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

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Top trends in leadership development

With hiring on the back burner, the pressure is on L&D professionals to upskill the leadership team while also looking internally for the leaders of tomorrow. 

By HR Dive staff

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

What's more important: Soft skills or employee feedback?

A recent survey says two-thirds of employers want real-time feedback to improve their L&D programs.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016

Udacity's Blitz program aims to address skills gap with trial workers

Blitz would likely provide hands-on opportunities that other training programs lack.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016

Gallup: Millennials are not in tune with their company's mission

Engaging with a company's values and purpose is key for younger workers, but many companies aren't doing enough to connect with their employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 2016

Thanks to freelancing, there's been an increase in 'working learners'

A recent ACT Foundation study on working learners discovers that more adults are earning credentials to enhance their careers than ever before. Are companies taking notice?

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016

4 learning and development trends for HR leaders to watch in 2017

Microlearning, video and virtual reality are set to lead learning into the new year.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016

BetterSkills launches SaaS platform geared towards tracking employee performance

The $1 million-backed company promises to provide a way to measure the ROI of learning programs and the progress of employee learners.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016

How to help millennials find their way with focused learning programs

Millennials aren't lazy — they are bored, one expert says.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016

With Black Friday on the horizon, employers should try video training

Video training can be a quick, efficient and complete way to get your 2016 holiday temp hires up to speed with compliance rules.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016

Speaking their language: engaging and retaining millennials at work

It's time to reframe the conversation with your organization's millennial talent in order to boost engagement and retention.

By Tena Lyons • Nov. 15, 2016

TalentLMS wins award for most affordable and friendly learning system

It's a crowded HR cloud platform space these days, but TalentLMS stood out because of its ability to integrate between apps and mobile devices.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 8, 2016

Cross-company mentoring could produce better employee self-motivation

By seeking a mentor from a non-competing firm, employees may become more self-motivated and more willing to plan for long-term career success.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 8, 2016

How startups can obtain employee feedback about performance

Startups may be more likely to let learning fall by the wayside due to their small size.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 8, 2016

How one MI manufacturer transformed a staffing shortage into an opportunity

The industrial firm created a unique employee readiness program that represents a new model in employee training.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 8, 2016

Open office plans could have drawbacks for learning programs

Employers may need to create space explicitly for learning activities.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 8, 2016

Military veterans find career success with a special PwC program

Providing the right support to help military vets successfully transition to civilian careers can be a key part of development programming.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 8, 2016

Only 21% of companies think sales people are trained well

A new industry report highlights the need for more mobile training opportunities for sales professionals. 

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 1, 2016

Expert: To increase learning engagement, think personalization

Social learning technology helps create a community of learning and prevents learning systems from becoming cram sessions.

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 1, 2016

Why 'flipping' corporate learning classrooms is changing the game

A new CSU study points out the advantages to this currently unconventional learning tactic. 

By Tess Taylor • Nov. 1, 2016