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Cornerstone LMS supports a new L&D program at Foster + Partners
How one famous architectural firm chose the right LMS to meet its unique, continuous training needs.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Employers demand social skills, schools focus on cognitive skills
Social and emotional skills can be taught at an early age and are not that difficult to teach.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 14, 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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Are apprenticeships the solution to shortages in the health market?
Health care is a perfect avenue for creating apprenticeships because there is an immediate need to place skilled workers into jobs, due to rampant shortages.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The learning disconnect: Only 8% of CEOs see L&D business impact
The first annual Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn reveals serious disparities between L&D programs and the business bottom line.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Indeed focuses on closing the tech skills gap with career consultants
Candidates in major metropolitan areas such as Austin, Boston, London, Seattle and New York have access to this service now
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 7, 2017 -
New onboarding strategies to retain employees on the horizon
A panel of experts shares seven new onboarding methods for 2017.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 7, 2017 -
New campaign highlights a growing frustration with LMS
Learning management systems were originally designed for use in traditional education settings, not the corporate workplace.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Why making learning more compelling for non-management employees matters
In order to increase the effectiveness of training, adding fun makes good sense.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 7, 2017 -
HBR: HR can turn human capital into productivity and economic value for organizations
The scarcest resource isn’t financial capital, but human capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Understanding the shift from ILT to real-world scenarios in corporate learning
Role-play style training may lead to improved learner engagement in an era when many are simply checking out.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Retention, tech skills top 2017 concerns for non-profits
Like many industries, non-profits suffer from a lack of new, skilled talent to replace boomer retirees.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Change management is essential when implementing ERP software
Promoting the benefits of the new software to all employees often helps to increase user engagement.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Amazon partners with DOL to create veteran apprenticeship program
CEO Jeff Bezos announced the program would hire 25,000 military veterans and spouses through a five-year period.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Amazon launches 'Pivot' program to help underperforming employees
The new coaching and mentoring program is meant to take some of the pressure off of being placed in a performance improvement program.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Why learning matters for talent management
An expert in talent management urges others to change their mindset about learning's value in the workplace.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Study: Apprenticeships deliver significant ROI for white collar fields, too
One company saved as much as $1.6 million per year simply by using apprenticeship programs vs. other employee training programs.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Wal-Mart offers high school and career training to associates' family members
They have up to 18 months to complete the program, and are paired with an academic coach to set them up for long-term career success.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
AI, always-on monitoring top Bersin by Deloitte trends list
The connection between employee engagement and learning continues to grow, as evidenced by technological advancements.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More companies opt for outside training to close the skills gap
A LinkedIn report says 71% of learning experts believe that partnering with external training providers is the best way to get in front of the skills gap.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Want employees to learn new things? Just have fun, study suggests
Employers shouldn't be afraid to approach learning topics with humor, when appropriate.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Identifying and engaging high potential employees is key to development
Only around 15% of employers believe that they have enough employees available for succession planning efforts.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Learning tech industry topped the $7B mark in 2016, and most dollars went to mobile
It was a milestone year for the industry, though the U.S. and China claimed most of the spoils.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Is formal workplace training becoming less relevant?
One expert explains why traditional corporate training methods need a serious overhaul.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How automation will impact employee training and company leadership
A new workforce survey examines the impending digitization of the workplace and how leaders can prepare now for impending change.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Poaching AI talent could hurt the future of learning
As more AI graduates choose to work in the private sector, experts worry that there won't be adequate professors to teach future generations.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017