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Gen Z workers want to pursue skilled trades but face barriers
Training programs can’t keep up with demand, which may signal a need for employer investments, Dewalt says.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Leaders need strong communication skills — but many don’t have them, survey says
Many reports point to the impact managers have on company culture and employee retention, but not all is well for the front-line leadership corps.
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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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Photoroom’s CEO says training workers on salary negotiation pays off
The training goes a long way toward pay equity because it helps level the playing field for workers, Photoroom’s CEO and co-founder said.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Executives and workers alike say entry-level workers seem unprepared
Although leaders say workers don’t have enough training to be hired, employers also don’t appear to offer adequate training, General Assembly reported.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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AI adoption among workers has slowed, especially in the US, Slack says
Many workers feel uncomfortable admitting AI use to their managers, and most lack training in the workplace, the report found.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Utah Supreme Court proposes apprenticeship path for law graduates
The trend is in keeping with a larger workforce-wide push toward skills-based hiring.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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OpinionMy career success started with an apprenticeship
New Jersey ironworker and business leader Joseph Merlino says that young people need more paths to the trades.
By Joseph N. Merlino • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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To get the most of AI, redefine productivity in terms of innovation, knowledge, Accenture says
Organizations should take the lead from productivity achievers, who invest in strategies that empower — not replace — their workforce, the firm’s research found.
By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Election 2024Harris vows to nix ‘unnecessary degree requirements’ for federal jobs on Day 1
Both the vice president and former President Donald Trump have expressed support for alternatives to college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Career growth may not be a cure-all for front-line employee unhappiness
Many front-line employees told Axonify their top measure of success is accomplishing all of the day’s tasks — pointing to a need for better staffing.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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EY firings highlight multitasking, professional training woes
The online training scandal comes about two years after the Securities and Exchange Commission fined EY $100 million for cheating by its auditors on ethics exams.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Through education partnerships, Johnson Controls looks to get its ‘fair share’ of technical talent
Johnson Controls Academy is accelerating employee onboarding as its Community College Partnership Program boosts technician training nationwide.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Chipotle’s latest automation tool to help with hiring and recruitment
Paradox, a conversational AI system, will manage administrative tasks and is expected to reduce the time to hire by 75%.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Gen Z workers are turning to side hustles to build career skills
Workers want to prepare for the future while also reducing their financial pressure, Quicken said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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6 stories on mentorship and why it matters for engagement
Experts and studies alike have emphasized the importance of mentorship in retention and in building a strong company culture.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Manager development a top priority for HR in 2025, Gartner says
Many HR leaders surveyed said their leaders are “not equipped to lead change.”
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Flexibility in manufacturing: Leveraging talents for skills-based hiring
Volvo and Carlisle Cos. are among the manufacturers leaning into more flexible shift work and part-time roles to recruit and retain workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Employers must prepare workers for AI-driven future of work, report says
AI-based tools may improve efficiency, but many workers still need training as well as support around job security concerns, Adecco said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet
Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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How CIOs are reskilling their workforce
A learning culture can help tech executives promote continuous training opportunities, especially as organizations embed AI across key processes.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Sponsored by OverDrive3 ways to improve employee sentiment by adding autonomy to L&D
Increase employee engagement through the power of learning & development.
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Sponsored by DDI4 steps to generate excitement when setting up your leadership development program
Cut through the noise, generate excitement and engagement among potential learners and get key players aligned and on board.
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Managers need training. Here are 5 stories on why — and what it looks like.
It’s common, particularly in certain fields, to promote employees due to their technical prowess, but they may not have the people skills for management.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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ColumnColorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades
Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 7, 2024
