HR.com, Degreed announce HR certification e-learning partnership

A revamped certification portal from Degreed will allow users to test their expertise in 1,500 different skill sets.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017

The importance of training employees to bounce back

"Resilience training" can improve employees' health and help them cope with workplace stressors, the American Heart Association says.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017

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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

When it comes to training, timing is everything

"Just in time" learning may be the best way to ensure that employees retain information.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017

Google pledges $1B to fight the skills gap

With its resources and influence, Google is poised to make significant strides in upskilling the workforce.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why 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

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

Manager 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

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

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