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Deep DiveYou can fix internal skills gaps — but you have to find them first
When training shortcomings start affecting the bottom line, it's time to identify exactly where employees are missing the mark.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018 -
GNC focuses training on service and product knowledge
Employers hope knowledgeable employees can keep brick-and-mortar stores relevant.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018 -
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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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Effective training is more than just business — it's personal
When it comes to employee learning, one size does not fit all.
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Aspen Institute initiative seeks to address cybersecurity job training
The think tank has formed a panel to develop solutions for the industry, which has openings in the tens of thousands.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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HCI: The skills shortage is employers' top talent concern
75% of L&D providers believe realistic training environments are very important to the learning process, yet only half have the capacity to create them.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018 -
John Deere helps plant the seeds for STEM careers
High schoolers are working with mentors from John Deere and creating apps to learn about careers in IT.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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Kronos: Expect emerging tech, data and accessibility to take off in 2018
Efforts to improve engagement haven't yielded much improvement, Kronos says, but connecting the problem to other business challenges might help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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Austin, San Francisco and DC have the worst skills gaps
LinkedIn's latest Emerging Jobs Report also found that the fastest-growing roles require skills like data mining, sales and business development and relationship management.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Study: Old hiring strategies no longer work for most employers
Thanks to the skills shortage, CFOs are turning to improved development programs and better branding.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Cloud, statistical analysis experience top LinkedIn's most in-demand 'hard skills'
Analysts also reported a demand for soft skills such as leadership, collaboration and time management.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers
Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Before adopting new tech, plan for the learning curve
To ensure that workers use — and love — new tools, you'll need to carefully craft their learning experience.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
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Restaurants turn to VR and AR for training
The tech is becoming a soup-to-nuts training solution for the industry.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
In second try, Google pushes 'Glass Enterprise' into the workplace
Originally introduced in 2013, Google Glass fell flat in the marketplace. With its latest version, however, Google hopes to find success with workplace training.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Women, ethnic minorities more likely to find mentorship programs helpful
Study results from executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles also showed a significantly higher mentor program participation rate among minorities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018 -
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Tech companies go back to college, design their own courses for students
Be it out of frustration or foresight, top tech names like Microsoft and Linux are partnering with local colleges and taking a direct part in designing courses.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To face a changing business world, managers need better training
A new survey reveals 45% of new managers have never received any formal training.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Eye tracking comes to employee training
The tech could improve knowledge retention and workplace safety, experts say.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Papa John's employees say they weren't paid for training
In a statement, a law firm says it intends to investigate the employer's practices.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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Despite demand, few IT pros report cybersecurity expertise
As businesses struggle to protect their data, the demand for cybersecurity experts is only expected to increase.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Employers aren't the only ones shouldering blame for the skills gap
A higher share of survey respondents blamed academia than any other culprit, but nine in 10 said employers could do more to train workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017 -
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Learning tech trends to watch in 2018 and beyond
Christa Manning, vice president of solution provider research for Bersin by Deloitte, tells us what's working, what's not and what's next.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Multisensory learning may boost knowledge retention
The report seems to underscore what many instructional designers and trainers already know.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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Improving STEM diversity starts with early learning opportunities
Employers are working to increase diversity and bridge the skills gap long before the recruitment process begins.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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Agylia bets on social learning
The company has added features to its LMS and mobile apps to capitalize on the social learning trend.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017
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