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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 -
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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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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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Why one startup just wants its millennial employees to move on
Formerly an outsourcer for corporate training, Jolt now positions itself as something CEO Roei Duetsch believes is more valuable.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Slack tackles machine learning in the workplace
As the company continues its quest to replace email, it plans to introduce some features that will predict processes users might want.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Wages are up for talent development specialists, ATD says
Salaries for professionals working in talent development are up to an average of $80,000-$89,000, according to data from the Association for Talent Development.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Biz Journals
Facing a talent shortage, craft beer industry partners with colleges
As the craft beer industry grows by leaps and bounds, it's taking some creative measures to maintain adequate staffing.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does your learning program offer rewards? Should it?
Rewards can breathe life into otherwise dull, repetitive tasks, but it's not just about handing out rewards for rewards' sake.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Report: Transgender community needs better workplace mentorship programs
Transgender workers not only face high unemployment rates but also deal with uncertainty in their current jobs. Mentorships can help.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 12, 2017 -
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Could tomorrow's leaders be coached by robots?
Leadership training has been moving out of classrooms for a while. But now, AI could step in as teachers.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 5, 2017 -
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Safety issues allegedly plague Tesla's training processes
A group of Tesla workers alleged a lack of training on dangerous chemical use at one plant, prompting an investigation.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 5, 2017 -
How one solar power partnership seeks to bridge the skills gap
Solar Works DC provides on-the-job training to youth while also supplying low income neighborhoods with solar power.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Deep DiveWant a fresh approach to learning? Let workers take it on the go
An even bigger demand for flexible training means that many employers are now turning to mobile accessibility.
By Tess Taylor • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In the race to respond to automation, apprenticeships may lead the way
How can employers address the need for reskilling on such a massive level?
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Manager buy-in key to learning initiatives, LinkedIn report says
The success of an employer's learning program depends on several factors, including whether managers are on board.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to identify and fix your organization's weakest links
It's possible to hire great candidates only to discover, months later, that their performance isn't up to par.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 29, 2017 -
With Google's help, Boston 'boot camp' aims to increase minority access to tech jobs
The program will include training on both front-end and back-end programming, along with other concepts employees need in today's tech workplaces.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 29, 2017 -
KFC's virtual reality training game teaches cooks 'The Hard Way'
VR is a more modern approach to training, for certain, and it comes with benefits that other styles don't offer.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 29, 2017 -
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Deep DiveAutomation can free up HR, but where do you draw the line?
Though HR professionals are glad to hand over time-consuming tasks to bots, true efficiency requires a human touch.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
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Starbucks connects deaf baristas, customers with new aprons
An employee reports that her relationship with customers has drastically improved now that they know she is deaf.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Opinion
Why your next hire should be an adaptable learner
Employers can start by shifting away from their traditional hiring model to focus more on people’s capabilities than on the hard skills they possess.
By Darren Shimkus • Aug. 22, 2017 -
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Commercial truckers walk away from training and get stuck with debt
Some training programs for aspiring truckers leave students on the hook for thousands of dollars without real job prospects.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Panda Restaurant Group serves up new language learning benefit
The parent of Panda Express will use an updated version of Rosetta Stone to deliver the voluntary benefit to its 30,000 employees.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Purdue University partners with Infosys to provide employee training
The university signed a five-year deal to provide professional development support.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 22, 2017
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