Employers learned a lot about L&D in 2018 — but what was the biggest takeaway?
"In today's economy, market forces are shifting so constantly, and technologies emerging so rapidly, that a learning culture is not just a nice-to-have, it's a necessity for survival," said Gabriella Kellerman, chief innovation officer at BetterUP, in an interview with HR Dive earlier this year.
Change might have been the only constant in a tech-driven, job seeker's talent market , but some employers adapted by renewing their commitment to L&D. To retain more employees and get ahead of ever-widening skills gaps, large companies made substantial investments — like Tyson Foods, which used VR to train workers, and Walmart, which completely overhauled its approach to upskilling its workforce. Considering the employee demand for upskilling, HR professionals sought to continuously update workers' knowledge of hard skills, innovate new ways to coach them in soft skills and design learning initiatives that align with their five-year career plans.
So, as HR professionals prepare to face these trends anew in 2019 — and as employees resolve to set new professional goals — we revisited our most popular learning and development stories from 2018.
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The top 10 training mistakes employers make — and how to avoid them
Training mistakes can do more than translate incorrect information; they can de-motivate staff, set employees up for failure and even put them at risk. Read More »
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8 behavioral science tips to boost employee learning
As employers come to grips with a constant need to upgrade skills, the science of learning is making its way into mainstream training for workers. Read More »
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Employers' top training priority for 2018? Soft skills
Research has shown that qualities like collaboration, leadership and communication are increasingly mission-critical in a business climate of change and disruption. Read More »
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Why more employers are helping workers map their career paths
In a business environment where upskilling is a necessity, it may be time to ask current employees: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Read More »
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How to measure the ROI of employee training
The cost of employee learning and upskilling is a significant line item in almost every company's budget, so it's important to be able to gauge the effectiveness of those efforts. Read More »
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Walmart's director of HR strategy talks overhauling employee development
The company revamped a development program, once in place more for "reputation" than for impact, to better prepare for the future of work, Ellie Bertani said. Read More »
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L&D in the age of 'Netflixation'
Three experts gauge how employee learning has changed as tech has taken over. Read More »
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How to spot employees with the most learning potential
Employers that fail to meet learning needs may drive top performers to greener pastures. Read More »
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Don't let managers sabotage the performance review process — even inadvertently
A lack of training can take performance reviews from occasionally stressful to outright disastrous. Read More »
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Tyson Foods reduces worker injuries, illnesses with VR safety training
Employee training in the food processing industry can be hard to get right, and employee health often rides on its effectiveness. Read More »
