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A new training option: 12 weeks to advanced leadership skills
AAIM announces a new program for leaders looking for an action-based learning opportunity.
By Tess Taylor • July 11, 2017 -
Designing learning with business objectives as the focus
One expert shares an 8-step learning design process that can produce better ROI for organizations.
By Tess Taylor • July 11, 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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Deep Dive
The future of corporate language learning is here
As advancements in AI and wearable technology continue, the corporate language learning market is expected to boom. But, organizations must not forget the human element.
By Tess Taylor • July 11, 2017 -
New report questions power of postsecondary credentials in the labor market
College programs have exploded since the mid-1980s, but many need to be more "closely aligned" to careers, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
By Kathryn Moody • July 11, 2017 -
Lacking women in upper management? Adopt a development program
Women make up half of the U.S. workforce, but they still only hold 3% of senior leadership positions at Fortune 500s.
By Tess Taylor • July 11, 2017 -
Employees in need of CPR/AED training, American Heart Association says
According to an AHA survey, half of respondents couldn't locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 5, 2017 -
The skills gap is widespread, but lack of IT pros can lead to business risk
The skills gaps employers are grappling with affect all workplace disciplines. But data security ranks highest among skills gap issues, and with good reason.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2017 -
Navy and Air Force nix some computer-based training in favor of VR
The announcement serves as a reminder for all employers to carefully look at their own internal learning processes to ensure they are streamlined.
By Tess Taylor • June 27, 2017 -
Onboarding programs need to modernize to meet talent needs
A strong, accessible onboarding program is key to retention, especially in talent-pressed industries like manufacturing.
By Tess Taylor • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Shift in tech talent demand spurs fast-track degree programs
Product manager positions require a non-traditional tech skill set. New degree programs want to reduce training time to 12 months or less.
By Tess Taylor • June 27, 2017 -
How an hourly employer can revive their learning program
Some programs have faded out due to dullness or irrelevance. Mobile tools and social learning can help employers of all types.
By Tess Taylor • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Identify and assess your superstar employees
Leadership development programs are critical. But how useful are they if an organization doesn't have a system for accurately identifying high potential employees?
By Tess Taylor • June 23, 2017 -
Coursera raises $64M to expand online business degrees and training
Employers are recognizing the power learning programs hold over retention, especially tech-enabled programs and MOOCs.
By Tess Taylor • June 20, 2017 -
Walmart's professional development goes virtual reality
Walmart will roll out its VR training program to 140,000 associates in a bid to tap into the potential for a new cost-effective, easily managed training option for workers.
By Tess Taylor • June 20, 2017 -
Career coaches may add value to organizational learning goals
In-house coaching is increasingly seen as a viable method of teaching employees the skills they need to succeed in their daily work lives.
By Tess Taylor • June 20, 2017 -
Trump orders federal job training funds funneled to apprenticeships
While the issue is largely bipartisan, the discussion around job training has rekindled the skills-gap debate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
Udemy: 58% of employees turn to training to reduce stress
Stress factors include the current state of politics and fear of losing jobs due to advancements in technology, such as AI.
By Tess Taylor • June 13, 2017 -
LinkedIn Learning opens up platform for corporate content
Once learning content is published or linked from an outside public source to the LinkedIn database, it will be immediately searchable by LinkedIn members.
By Tess Taylor • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is empathy training the next evolution of corporate professional development?
To make empathy thrive at work, employers will need to enlist a combination of training types — from soft skills mentorship to stress reduction.
By Tess Taylor • June 13, 2017 -
Trump's support of apprenticeships speaks to their staying power
In a memo, the Trump administration asked federal agencies to consider and remove regulations that could stifle creation of such programs.
By Kathryn Moody • June 13, 2017 -
Facebook pledges training for 3,000 new jobs in Michigan
The programs will entail 10 weeks of training that will prepare individuals for careers with Facebook over the next two years.
By Tess Taylor • June 13, 2017 -
School is in session this summer for Colorado marijuana workers
A course sponsored by state agencies will train workers in the nascent industry on safety hazards, pesticide application and other worker protection laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
Mobile learning, social media to impact training software market, Technavio says
Technavio analysts expect the global market for cloud-based training software to grow at a CAGR of 9.2%.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017 -
Study: MOOCs may put workers from underdeveloped countries at a disadvantage
It's a reminder that not all employees find MOOCs to be relatable — and that's no reflection of their ability to get the job done.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017 -
Why IBM launched its very own STEM high school
P-TECH, founded by Big Blue in 2011, helps low-income New York City students build their knowledge of tech skills, including coding and data analytics.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017
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