Survey: Millennials aren't on board with current recognition programs

The survey outlines what employers are doing wrong – and what some are doing right.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2016

Four steps to ensure mentorship is working

Mentoring can thrive, but only if specific best practices are followed.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 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

How learning leaders can win over the C-Suite

In order for any learning initiative to get off the ground, leaders need to be prepared with a plan for success, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Learning leaders need to step up to improve diversity, inclusiveness

L&D plays a key role in improving inclusion within employer culture, according to talent expert Josh Bersin.

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

360-degree reviews could backfire if not used properly

Employers who use such reviews need to follow up, or else employees will feel downtrodden and frustrated.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Study: Socially responsible companies have better engagement

An employer that effectively "lives by its values" can improve its engagement numbers substantially, according to research.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Why learning should be part of recruitment, retention

Learning can be an "accelerant" of the workforce if HR can effectively break down silos.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

Survey: College-educated workers fear their skills, knowledge not keeping pace

Skills needed to compete in today's workplace are changing rapidly – and employees may be falling behind.

By Tom Starner • March 30, 2016

From the mailbag: What readers had to say about mentorship

We gathered up insights from readers who had knowledge and advice about mentorship.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2016

Corporate grandparenting: Mentoring for the next generation

It's a "hidden gem" for talent management, experts say.

By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016

Career development taking off as an alternative reward option

It's being prioritized over other reward programs, according to a Korn Ferry Hay Group survey.

By Tom Starner • March 23, 2016

UC San Diego Extension releases top 10 emerging careers list

Software developers of apps top the list rounded out by civil engineers.

By Deborah Barrington • March 22, 2016

Employee learning turning to bite-size approach thanks to 'shorter attention spans'

Employees often don't want to undergo typical classroom training partly because of time-management reasons. 

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

How employers can optimize the expat experience

Overseas assignments can cost as much as three times an employee's typical annual salary, so driving value is key.

By Tom Starner • March 17, 2016

What to consider when moving to an open office format

It's a good idea to have a strategy that includes needs of both extroverts and introverts.

By Tom Starner • March 14, 2016

How onboarding can drive higher retention, engagement rates

It remains one of those HR processes that has a lot of verbal acceptance but not enough actual support.

By Tom Starner • March 9, 2016

Restaurant, retail industries connect to create 'Path Forward' worker opportunities

The new coalition is looking to promote education, training and career-building among in the workforce.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

How to get employees in the right frame of mind for learning

A stressful company culture will not lead to strong learning programs, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016

Five solid steps to building a robust workplace learning culture

A better learning strategy will help employers connect with and retain today's millennials.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 23, 2016

Obama's 2015 executive order concerning federal onboarding to become reality

Federal executives arriving in Washington for their new jobs may be experiencing a formal onboarding program for the first time.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016

How AT&T is retooling its workforce to sharpen competitive edge

The telecom company is asking its workforce to learn new skills so it can compete with other, more nimble tech giants.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016

Will augmented reality become a key training tool?

The technology is getting its first real test within the utlity segment by attempting to help improve safety and efficiency.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016

Takeaways from Chipotle's training day: Why it matters to all employers

Employers facing crises with frontline employees need to keep consistency and communication in mind.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 10, 2016

Employers aren't doing enough to ensure frontline worker training, research says

Organizations are not tracking or measuring their upskill programs very well, meaning companies may not be taking full advantage of training's benefits.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 9, 2016

Why onboarding often frustrates new hires

Research shows onboarding has been treated as an afterthought by employers – but it's not too late to create a successful experience.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 3, 2016