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

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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

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

Report: Global learning market to be worth $31B by 2020

The learning market continues to experience massive growth, particularly in the tech space.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 2, 2016

Survey: Employees of all races favor training, development over workplace diversity

Some startling survey results report that American workers are not as concerned about diversity as other recent data has suggested.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

Big data creates advantages for learning and development strategies

It is transforming business, but it can also help transform L&D.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 24, 2016

Accenture goes 'all in' on learning and development

Accenture spent close to $1 billion in 2015 on workforce L&D, reflecting current trends in the learning space.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 14, 2016

Mobile-based learning requires workplace change, but it's here to stay

Learning on mobile isn't going away anytime soon, says Talent Management.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 14, 2016

Will corporate learning adopt MOOCs some day?

Massive open online courses have the potential to drive change in the corporate learning world, says expert Josh Bersin.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 12, 2016

Recruiting, developing talent from within is working, study says

Following a Career Framework strategy is delivering results, according to Mercer.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 22, 2015

How e-learning will continue to evolve in 2016

New delivery platforms and new attitudes about its impact on performance and productivity will affect e-learning in the new year.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015

Why enterprise learning is shifting from training to career development

Enterprise learning used to be about compliance training, with little to no expectation that an employee would know what else they could do with that experience. 

By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015

The state of the performance review: 'Ineffective' but not going away yet

According to Towers Watson, roughly one in 10 employers is ditching performance ratings overall. But a majority agrees the programs need an overhaul.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Young new hires desire a more formal training process

Findings from a new study may go against the newer L&D hype, which supports informal and social learning.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 8, 2015

How learning and development can directly impact the bottom line

From improved customer satisfaction to motivated sales teams, don't discount the power of L&D.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Using 'sherpas' for an effective onboarding program

Employees of an Atlanta-area tech company helped new employees during the onboarding process with the innovative program.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 3, 2015

Marriott using SAP Jam in its learning strategy

Marriott is using the platform to drive learning and authenticity throughout the organization, according to Forbes.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015

To create a strong L&D program, think like a millennial

Employers can improve learning and development programs by borrowing tools and concepts from today's millennial mindset. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 30, 2015

Online credentials still seen as risky, unregulated

Without standards, they don't yet hold much sway with employers -- but change may be on the horizon.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 19, 2015

Employers can use 'stretch' assignments to engage, support social good

Employers looking to boost engagement should consider external "stretch" assignments that also do good.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 16, 2015

Why cross-training may be a strong talent retention tool and skills gap strategy

The training technique can help provide developmental growth, reduce turnover and engage employees, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 9, 2015