White House declares goal to reach 1M new apprentices per year

In an executive order, the administration castigated previous investments in higher education, stating that none have the incentives necessary “to meet workforce training needs.”

By Kathryn Moody • April 25, 2025

6 examples of how private and public institutions partner on upskilling

Collaborations between private-sector companies and the public sector offer models for building talent pipelines in a variety of ways.

By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2025

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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

5 workplace challenges holding early career workers back

Employers that consider the onboarding and mentoring needs of new hires may be able to prevent engagement problems, studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • April 21, 2025

No, a vacation won’t fix it: Breaking down workplace burnout myths

A getaway won’t solve burnout. Discover real ways to tackle workplace burnout for good.

April 21, 2025

Michigan expands access to college and skills training for men

The education initiative supports Gov. Whitmer’s Sixty by 30 goal to increase the percentage of Michiganders with a degree or certificate to 60% by 2030.

By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2025

The most important skill for leaders? Delegation, DDI says.

But fewer than 1 in 5 company leaders can demonstrate that ability, the leadership consultancy said in a report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 15, 2025

JBM Packaging brings training program to Ohio prison

Second chance hiring has been key to JBM’s growth, especially in a challenging labor market, the company’s president and CEO said.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 14, 2025

1 in 5 workers say they feel their career is out of their control

The majority of workers said they’re relying on hope just to get through the year, a survey found.

By Carolyn Crist • April 11, 2025

Skills mapping can close talent gaps, Mercer research shows

Leadership buy-in to skills-based talent strategies is no longer a top obstacle, indicating “that the business case has been proved,” the report said.

By Laurel Kalser • April 10, 2025

California to launch ‘career passports’ to encourage job access

The program is part of a broader plan by the state to improve career pathways, particularly for historically disadvantaged groups.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2025

Apple, Michigan State University to jointly open manufacturing academy

The program is part of the iPhone maker’s $10 billion commitment to building advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide.

By Sara Samora • April 8, 2025

Most tech workers exaggerate their AI-related knowledge, survey shows

Members of the C-suite — at 91% of those surveyed — were most likely to pretend to know more about AI than they actually do.

By Carolyn Crist • April 8, 2025

AI training lags despite increased use at work, survey says

Most workers believe AI will influence their jobs and career plans, according to the Jobs for the Future survey, but about half said they still don’t feel prepared to use AI at work.

By Carolyn Crist • April 1, 2025

5 stories on hiring for ‘promise’ in a slowing job market

Demand for talent with artificial intelligence-related skills especially has pushed employers to reconsider how they view skills and employee potential.

By Kathryn Moody • April 1, 2025

The new employee education model

More employees are expecting their employers to invest in their continued education.

By Scott Deming • March 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: The cost of a (denied) snack break

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many workers feel they haven’t kept up with artificial intelligence tools.

By Ginger Christ • March 27, 2025

As companies make progress with AI, employees say they feel left behind

Workers want more training on AI use in the workplace, a report said, including soft skills that can help them apply AI more effectively.

By Carolyn Crist • March 26, 2025

7 stories on the shaky adoption of AI

While studies indicate AI may improve productivity by the hour, others show that its adoption has led to conflict and siloing within companies.

By Kathryn Moody • March 25, 2025

What skills do employers want? AI literacy and conflict management, LinkedIn says.

The top skills reflect ongoing challenges at American workplaces, including an increasingly polarized work environment.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2025

Employees want generative AI training to help close talent gap

Enterprise efforts to adopt the technology hinge on sufficient know-how, prompting businesses to turn inward.

By Roberto Torres • March 18, 2025

Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2025

AI, ‘digital fluency’ top workers’ skills-building wishlist

AI at work continues to be a tricky area of conversation, especially regarding the future-proofing of individual resumes and entire businesses. 

By Caroline Colvin • March 18, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Are employers hiring AI talent too quickly?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of hiring managers who are worried about creating a sustainable pipeline for talent with artificial intelligence skills.

By Ginger Christ • March 13, 2025

The gender divide in generative AI training may worsen without intervention, reports say

Only 36% of women said that they believe generative AI can help advance their careers, compared with 45% of men, according to Coursera’s report.

By Kathryn Moody • March 11, 2025

Workers’ productivity increases 33% every hour they use generative AI, report finds

On average, generative AI “is not just an occasional tool for its users, but also an integral part of their work routines,” according to research out of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

By Laurel Kalser • March 6, 2025