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Vasyl Dolmatov
DevOps requires upskilling, but not enough employers are offering it
The field is a strong example of how the talent shortage challenges the hunt for specialized skills and pushes skill development in-house.
By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2020 -
Wake Forest, Kaplan partner on financial services certifications
The offering aims to support the growing financial services and fintech sectors, the pair said.
By Kate Tornone • March 10, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Deep DiveDisruption is coming. Is L&D ready for the 2020s?
Whatever changes are in store for tomorrow’s workers, experts agree that employers can act now — perhaps by one-upping one another to provide the best experience.
By Ryan Golden • March 9, 2020 -
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Certifications remain relevant in cybersecurity hiring
As some employers move away from degree and certification prerequisites, others cling tightly to such job requirements.
By Kate Tornone • March 3, 2020 -
Advancements in training help brick-and-mortar retail evolve
Retail jobs are beginning to look more like "knowledge work," from the benefits to the increased emphasis on onboarding and training.
By Aman Kidwai • March 3, 2020 -
New York awards $3M in training grants
"The state's workforce must adapt in order to take advantage of the rapidly changing economy," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
By Katie Clarey • March 2, 2020 -
Interest in machine learning and AI up, though slowing, one platform reports
As such technologies revolutionize the workplace, organizations’ learning and development efforts gain importance.
By Katie Clarey • Feb. 25, 2020 -
InStride partners with CUNY, Smart Horizons for employee education
The moves appear to be part of a larger trend, with education benefits having a moment in the employment space.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Financial services returnship program aims to train 'tomorrow's leaders'
Returnship programs function like full-time paid internships for adults returning to work.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Leadership training, communication are top skill courses, Cornerstone finds
Soft skills are in demand, and they don't come cheap for employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Feb. 25, 2020 -
L&D in M&A: It starts with an honest culture assessment
Cultural alignment is always a work in progress, one expert says; it's not "a 'set it and forget it' type of action."
By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Sponsored by Udemy for Business6 skills to prepare your Gen Z employees for success at work
Gen Z employees are moving up the ranks, and L&D teams can benefit from understanding their unique needs in order to prepare your workforce to be the next generation of leaders.
By Melissa Suzuno, HR and L&D insights writer, Udemy for Business • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Upskilling search engine connects Texans with training opportunities
Employers' ability to survive the digital disruption will depend on their willingness to upskill workers, a previous report revealed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 19, 2020 -
JPMorgan Chase invests $75M to prepare youth for money-making careers
"[B]usinesses, government and communities must work together to prepare young people for the future of work," a company spokesperson said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Jack Hooker, Televerde
'They outperformed everyone': How training can transform an incarcerated workforce
The benefits of Televerde's program may extend to many parties, including its clients, program participants, their children and even the state.
By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 18, 2020 -
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Randstad RiseSmart's new platform to train employees in more than 80 countries
Employers are opting to modernize their programs to improve the agility of their organizations — even if they are spread across the world.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Relaxing academic requirements, upskilling could open the door for STEM talent
Aside from recruiting hurdles, workers also struggle to develop STEM skills due to a lack of opportunity.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2020 -
(From left to right): Demika Alston, Laura Vazquez, Priyanka Sharma, and Dr. Bitnara Jasmine Park participate in a panel discussion Feb. 5, 2020. / National Skills Coalition
Millions of US workers have 'limited or no digital skills'
National Skills Coalition hosted a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to address digital gaps — and to explain why they're so pervasive.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 11, 2020 -
New Jersey $2M grants will allow apprentices to earn college credits
State and local governments' incentives for registered apprenticeships range from tuition reimbursement to tax credits for employers.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2020 -
NYC, Flatiron School to train 75 city residents in software engineering
Experts say such partnerships will be necessary for employers and employees to remain competitive in the future.
By Kate Tornone • Feb. 11, 2020 -
State skills coalitions to focus on apprenticeship, upskilling policy in 2020
Given the magnitude of the skills gap problem, institutions including the government, businesses, schools and nonprofits are pushing to solve it.
By Katie Clarey • Feb. 4, 2020 -
Coaching to become talent development mainstay, study suggests
Calls for a more personalized learning experience, particularly from younger generations, have become a fixture in the L&D space.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2020 -
AI-powered L&D is a revenue generator, report says
Data on training front-line employees uncovers valuable key performance indicators.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 4, 2020 -
How can employers avoid the 'hidden tax' of obsolete skills?
Observers agree on one key point: training must appeal to workers' desire to learn.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2020 -
Researchers to test whether 'mindfulness' training improves safety
A professor said the project aims to make mindfulness work for workers, who may see it as something akin to a yoga class.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2020
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