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Papa John's to offer free degrees to corporate employees
The Dough & Degrees program will cover tuition costs for undergraduate and graduate degrees through Purdue Global’s online platform.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 19, 2019 -
HR looks to partnerships to survive digital transformation
Leading digital business providers include Cognizant, DXC and HCL, according an Information Services Group report.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 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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Energy sector may face impending 'talent emergency'
Part of the answer may lie in renewable energy, according to a new report, as the area continues to attract an outsized number of candidates.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 2019 -
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How to prepare employees to work in a global workforce
Time zones won't be the only difference employees encounter. But thoughtful training can ensure a harmonious work experience.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Report: Guerrilla tactics could help small businesses in the war for talent
Rethinking job descriptions and interviews could help lesser-known businesses compete with major companies for talent.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Penn Foster targets 'middle-skill' employee training with acquisition
The online learning provider wants to provide training opportunities to those who have not historically had access to them, CEO Frank Britt told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Motherhood provides a leadership boost, but penalties remain
Respondents to a recent survey said they believe women with children are the best listeners and multi-taskers.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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Accenture says it retrained 300K workers in 4 years
The program cost an estimated $1 billion annually and focused on skills that workers could implement within six months of training.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Workplace bullying, sexual harassment addressed in new NAVEX training
Such programs help create a safe work environment and can empower employees and bystanders to report inappropriate behavior.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019 -
SHRM asks for skills gap relief ahead of State of the Union
"America's skills gap crisis is one of the greatest threats to our nation's long-term economic prosperity," SHRM CEO and president Johnny Taylor said.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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IBM introduces new data scientist certification program
Certification programs are aiming to provide workers with the training needed to close the digital skills gap — and future-proof companies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2019 -
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Automation prompting employers to hire more human workers
The focus on robots eliminating jobs distracts from the real issue, a ManpowerGroup executive said.
By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Starbucks gets high marks for equity efforts, but work remains, report says
Eliminating bias in the workplace is a continuous process that goes beyond a one-time diversity training session.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Professionals in creative and marketing fields want growth
Only 41% of respondents rated their company's training resources and opportunities as good or excellent.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Report: Workforce 'on-ramp' programs slow to grow reach
According to the Strada Institute for the Future of Work, 32 million adults lack jobs or the skills and resources needed to find gainful employment.
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Walmart gamifies store associate training with Spark City
The app, which already has more than 104,000 downloads, puts the player in charge of a dry goods department.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 29, 2019 -
The 'pioneer mentality' of Las Vegas must include workers, study finds
The majority of workers in Las Vegas are in the hospitality or gaming industries in jobs that are easily automated — meaning training is necessary.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 29, 2019 -
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Deep DiveThe workforce is getting older. Does L&D need to adjust?
A culture of learning can emphasize that at every level and every stage of employment, there is growth and development to be had.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Cost to train 1.4M displaced US workers could exceed $34B
Neither public- nor private-sector entities will be able to upskill all at-risk workers due to costs outweighing economic returns.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2019 -
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One-third of US, UK workers not confident in their skills, survey finds
More than half said they have a co-worker who isn't qualified to perform the work he or she is assigned either, according to the Docebo survey.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Dems propose bill to subsidize training programs
The ELEVATE Act would fund programs that focus on people whose job prospects are hindered by factors like prior criminal records and homelessness.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019 -
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Indiana launches career coaching initiative
The project will partner stakeholders for upskilling and leadership development opportunities.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019 -
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Deep DiveShould L&D be a brand element?
"Employer branding" has long been a buzzword in recruiting, and experts say it's time for L&D to get in on the action.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Pennsylvania nonprofit pairs schools, businesses to keep talent local
Employers are spending more on training programming, but many are finding they can't do it alone.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Sponsored by WorkHumanThere's nothing like WorkHuman
WorkHuman aims to educate, challenge, and inspire attendees to create an inclusive, human workplace. Hear from a thought leader who’s attended every single WorkHuman and her reasons why.
By Laurie Ruettimann • Jan. 22, 2019
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