To 'future proof' its workforce, PwC trains workers on blockchain, drones

The company is shifting 1,000 employees away from their daily duties to prepare for tomorrow's demands.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 4, 2018

Why one exec plays favorites when it comes to employee development

Employers traditionally put more effort toward policing the 80% of employees who aren't performing than encouraging the 20% who are, says Katie Burch, an architect and firm co-founder.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 4, 2018

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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

Skills gap stalls construction industry growth, report says

In search of more sustainable, effective solutions, employers in construction and other worker-hungry industries have looked deep within and far outside of themselves.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 4, 2018

New York releases draft of sexual harassment training

Employers whose workers are still saying #MeToo may want to take note.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 4, 2018

MGM offers free degree path for employees

The degree benefit, along with tuition and student loan assistance, is fast becoming a must-have for competitive employers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 28, 2018

How to launch an apprenticeship program

Apprenticeships are popping up everywhere, from information technology to fast food, and for good reason. But how do you get started?

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 28, 2018

Gap Inc. to expand job training program for underserved teens, young adults

The company expects to hire 5% of its entry-level store staff from the pool of This Way Ahead graduates by 2025.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 28, 2018

Disney to offer free education program to its hourly workers

The program will pay 100% of tuition in advance as well as reimburse learners' application fees and any required materials and books.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 28, 2018

From antiquated to automated: How tech is reshaping performance management

Employers have many options for performance management today, but experts say they must be selected and implemented thoughtfully.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 27, 2018

Chipotle vows to retrain workers following gastrointestinal illness outbreak

The outbreak demonstrates the need for continuous training, especially in the restaurant industry where turnover rates can be high.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2018

Bias training aims to improve teacher effectiveness — and retention rates

In an industry with a serious retention problem, there may be no better defense to turnover than ensuring new employees are set up for success.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2018

Don't let managers sabotage the performance review process — even inadvertently

A lack of training can take performance reviews from occasionally stressful to outright disastrous. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2018

How Mercedes-Benz uses augmented reality to train employees of all types

Another car maker has turned to augmented reality to train workers; it also found uses for the tech in marketing.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2018

How L&D can provide the one thing new managers need

All new employees require the support of HR in the onboarding process, but it's especially critical for busy managerial staff.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2018

Why one senior center sent employees for hospitality training

Employers are realizing that consistent, positive client interactions can make or break a business, and many are using creative methods to get there.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2018

DOL announces $100M to train workers displaced by automation, economic stagnation

The funding will help workers become competitive for high-demand employment opportunities, the agency said.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 14, 2018

LinkedIn Learning adds Estée Lauder to list of corporate partners

Estée Lauder said its top LinkedIn Learning users, who individually clock between 40 and 100 hours worth of content, favor "digital-first focused learnings."

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 14, 2018

How Walmart rebranded development as an employee benefit

Learning is no longer optional; it's a must-have component of the employee value proposition.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 14, 2018

San Francisco proposal would require cannabis companies to hire apprenticeship grads

The CityGrow program is aimed at training disadvantaged workers, but employers say they can't handle another mandate.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 14, 2018

Building workplace trust that leads to company growth

Growth opportunities are the new backbone of benefits in today’s labor market — especially for millennials looking to grow their careers, writes Emily Foote, vice president of customer engagement at Bridge.

By Emily Foote • Aug. 9, 2018

English-only workplace rules: both discriminatory and disengaging?

Employers are increasingly finding themselves in the news or in court defending English-only policies. Do these rules ever have a place at work?

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 9, 2018

Guild Education raises $40M to educate employees

Millennials, in particular, want to see opportunities for growth when searching for a company to join or determining whether or not to stay where they are.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 7, 2018

Ready, set, skate: Sonic adds a dash of competition to employee training

With the Dr Pepper Sonic Games, the fast food chain's employees participate in a nine-month, nationwide competition that aims to boost engagement in a fun way.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 7, 2018

Education Design Lab and Credly partner to boost credentialing

The collaboration aims to offer digital credentials to underserved communities in 13 locations in the U.S. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 7, 2018

Facebook brings digital skills training to small businesses, nonprofits

Expanding its partnership with the National Urban League, Facebook moves forward with its plan to train 1 million by 2020. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 7, 2018