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4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce
A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school.
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Employees don’t learn anything from phishing training, research says
The research sought to understand which trainings were most effective. “It turns out, as currently administered, that none of them are,” UC San Diego said in its report.
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Close to half of L&D leaders say they worry AI could replace them
But research also supported learning and development’s rising influence in the workplace, indicating a “profession in transition,” according to a report from LearnUpon.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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Amid a confidence crisis, Gen Z workers lack career mentorship, report finds
When asked what they desire in a mentor, young workers highlighted communication, empathy and honesty, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and The Harris Poll said.
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Amid hiring freezes, HR leaders turn to internal mobility and upskilling
“We’re seeing a clear shift in how HR leaders are approaching talent needs,” the president of Careerminds said.
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HR pros have little confidence in workforce’s current skills, survey says
The most significant skill shortages were in leadership, AI and technology-related skills, according to a Skillsoft report.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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AI drives worker retraining — not replacement, New York Fed finds
Adoption of the technology has, however, affected hiring: Some companies have reduced hiring, and some have added workers with AI skills.
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OpinionHow to bridge the AI skills gap to power industrial innovation
A Kyndryl survey found that the majority of manufacturing leaders don’t think their workforce is ready to embrace artificial intelligence.
By Onofrio Pirrotta • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Walmart taps OpenAI for employee training
The mass retailer will debut training for employees in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.
By Dani James • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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Most managers can’t participate in training because they don’t have time, study shows
High-performing organizations were more likely to use pre- and post-training activities, as well as bite-sized learning options, ATD says.
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Skilled trades initiatives expand as demand for workers is projected to grow
Demand for HVAC, electrical and plumbing workers is expected to grow at a rate much faster than average, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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Companies aren’t centering training in their goals, but they need to, report says
“Right now, most large companies are overlooking the needs of the people essential to transforming their supply chains,” one leader said.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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Workplaces can foster empathy to improve harassment intervention, study says
Women tended to report higher empathy toward workplace sexual harassment targets, which made them less likely to ignore complaints, researchers said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 2, 2025 -
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Nearly half of workers feel they’re stagnating, SurveyMonkey data shows
Between the need for skilled workers and employee demand for training, HR may want to prioritize L&D and agitate for a bigger budget next year.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 26, 2025 -
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Talent trends in 2025 so far: Training, AI and diversity
More workers are angling to grow their skills — not just for their current roles but for their future careers, one expert said.
By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 26, 2025 -
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Managers risk loss of trust by over-relying on AI-written messages, study finds
Messages communicating praise or personal feedback should be handled with a minimum of technological intervention, according to a recent report.
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US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce
The Business Roundtable sees opportunities to solve the labor gap on a large scale.
By Benton Graham • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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‘Benevolent leadership’ enhances organizational learning, study finds
Researchers found that this approach can create the kind of workplace environment that encourages knowledge-sharing.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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13 human skills gaps could threaten AI adoption, learning scientists say
Cognitive, communication and self-management skills can help workers effectively implement AI in the workplace, Multiverse says.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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Half of workers have experienced a quarter-life career crisis, survey shows
Employers can offer more accessible support systems that address both professional development and personal well-being, FlexJobs says.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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Massachusetts awards skilled trades grants, approves private apprenticeship program
The grants are meant to bolster training for high-demand occupations within sectors like construction and manufacturing, the governor’s office said.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Online job interview simulator could help workers after incarceration, study finds
Researchers said the findings could lead to more interest in virtual training to help people after prison release.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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DOL to provide $30M in training grants on AI, skilled trades
The department will award grants of up to $8 million to state workforce agencies to create training funds that encourage employers to both develop and expand programs.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Young workers lead the way in AI learning, survey shows
Along with technical know-how, workers should stay competitive by building human skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, tutors focused on AI say.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Half of Gen Z workers want ‘growth mindset’ jobs in AI era
Since the beginning of 2025, Flexa has seen a 240% increase in the number of job searches for roles offering learning and development benefits.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 12, 2025
