The top learning trends for 2016 and beyond

Learning is in a "golden age," according to the experts. Here's what's happening in the industry.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 29, 2015

Why blended learning should drive leadership development

A combo of several learning approaches can be an effective way to drive such a strategy, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 20, 2015

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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 companies can encourage more women CEOs

Only two women made the latest Best Performing CEOs in the World list. One expert tells us what companies can do to change that.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 19, 2015

Gamification can transform learning, if used right

Gamification and training are starting to click, but it takes a well-designed, structured strategy for the combo to work.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 9, 2015

GE's rugged 'green beret' program grooms future leaders

The program, which sets up talented young employees for high-level positions, is so tough that only 2% get to the finish line. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 6, 2015

Bersin: Today's learning management sector facing disruption

HR Tech guru Josh Bersin says major changes are afoot in the world of learning management systems, as legacy platforms are ill-equipped to handle the onslaught of free material proliferating the digital world.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015

Expert: Fall is a good time to enhance employee development

It may be time to go "back to school," says one expert.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2015

Learning company mergers signal huge shift in learning strategy

The traditional LMS is falling by the wayside, replaced instead with programs, apps or online tools that employees request.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 14, 2015

How to get the most out of your training programs

Money is wasted if you don't focus on business strategy as part of the training process, says one expert.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2015

Why employee development is key in a job seeker's market

Helping employees craft an individual development plan may be a good way to retain top talent.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2015

Spending on learning up 10% in an attempt to close growing skills gap

Spending on learning & development hit a double-digit increase for 2014, according to a recent research report.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 27, 2015

Glassdoor study: Highest CEO-to-median pay ratio is 1,951 to 1

Glassdoor, the jobs and recruiting site, collected "unique" data on employer compensation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 27, 2015

Expert: Blended learning needs the right mix, new focus

Blended learning is evolving — tactics and technology must evolve with it, according to an expert in the field.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 21, 2015

GE dumps its legacy performance review for a new app-driven system

GE is the latest company to abandon the old annual employee review model.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 14, 2015

Corporate, academic learning finally coming together

Corporate learning and American academia have long stayed at arm's length. But economic forces are helping bring the two together.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015

Identifying high performers poses risks if not done right

Labeling an employee "high-performing" should be seen as impetus to work harder, not as entitlement, says an expert.

By Tom Starner • July 22, 2015

Dell: Using the cloud to power employee development

One way to invest in your workforce and make sure they stick around? Try the cloud.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2015

Gamification does work, if HR uses it properly

Gamification is generating much buzz in the workplace of late. But tread carefully -- these learning games could easily backfire.

By Tom Starner • July 9, 2015

To keep the best talent, let them leave

Employers can employ the "if you love them, let them go" philosophy to great success, says one expert -- if you are bold enough to try it.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015

Human Resources? Try "Human Capital Management"

This new way of looking at HR could put energy back into your organization.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2015

Experts say today's workplace learning losing ground on employee needs

Traditional corporate learning is not moving fast enough nor is it adept at helping today's workforce get what it needs, according to one L&D expert. 

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Expert: MOOCs represent a powerful tool in corporate learning

Massive Open Online Courses, if managed properly, can play a pivotal role in improving workplace learning platforms. But it will take HR leadership to help ensure success.

By Tom Starner • June 16, 2015

UCI offers up a strategic HR course online

Every HR leader knows being more strategic is imperative. UC Irvine Extension is now offering an online course that can help HR pros improve their knowledge of what that means.

By Tom Starner • June 11, 2015

Learning expert: Video is in, performance ratings are out

A leading learning management expert says the best corporate learning systems feature high quality video, but many such systems have a long way to go.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

How one retirement community firm is cutting its high turnover rate

A senior living facility chain got serious about reducing turnover. And to make change, it successfully adjusted its learning and development strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015