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AI may diminish demand for high-wage skills like data analysis, research finds
In contrast, skills requiring human interaction and coordination will grow in importance and likely command higher salaries, according to a Stanford study.
By Laurel Kalser • July 15, 2025 -
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Are misperceptions about higher education’s cost causing adults to skip college?
Around three-fourths of adults say college is unaffordable, though most “significantly” overestimated the cost of attendance, a recent survey found.
By Danielle McLean • July 14, 2025 -
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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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Widening AI training gap ushers in ‘birth of a new digital divide,’ BambooHR says
Although most employees say they want to improve their AI-related skills, only about a third have received formal training from their employer, according to a new report.
By Carolyn Crist • July 11, 2025 -
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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 -
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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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SHRM25Finding 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 -
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Sponsored by Go14 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by Go15 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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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‘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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Identity of HR 2025In 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
