Connections beat credentials, according to 70% of workers

Workers worry about reaching out because they don’t know who to contact, what to say or whether networking will actually help them.

By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2025

5 ways to simplify your L&D strategy and get your time back

L&D leaders are juggling too many platforms and providers. Here’s how consolidation can help.

June 16, 2025

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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

For revolving-door roles, prioritize attraction and onboarding, Indeed suggests

On the other hand, for low-mobility roles HR should prioritize internal development and retention strategies, the firm said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025

1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates

“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2025

Skills-first learning, hiring transforms talent pipelines, report shows

“North America’s learners are turning AI hype into measurable progress,” a Coursera leader said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025

‘Earn-and-learn’ programs such as apprenticeships benefit workers and employers, GAO says

Employers cited barriers such as administrative burden and cost, but some federal agencies have launched new initiatives to address these challenges.

By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025

Indeed partners with Udemy to bring upskilling to job seekers

The move is aimed at preparing workers to navigate the era of skills-based hiring.

By Carolyn Crist • June 9, 2025

More teens lean toward alternative postsecondary options

School counselors recognize stigma remains for these options but say it’s important that students understand available nondegree pathways.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 6, 2025

Job seekers say there’s a training gap — not a skills gap

Candidates said hiring managers need to be more realistic about qualifications and increase investments in L&D.

By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025

Virtual reality tools could help train employees who work with robots, study shows

In a digital environment, workers can practice complex tasks through an immersive experience, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025

HRCI, Deloitte partner on upskilling academy for HR professionals

CHROs and their teams can build technical skills and pursue leadership development, the companies said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025

Among those in skilled trades, high hopes for a renewed focus on apprenticeships

A push by the Trump administration to put more money into hands-on training is seen as a good start to addressing a long-standing, bipartisan concern: the persistent labor shortage in skilled trades. 

By Benton Graham • May 22, 2025

Home Depot is ‘laser focused’ on elevating customer service through associates

A localized training program and generative AI knowledge tools for workers are expected to boost the in-store experience, a company executive said.

By Bryan Wassel • May 21, 2025

In need of talent but with training deprioritized, HR pros are stuck in a catch-22

Training as a top priority dropped from 12% in 2024 to just 5% in 2025, those in the industry told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • May 20, 2025

Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns

Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 13, 2025

Walmart family plans university to expand STEM workforce

The institution will be housed at the company’s former headquarters and is expected to welcome 1,500 undergrads and 500 nondegree learners.

By Kate Tornone • May 12, 2025

Employers don’t understand workers’ generative AI training needs, report says

IT decision-makers said limited training budgets also hinder upskilling efforts.

By Kathryn Moody • May 6, 2025

L&D leaves too little budget for improving worker performance, study says

RedThread Research sorted front-line worker development into three domains: keeping the lights on, improving the work and planning for the future.

By Kathryn Moody • April 29, 2025

White House declares goal to reach 1M new apprentices per year

In an executive order, the administration castigated previous investments in higher education, stating that none have the incentives necessary “to meet workforce training needs.”

By Kathryn Moody • April 25, 2025

6 examples of how private and public institutions partner on upskilling

Collaborations between private-sector companies and the public sector offer models for building talent pipelines in a variety of ways.

By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2025

5 workplace challenges holding early career workers back

Employers that consider the onboarding and mentoring needs of new hires may be able to prevent engagement problems, studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • April 21, 2025

No, a vacation won’t fix it: Breaking down workplace burnout myths

A getaway won’t solve burnout. Discover real ways to tackle workplace burnout for good.

April 21, 2025

Michigan expands access to college and skills training for men

The education initiative supports Gov. Whitmer’s Sixty by 30 goal to increase the percentage of Michiganders with a degree or certificate to 60% by 2030.

By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2025

The most important skill for leaders? Delegation, DDI says.

But fewer than 1 in 5 company leaders can demonstrate that ability, the leadership consultancy said in a report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 15, 2025

JBM Packaging brings training program to Ohio prison

Second chance hiring has been key to JBM’s growth, especially in a challenging labor market, the company’s president and CEO said.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 14, 2025