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Deep Dive
More companies opt for outside training to close the skills gap
A LinkedIn report says 71% of learning experts believe that partnering with external training providers is the best way to get in front of the skills gap.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Want employees to learn new things? Just have fun, study suggests
Employers shouldn't be afraid to approach learning topics with humor, when appropriate.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Trendline
Top 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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Identifying and engaging high potential employees is key to development
Only around 15% of employers believe that they have enough employees available for succession planning efforts.
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Learning tech industry topped the $7B mark in 2016, and most dollars went to mobile
It was a milestone year for the industry, though the U.S. and China claimed most of the spoils.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Is formal workplace training becoming less relevant?
One expert explains why traditional corporate training methods need a serious overhaul.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How automation will impact employee training and company leadership
A new workforce survey examines the impending digitization of the workplace and how leaders can prepare now for impending change.
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Poaching AI talent could hurt the future of learning
As more AI graduates choose to work in the private sector, experts worry that there won't be adequate professors to teach future generations.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Sponsored by SumTotal
The year ahead will rock: Here's why you should be optimistic
As an industry, we’re driving towards the transformation of HR and creating a real opportunity for forward-thinking leaders to reimagine people priorities in 2017.
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Training-to-work programs make way for competency based employee learning
One report explains why traditional work training programs are quickly becoming obsolete.
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New report claims corporate training market to grow nearly 10% by 2020
Research and Markets reveals the top 4 learning and development platforms and where the most growth is occurring.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The top in-demand workforce skills for 2017
HR Dive spoke with LinkedIn's Blair Decembrele about 2017's in-demand skills and how employers can leverage technology to develop those skills.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 10, 2017 -
GE sets its sights on recruiting Boston high school grads
The legacy company hopes to solve some of its recruitment challenges by teaching high school students STEM concepts.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Wal-Mart reduces OSHA claims by nearly half using bite-size mobile training content
Small snippets of video content are catering to a growing employee market of limited attention spans.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Sponsored by Peerspace
Why you should prioritize employee experience in 2017
More companies are focusing on employee experience (EX) when designing the physical, cultural, and technological work environment.
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The reality of engaging millennials in corporate learning
For example, one expert advises that millennials want insight from real sources and have no preference for celebrity voices.
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'As seen on TV' doesn't cut it for employee feedback
Negative feedback isn't as unwanted as fictional offices like Dunder Mifflin make it seem.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Responsive leadership and quality work must go hand in hand
Speed and reaction time matters but if quality is sacrificed, leadership training suffers down the line.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Compliance training takes center stage as companies face greater regulations in 2017
Some experts are calling 2017 the "Year of Regulations," forcing many companies to evaluate their L&D strategies.
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Creating a culture of learning means not skipping out on business goals
ATD weighs in on the factors that produce better employee performance while maintaining a real-world focus.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Chatbots, aiming to improve productivity, still in learning stages
Chatbots can streamline work and save money, experts say, but many are still creating more errors than assistance.
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New cross-platform technologies boost disabled employees' performance
Tools like Window-Eyes and ZoomTech could also simplify ADA compliance.
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Millennials may be opting for blue collar careers instead of college
Of the 11 fastest growing occupations, all but three require less than a Bachelor's degree.
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How the right LMS can impact employee engagement
Viewing training as a two-way supportive environment can maintain higher levels of employee engagement.
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Study: Excel is most in demand software skill for Indeed job posts
Novel Aspect's research also revealed which software skills correlate with higher pay. Experience with Amazon's DynamoDB could net you a $140,000 salary.
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87% of employees say learning must be accessible anytime, anywhere
A new Axonify Inc. study also indicates that 90% of employees think it's important for training to be easy to access and quick to complete.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 20, 2016