Walmart to introduce its own returnship program

The program will help those ready to re-enter the workforce after a break for caregiving that took their career off track.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 29, 2018

Majority of employees say peer collaboration helps improve their productivity

Many employees said they'd share critical knowledge with co-workers in any type of formal learning system, but this sharing tendency decreases as tenure increases.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 29, 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

How the right training program could prevent your next data breach

A great cybersecurity learning strategy raises awareness, but it also gives employees tools to recognize and report risks.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 29, 2018

Tomorrow's labor market will favor high-end technological skills

Demand for competencies like programming may grow at a rate of 55% through 2030, while demand for leadership and managerial skills will see more modest growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2018

Most employees update their passwords but lack formal cybersecurity training

Among full-time workers in a survey who had received security training, 52% said the training occurs only once per year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018

Starbucks shares a preview of its anti-bias training curriculum

The decision could lead to more conversations about inclusion, especially as employment experts continue to debate whether unconscious bias can actually be eliminated through training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018

Chick-fil-A ups funding for employee scholarship program

Employers are increasingly using tuition benefits not only to attract employees but also upskill workers who may remain loyal team members.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 22, 2018

How to know whether — and when — your workforce is ready for AR

Your employees may be more ready than you think, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 22, 2018

L&D is 'mission-critical' but needs more innovation, report finds

While senior managers reported high levels of support for L&D from the C-suite, those closer to the front line were more skeptical.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 22, 2018

Among millennials, women more excited about the cybersecurity field than men

Enthusiasm among women is good news for CISOs and CIOs, but a lack of cybersecurity education in schools continues to plague recruiting efforts.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 15, 2018

Nordstrom, Starbucks incidents highlight retail's bias problem

The events crystallize the greater industry problem: There is no standard when it comes to unconscious bias training and company culture.

By Corinne Ruff • May 15, 2018

Learning pros say they're optimistic about the field's future

In a recent survey, almost three-quarters of L&D professionals said they believe jobs in the training industry will be stable for the next five years. 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 15, 2018

Walmart, Google award $5M to orgs testing reskilling solutions

An estimated one-third of Americans will need to reskill by 2030, and Walmart and Google say no one organization can prepare the nation for this change.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 15, 2018

The new role of the L&D professional: Curator

Today's L&D professional has to inspire lifelong learning and curiosity to maintain growth — and that requires managing the myriad of learning options available.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 15, 2018

Training is 'investment number one' for modern organizations, business guru says

Author Tom Peters believes technological change will force businesses to hire and train for soft skills to distinguish themselves from competitors.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 8, 2018

Unconscious bias training can only take you so far

Training can change behaviors, even if it doesn't always change minds. But it must be accompanied by good policies and an inclusive culture.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 8, 2018

As employers focus on wellness, some implement 'mental health first aid' training

The training may be yet another way employers can create a culture of wellness and get employees to take advantage of available benefits.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 8, 2018

Lack of training on new customer tech frustrates fast-food workers, report finds

The technology that was supposed to help fast-food workers do their jobs may be leading to turnover.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 8, 2018

NYC to fund anti-bias training for educators

To reduce unconscious bias in the school system, the city has pledged $23 million to train teachers on culturally responsive practices. 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 1, 2018

How to design compliance training that resonates with employees

Teaching — and measuring — ethical decision-making is more important than ever, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 1, 2018

Marijuana training programs may offer a roadmap for emerging trades

The industry could easily represent the future of training for trade skills, if state boards see success in their attempts to prepare a workforce essentially from scratch.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 1, 2018

As the future of work looms, more universities offer life-long learning programs

Alumni of the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, for example, have access to tuition-free learning to help them remain competitive in a changing job market.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 1, 2018

Amazon pays workers to study aircraft mechanics, nursing

"We fund education in areas that are in high demand and do so regardless of whether those skills are relevant to a career at Amazon," CEO Jeff Bezos said in a letter to shareholders.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 24, 2018

Less than 30% of companies have a training plan in place to address organizational change

The majority of L&D pros, on the other hand, both acknowledge a constant state of change and expect to introduce diverse forms of learning content in 2018.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 24, 2018

Upskilling your way out of the skills gap: A Q&A with a ManpowerGroup exec

Training is a must for employers that want to remain competitive in the current labor market — but it's not the one and only answer to solving the skills gap, says Becky Frankiewicz, President of ManpowerGroup North America.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 24, 2018