Employers value a college degree but think students lack some skills, survey says

The research from AAC&U found most executives believe recent graduates are overall prepared for the workforce.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

Deloitte’s chief learning officer on speaking to 100 leaders in 100 days

Leaders said they wanted L&D to help them move from outputs to outcomes, CLO Anthony Stephan explained.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 28, 2023

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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

Workers say they want a skills-first approach, but employers struggle to make the shift

Integrating skills data into HR processes remains a key challenge, according to a report from EY and iMocha.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2023

Middle managers may be the secret weapon for talent development

The C-suite, however, is overlooking this cohort’s involvement in L&D, a report found.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 21, 2023

Workers point to L&D disparities between frontline, office employees

A majority of workers responding to a survey said they would stay at their company for another six years with better career support and training.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 20, 2023

Survey: Companies struggle to measure the value of training

Demonstrating ROI from employee development — and clearly defining that ROI — can be a major challenge, a D2L report showed.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 16, 2023

Is there significant potential for apprenticeships in the US market?

Apprenticeships remain outside the mainstream in the U.S., but broader adoption could open up a cohort of trained workers.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2023

Work experience, not college, prepared employees for jobs, study finds

Half of the employees surveyed said they wished they had known how to manage career progression prior to entering the workforce.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 14, 2023

To avoid talent shortages, emphasize skill development, Udemy says

Other reports have shown that while L&D is seeing more influence, actual efforts may be moving too slowly to catch up to workforce needs. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 7, 2023

Lowe’s commits $3M to skilled trades training

The grants will support training for in-demand, industry-specific skills in local communities that have historically lacked such programs.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 6, 2023

Want to hire refugees? Get serious about inclusive communication

At SHRM Inclusion 2023, an upskilling expert denounced the belief that language learning is “an insurmountable obstacle.”

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 1, 2023

Mid-career professionals, managers most at risk for generative AI disruption, Indeed says

Understanding who is most exposed to GenAI is important for employers as they make decisions on how they use the tech going forward, the hiring platform said.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 1, 2023

In push for workers, Minnesota ends degree requirements for most state jobs

Some state and local governments have pushed to build clear career pathing and better training opportunities, one expert previously told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 31, 2023

L&D could ease ‘AI skill threat’ for software developers, report says

Software teams with “high contest cultures,” where employees must prove their worth through aggressive competition, tend to have higher incidence of skill threat.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 24, 2023

Inside a new effort to vet credential providers

The Higher Learning Commission recently launched an initiative called the Credential Lab, which will implement an evaluation model for content providers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2023

Nondegree upskilling still hampered by lack of awareness

Of those not pursuing alternative paths, most said they would have considered them if they knew about them in the first place.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2023

Slack’s ‘Ranger Week’ of training could represent a growing trend

Organizations have begun to realize the need for a more targeted approach to build in-demand skills, a source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2023

‘Post-industrial economy’ requires investment in employee development, report says

An ongoing talent scarcity will force companies to focus on reskilling, retention and AI to fuel growth, according to The Josh Bersin Co.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2023

7 ways to strengthen leadership succession and development

Corporate boards are focusing more on leadership succession and development programs, yet rising leaders are in the dark about their own advancement pathways and opportunities. Learn how to close the knowledge gap.

By Fran Maxwell, Managing Director Global Lead, People Advisory and Organizational Change & Johnny Martinez, Director People Advisory and Organizational Change • Oct. 16, 2023

AI curiosity is an opportunity for employers to offer L&D, report says

While leaders are more likely to receive AI guidance, less than a third of nonmanagers receive guidance at all, the Adecco Group said in its report.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 10, 2023

AWS launches training institute to tackle the cloud skills gap

While the program is open to individuals, AWS expects interest from enterprises looking to upskill existing workforces. 

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 10, 2023

Internal mobility jumps when employers prioritize skill building, report says

Numerous career development options can help employees and build organizational resilience at the same time, LinkedIn says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 3, 2023

Soft skills vs. hard skills in upskilling – Bridging the disconnect between employer and employee priorities

HR execs can advance upskilling by closing the gap between worker and company skills needs.

By Dave Barnett, Chief Administrative Officer, DeVry University • Oct. 2, 2023

Employers see $7 ROI for every $1 spent on leadership programs, report says

Leadership development investment varies by industry, including the amount and who receives training and coaching.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 26, 2023

Speed of AI ubiquity has workers fudging resumes in ‘desperation’

Employees are enthusiastic about AI training, however, creating a potential development opportunity.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2023