Learning: Page 59
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Deep Dive
HR data is important, but it's not everything
Learning is not just for front-line employees. HR managers need to maintain core competencies to keep up with the changing business landscape.
By Kathryn Moody • May 23, 2017 -
Secretary Acosta pushes apprenticeship programs throughout the country
Apprenticeships are the center of Trump's plan to train a new generation of U.S. workers for industries that sorely need talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Leadership training isn't just for so-called 'natural born' leaders
The idea that some people are not suited for leadership positions may be a myth, an expert argues.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Participatory learning dramatically improves employee career development
An interview with Lootok's CEO Shawn Murphy reveals the importance of participatory learning in the workplace.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017 -
Will AI remove the human experience of 'learning by doing'?
Soon, repetitive tasks could be replaced by more artificial intelligence processes — but many young employees begin their training with such tasks.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017 -
How personalizing learning addresses employee needs
Learning is no longer a one-size-fits-all solution.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017 -
Apple shells out $200M for 'dark data' company, eyes machine learning improvements
"Dark data," a term for the unusable 70-80% of data created annually, could significantly improve the quality of virtual assistants that have been adopted by HR.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017 -
St. John's College
Study: 1 in 3 job applicants unqualified for entry-level positions
60% of employers in a study said college graduates should know more about a company and its industry when applying.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017 -
Study: HR departments are slow to use tech for functions beyond payroll
Only a quarter of employers use technology for benefits, education and communication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Silicon Valley benefits from new tech apprentices
As Silicon Valley fights for tech talent, more apprenticeship programs emerge to train adults without computer science degrees.
By Tess Taylor • May 9, 2017 -
UTC updates its continuing education program for today's working adult
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga has moved its continuing education programs away from student hobbies toward work-based skills training and certifications.
By Tess Taylor • May 9, 2017 -
Study shows half of company decision-makers don't value L&D
A new industry report shows that leaders and L&D still face a disconnect.
By Tess Taylor • May 9, 2017 -
Employee training or student loan payoff?
Nearly 40% of all employees will leave a job in a year.
By Tess Taylor • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Workforce training initiative seeks to turn dropouts into lifelong learners
McDonald's tackles employee career development by addressing low graduation rates.
By Tess Taylor • May 9, 2017 -
Half of millennials are interested in jobs a robot could do
All the more reason for employers to beef up their career development and learning initiatives.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 2017 -
Harvard research shows mindfulness training leads to better learning
Research shows that when employees practice mindfulness on a regular basis, they are better able to deal with the stressors of work.
By Tess Taylor • May 2, 2017 -
Want to provide effective career development? Actually talk to your workers
One Virginia company is moving away from the 'career ladder' model and toward a continuous, practical learning strategy.
By Tess Taylor • May 2, 2017 -
Better training programs may ease cybersecurity talent shortages
A projected 1.8 million qualified pros will be needed by the year 2022.
By Tess Taylor • May 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'Action learning on steroids' may be the key to leadership development
Achievement learning focuses on practice and experience so that learners see real results.
By Tess Taylor • May 2, 2017 -
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L&D observers note shift to 'BYOL'
According to Forrester, 47% of learners are taking part in the bring your own learning resources movement.
By Tess Taylor • May 2, 2017 -
Only one in four women have leadership prep talk with their managers, study says
Women could be left behind in easily automated service jobs as technology evolves and desire for STEM skills grows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2017 -
Manufacturers and K-12 students cooperate in new soft skills learning program
Georgia, Florida and Tennessee all have programs that allow students to explore and learn skills in industrial trades in an attempt to close the image gap.
By Tess Taylor • April 25, 2017 -
Self-directed learning works best for millennials and younger employees
Want millennials to stay loyal to your organization long after they've been hired? Studies suggest they should be able to control their own career development.
By Tess Taylor • April 25, 2017 -
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Job training program fast-tracks low-income employees to middle class in Texas
Adults who complete Project Quest end up earning nearly triple what they did in their former unskilled jobs.
By Tess Taylor • April 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New study indicates L&D still struggling to keep up with modern learning needs
High-performing organizations tend to diversify their training methods to meet demand.
By Tess Taylor • April 25, 2017
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