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Keep leadership training specific to company needs, McLean advises
Studies show that a lack of communication skills and change readiness is keeping leaders from reaching their potential.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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What is getting in the way of AI training? Speed, one survey says.
Notably, the way workers engage with learning may also contribute to continued challenges in delivering L&D.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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OpinionWhy mentorship matters
Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.
By Ratan Lal • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Workers see minimal annual leave as a red flag
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on which artificial intelligence skills are growing in demand and which are not.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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OpinionHow one government entity partners with the private sector to upskill today’s workers
The demands of tomorrow require an investment in the current workforce, writes Lindsay Greene, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp.
By Lindsay Greene • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Demand for AI-related skills skyrockets, though perhaps in unexpected ways
Rather than platform-specific skills, foundational AI knowledge appears increasingly popular, O’Reilly said.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Employers turn to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps, reach new communities
Apprenticeships gained traction in 2024, opening more paths to the trades and providing needed skills development.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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USDA Forest Service, IWSI America to launch national apprenticeship program
The new forestry technician apprenticeship initiative is intended to address workforce gaps and create career paths for diverse communities.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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California nixes degree requirements for 30K state jobs
The move is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s broader push to create better career pathways for residents, including those who don’t have college diplomas.
By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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7 top learning stories from 2024
The impact of artificial intelligence was one of the bigger storylines for L&D professionals, but it was far from the only one.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Workers fear their skills will be obsolete within the decade, report says
By providing training opportunities, employers can nurture the skills needed to compete in the new market, the Global Labor Market Conference study said.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Nearly half of managers say their company doesn’t develop future leaders
Companies report gaps in internal talent development, succession planning and leadership training.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Why Canva checks skills passports, not degrees, to grow talent
Adopting a skills-based approach is “not necessarily going to be the easiest change, but it’s so worth it, and it pays off in dividends,” the company’s head of people experience said.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenDon’t just manage change—develop leaders who enable it
By empowering employees with the trust, skills, and mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment, leaders enable change by fostering a culture of readiness and resilience.
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DOL kills apprenticeship rule aimed to raise labor standards, increase DEI
Lawmakers and business groups objected to the burden the rule might place on small businesses and expressed concerns regarding its diversity proposals.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Effective L&D strategies focus on the future rather than now, advisory firm says
L&D will be critical to provide career development opportunities, avoid skills gaps and boost performance, McLean & Co. said.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Students with disabilities learn real-world job skills in Brooklyn high school’s sewing lab
The lab goes beyond stitching to impart students with soft skills like teamwork and time management.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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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.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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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
