach workers how to be safe in slippery spots.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 13, 2016

Experts: Perceptions of multi-generational learning in the workplace are wrong

A new study reveals that the gap in learning styles between generations is not as wide as many assume.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 13, 2016

Skills, knowledge development still high priority in ATD's State of the Industry report

Managerial and supervisory training are top subjects, followed by compliance issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

MGM employee development program focuses on international leadership

MGM seeks to expand its successful PRIDE employee development program.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016

Military conference highlights 4 key trends for the future of corporate training

Many training programs make their debut as military systems, so it's important that employers take note of the 2016 IITSEC.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016

Report: Companies are looking to implement AI but lack the skills

Businesses want to use AI but need help figuring out how.

By Justine Brown • Dec. 6, 2016

HR should strategize before adopting IoT, AR tech

A majority of IT workers don't believe the risks of adopting IoT and AR tech are worth the benefits; the cybersecurity risks they pose are largely to blame.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016

New e-learning programs emerge that are specially geared for industrial workers

Industrial training gets an update to meet the demands of a growing manufacturing worker shortage. 

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016

Amazon gets seasonal hires up to speed in two days

The quick turnaround is the result of an advanced, tech-savvy learning process that saves Amazon valuable time and resources.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2016

More manufacturing careers open up to women thanks to apprenticeships

West Virginia joins the growing number of states providing apprenticeship programs for women interested in such careers.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 29, 2016

Study reveals optimal training time for 2016 seasonal retail workforce

Employers can start to break the cycle of poor retention in retail with strategic retail worker training and development. 

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 29, 2016

AI could help reduce bias in employee performance reviews

Employee development may require further assistance from machines built to prevent human bias in certain situations.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 29, 2016

1 in 5 Americans score an 'F' on basic benefits education quiz

Benefits knowledge is still a problem for a lot of Americans, many of whom depend on their employer to provide the necessary education.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 29, 2016

Idaho aims to close skill gaps, approves $1.4M apprenticeship grant

The grant will bolster programs in fields like energy, healthcare and IT.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016

Bersin: Why the corporate learning market is starting to shift

Learning continues to evolve with more videos, microlearning systems and employee-driven content. 

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016

Survey: Younger employees highly value tuition support

Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers all want different things in terms of learning and development benefits at work, the IPMA-HR survey shows.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016

Expert advises setting learning goals, not performance goals

Learning goals are generally harder to attain. Proper supports must be in place.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016