Why the University of Texas System is offering microcredentials to students — for free

The public network is providing access to Coursera’s Career Academy, which includes professional certificates from companies like Microsoft and Google. 

By Lilah Burke • Feb. 26, 2025

Half of workers underwent training in the past year — but few learned about AI

Only 12.2% of respondents to a Pew Research Center survey said they took a class or received training on artificial intelligence.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 25, 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

What Chavez-DeRemer’s hearing may have revealed about DOL apprenticeship plans

Lori Chavez-DeRemer said during her confirmation hearing that one of the president’s top priorities is “expanded apprenticeships.”

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 25, 2025

Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.

Without intervention, several industries could struggle for talent due to a “frequent mismatch between student aptitudes and interests,” YouScience said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2025

Turnover thwarts employers’ front-line training efforts, survey finds

Nearly half of talent development professionals surveyed by the Association for Talent Development said they were unsure how to overcome staffing changes.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2025

IT leaders turn to upskilling to close looming skills gap

Artificial intelligence, data and cloud rank highest among in-demand skills, according to Revature data.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 11, 2025

Half of US workers say they’ve used AI to complete workplace training

Nearly half also said they multitask during training, speed up videos or click through questions without participating.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 4, 2025

Share your thoughts in our 2025 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

More than 2 in 3 workers at businesses not using AI think their companies are ‘dinosaurs’

Companies with an AI-ready workforce upskill at all levels of the workplace, i4cp found. 

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 31, 2025

Registered apprenticeships may help workers access living wages, study says

Apprenticeship programs run cooperatively by unions and employers saw comparatively higher completion rates, according to the white paper.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 28, 2025

How can a company ensure that its top executives continue to thrive?

Effective leaders never stop learning and growing — especially considering the fast-changing business landscape, write three experts.

By Sandy Torchia, Maureen Davenport and Pete Steinberg • Jan. 28, 2025

Keep leadership training specific to company needs, McLean advises

Studies show that a lack of communication skills and change readiness is keeping leaders from reaching their potential.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 21, 2025

What is getting in the way of AI training? Speed, one survey says.

Notably, the way workers engage with learning may also contribute to continued challenges in delivering L&D.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2025

Why mentorship matters

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

By Ratan Lal • Jan. 10, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers see minimal annual leave as a red flag

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on which artificial intelligence skills are growing in demand and which are not.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 9, 2025

How one government entity partners with the private sector to upskill today’s workers

The demands of tomorrow require an investment in the current workforce, writes Lindsay Greene, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp.

By Lindsay Greene • Jan. 7, 2025

Demand for AI-related skills skyrockets, though perhaps in unexpected ways

Rather than platform-specific skills, foundational AI knowledge appears increasingly popular, O’Reilly said.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 7, 2025

Employers turn to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps, reach new communities

Apprenticeships gained traction in 2024, opening more paths to the trades and providing needed skills development.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 3, 2025

USDA Forest Service, IWSI America to launch national apprenticeship program

The new forestry technician apprenticeship initiative is intended to address workforce gaps and create career paths for diverse communities.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024

California nixes degree requirements for 30K state jobs

The move is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s broader push to create better career pathways for residents, including those who don’t have college diplomas.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 18, 2024

7 top learning stories from 2024

The impact of artificial intelligence was one of the bigger storylines for L&D professionals, but it was far from the only one.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2024

Nearly half of managers say their company doesn’t develop future leaders

Companies report gaps in internal talent development, succession planning and leadership training.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 12, 2024

Workers fear their skills will be obsolete within the decade, report says

By providing training opportunities, employers can nurture the skills needed to compete in the new market, the Global Labor Market Conference study said.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 12, 2024

Why Canva checks skills passports, not degrees, to grow talent

Adopting a skills-based approach is “not necessarily going to be the easiest change, but it’s so worth it, and it pays off in dividends,” the company’s head of people experience said. 

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 10, 2024

Don’t just manage change—develop leaders who enable it

By empowering employees with the trust, skills, and mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment, leaders enable change by fostering a culture of readiness and resilience.

Dec. 9, 2024