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Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training
Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the latest data from the learning platform.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Junior employees are not ‘desk ready,’ financial services training firm says
Concerns about workers following office mores extends beyond the finance industry, however.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Republicans say proposed rule would disincentivize apprenticeships
The lawmakers’ complaints focus on administrative requirements, including mandatory disclosures and required adoption of a time-based model.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 20, 2024 -
To showcase ROI, learning leaders may need to clarify L&D metrics
L&D teams should establish the purpose of measurement and incorporate key players, according to a McLean & Co. report.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 13, 2024 -
While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says
Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Q&A
Mentorship is ‘priceless’ in career development, chief transformation officer says
Being in a mentoring relationship can be rewarding, but you need to be honest about your expectations, Degreed’s Janice Burns told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2024 -
31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals
Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The lazybones, the jerk and the badgerer: 6 types of managerial FMLA, ADA offenders
Training managers on compliance sometimes can be harder than meeting accommodation requirements, according to a DMEC study.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Noncompliant workers are a $1.6M liability, study shows
Proper and thorough compliance education can help eliminate worker understanding gaps, study authors said.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Michigan invests in semiconductor training to meet demand for high-skilled talent
For skill-focused industries, employers and governments may need to work together to meet talent goals.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Opinion
How LVMH navigates the dynamic workforce through strategic upskilling
Thoughtful programming enhances engagement, retention and innovation, writes Gena Smith, CHRO of LVMH North America.
By Gena Smith • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Groupon to fund STEM training for Black students after EEOC probe
The company had been the subject of an EEOC discrimination charge filed in 2014 by an applicant who alleged Groupon failed to hire him on the basis of his race.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Out of the office or out of touch? Workers share auto reply pet peeves
Some email away messages are more cringe-worthy than others, a survey finds.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits
The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Performance review season is here. Here’s how to keep it productive.
Employers can manage the performance review process in ways that not only comfort worried workers but also encourage excellence.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Opinion
5 tips to better manage difficult performance conversations
HR pros can ease otherwise painful performance talks by giving workers a heads-up, among other actions, Ang Brennan of Insights writes.
By Ang Brennan • Dec. 28, 2023 -
Managers think they’re better at their jobs than they actually are, survey says
Some valuable manager skills may not come easily to talent in leadership roles, a Checkr.com report suggests.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2023 -
How to make L&D more strategic
Too often, L&D appears to cost money without driving growth for a company, Cognota CEO Ryan Austin said.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Training will be a top workplace priority in the year ahead, Deloitte says
Executives will emphasize skills-based hiring as well, a Deloitte report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2023 -
DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards
Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Development during key moments — like layoffs or promotions — may improve resilience
Investing in employees can build relationships and lead to positive business outcomes even during tough times, according to Keystone Partners.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Leadership skills becoming greater priority for 2024
AI skills are also drawing more attention, according to trends in Coursera enrollment.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from House Committee on Education and the Workforce/Youtube on December 12, 2023
Workforce Pell bill advances out of House education committee
Some Democrats expressed fears that for-profit programs would try to skirt consumer protection guardrails proposed in the legislation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 12, 2023