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Deep Dive
Reality check: The learning pro's primer on AR, VR tech
What exactly are these tools, and how can you make use of them in your workplace?
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 17, 2019 -
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Illinois commits $25M to diversify construction, building trades
Apprenticeships are growing in popularity as a solution to issues with both access and labor.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 17, 2019 -
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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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Michigan to join Cisco scholarship program for vets
The Cisco CyberVets Scholarship program at once recognizes the need for workers with tech skills and presents an opportunity for talent that is traditionally undervalued.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Visa launches dispute resolution certification to cope with industry demand
The move advances the promise Visa made to create training opportunities when it signed on to the White House's Pledge to America's Workers.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Van drivers use Ford VR training to steer clear of cyclists
Employers operating in industries that involve vehicle use may not be aware of how eager their workers are to use VR.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 10, 2019 -
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To solve the skills gap, employers need to think local
Some employers already have adopted a local focus for addressing the skills gap, partnering with schools and government organizations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2019 -
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Employee Initiative of the Year: Trilogy Education Services
To prepare employees for massive job change, training efforts will need successful models from which to build. That's where Trilogy stood out in 2019.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2019 -
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Largest US senior housing operator to pilot nursing assistant apprenticeship
Both private and public organizations are behind a massive expansion of the apprenticeship model in the U.S.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 3, 2019 -
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Amazon Web Services launches 'cloud concepts' courses
The need for workers with cloud-related skill sets follows a general pattern of demand for high-tech skills throughout the business world.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 3, 2019 -
ATD: Training spend rises as formal learning hours plateau
Employers are serious about learning initiatives as an investment, but some aren't hitting the mark just yet.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 3, 2019 -
ADP: In 2020, work will be team-based and personalized
More employers want to streamline people processes and erase silos, especially because a strong people organization is a business imperative.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2019 -
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Retailer evo launches 'XR' training before it triples headcount for Black Friday
Retailers like Walmart also have opted for VR and similar tech to train workers ahead of the holiday rush in recent years.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 26, 2019 -
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Walmart.org, Microsoft Philanthropies and nonprofit pledge $3M to tech education
The funding aims to expand the pipeline of women and people of color in technology careers.
By Katie Clarey • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Employers' focus on continuous learning is driving LMS demand
Employers are abandoning the old compliance model of training in favor of regular upskilling.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 26, 2019 -
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Deep DiveTo put more women at the top, L&D can play mentorship matchmaker
Learning and development professionals can create structured programs in which mentors and mentees are assigned to each other or small groups.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Qualtrics takes on the skills gap and recruiting with STEM day care
The offering is part of a larger expansion that will see the worksite double in size and add 1,000 tech jobs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019 -
LinkedIn: Workers who change jobs in house stay longer
The "build or buy" conundrum is at the center of talent acquisition today and LinkedIn data acknowledges the benefits of lateral moves.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2019 -
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Poll: Young adults favor experience over degrees for job prep
They also viewed bachelor's degrees and vocational training as equivalent in readying them for success at work.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 20, 2019 -
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Report: 1% of job seekers enrolling in training participate in apprenticeships
Employers may need to examine the efficacy of the pipelines leading into their apprenticeship programs to ensure robust participation rates.
By Katie Clarey • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Johnson & Johnson 'returnships' turn the unemployed into top candidates
It's a win-win: "We’re getting great hires ... and helping people get back to work," the program's director told HR Dive.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 19, 2019 -
IBM-backed project seeks to set standard for blockchain work credentials
The HR community has shown some interest in the technology, but experts have said a "dominant player" will be needed to spur adoption.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 19, 2019 -
AI will lead learning trends in 2020, Udemy predicts
Perhaps nothing has challenged employers like the digital skills gap, particularly AI and deeper tech knowledge.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 19, 2019 -
NJ DOL gives $3M in matching training grants to businesses
Training initiatives can run up a large bill from employers, but some experts have positioned L&D as an investment rather than an expense.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Dell prioritizes women, people of color in 10-year culture strategy
The company aims to have black and Hispanic workers make up 15% of its U.S. management team by 2030.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019 -
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Deep DiveWhy you can — and should — train workers to be curious, responsible
Behavioral skills are critical to individual performance, teamwork and leadership, experts say.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 12, 2019
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