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DOL pushes forward with apprenticeship initiative
The Trump administration continues to push its apprenticeship task force despite earlier committee drop-outs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Apple's Wozniak opens institute to close STEM skills gap
"Woz U" aims to be a global higher ed institute for future tech workers and the businesses that need them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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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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A millennial mentor? It's more likely than you think
Millennials are mentoring older executives on the fine points of what young people want out of their workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Randstad: One-third of U.S. workers did nothing to upskill in the past year
Although 80% of workers feel upskilling is their responsibility, neither they nor their employers are acting on development opportunities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Opinion
For a competitive edge, train your IT professionals on business initiatives
Today’s IT professionals are in the perfect position to help guide their organizations and advise the C-suite on the evolving tech landscape, one expert says.
By Drew Cather • Oct. 10, 2017 -
EEOC offers employees a lesson in civility
New training aimed at preventing discrimination and harassment is available for both managers and other workers. But some worry it will infringe on workers' NLRA rights.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Emerson creates interactive plant environment to better train employees
In addition to a classroom experience, trainees will be able to put on protective gear and visit a real plant to apply their knowledge.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Oregon high schools partner with local employers to transmit tech skills
Elevate Lane County shares a mission with other high school partnerships across the country: closing STEM talent gaps.
By Riia O’Donnell and Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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When hiring salespeople, look for candidates with 'grit'
A new study recommends that employers look beyond the traditional skills associated with sales and focus on attributes like grit, rigor and teamwork.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Opinion
5 technologies that are transforming corporate learning
Forward-thinking companies are beginning to reconsider their approach to identifying and developing in-house talent.
By Paxton Riter • Oct. 3, 2017 -
IBM's digital badges allow workers to demonstrate new skills
Badges can help employers identify abilities and provide context for an employee's skills beyond the resume.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
To learn about their product, Jeep workers go off-road
In an effort to boost employee enthusiasm following a round of layoffs — and instill an understanding of the product — workers are getting a turn in the new Wrangler.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Lack of formal employee training to blame for some DC Metro failures
A recent report highlights the need for documented, formal training in the workplace, in addition to metrics for measuring the training's effectiveness.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
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Deep DiveWhy performance evaluations matter for hourly workers
Perhaps because of the high turnover within the minimum wage community, hourly employees are often overlooked when it comes to development.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs
Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Up in smoke: Marijuana workers need further training as more states legalize
Employee training in the growing industry of legal cannabis can't seem to keep up with demand.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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New research reveals need for coaching in professional development
Organizations that have strong coaching cultures report that 61% of their employees are highly engaged.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab implements mentorships, virtual classrooms
The agency hopes that the new measures will provide the right balance between structure and flexibility in employee learning.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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Deep DiveManager buy-in is critical to learning, but how do you get it?
How can organizations ensure that they are sending the right message from the C-suite?
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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Financial illiteracy is hurting worker savings — but employers can step in
Providing workers with financial training can help minimize their stress and raise productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017 -
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Korn Ferry: Only 27% of employers ready to reskill workers for future tech jobs
Will employers lag behind as automation, IoT and other tech advance?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From ADA compliance to universal design: Creating accessible training
As technology evolves, employers are presented with both new challenges and new opportunities in learning design.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Do employees' experiences with virtual reality training match their actual jobs?
Employers who use VR for training are seeing various benefits, but problems can arise if it doesn't accurately depict the employee experience.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Ahead of holidays, retail and hospitality execs admit need for on-demand training help
More than half of employers in the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries have an on-demand learning system in place, but many need improvement, according to a BPR report.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Employees go above and beyond when inspired by company culture
When employees go beyond the call of duty, their work experience is more meaningful and their organizations operate more effectively.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 2017
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