EEOC: Workers with vision impairments couldn’t access education company’s training

As a result, employees used their personal time to complete required training by asking a sighted person or manager to help them, EEOC said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 8, 2025

Skill development opportunities influence job choices, survey shows

“Employers who invest in training and development will be best positioned to attract and retain top talent in this evolving landscape,” an Aerotek leader said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 8, 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

Finding time for innovation is key to worker retention, SHRM speaker says

One expert recommends HR leaders find time to be creative, even if it means turning to a coloring book.

By Ginger Christ • July 8, 2025

4 steps to measure L&D impact for your executive team

Discover how to link training to real outcomes, prove ROI with clear signals, and make a compelling case for learning investment to your Leadership Team.

By Go1 • July 7, 2025

New hire cohorts may be a retention boon — or a bust, if not managed properly

Grouping employees who join the organization simultaneously can be a powerful tool. But it's on employers to make the arrangement work in the long term.

By Jen A. Miller • July 1, 2025

ChatGPT harms ‘diversity of thought’ during brainstorms, study finds

Among brainstorming participants using ChatGPT in an experiment, nearly all generated ideas with overlapping concepts and several independently used the same name for their concept.

By Laurel Kalser • June 26, 2025

HR pros are turning their focus toward internal talent capabilities, DDI says

Most HR leaders said they anticipate their organization needing to develop new leadership skills and capabilities during the next five years.

By Carolyn Crist • June 25, 2025

Layoff survivors say a lack of retraining has led to pricey mistakes

Employees who remain are often left to pick up the pieces with little to no support or training, a new survey finds.

By Carolyn Crist • June 24, 2025

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

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