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    Half of US workers say they’ve used AI to complete workplace training

    Nearly half also said they multitask during training, speed up videos or click through questions without participating.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Share your thoughts in our 2025 Identity of HR survey

    HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

    By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    More than 2 in 3 workers at businesses not using AI think their companies are ‘dinosaurs’

    Companies with an AI-ready workforce upskill at all levels of the workplace, i4cp found. 

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Registered apprenticeships may help workers access living wages, study says

    Apprenticeship programs run cooperatively by unions and employers saw comparatively higher completion rates, according to the white paper.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
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    Opinion

    How can a company ensure that its top executives continue to thrive?

    Effective leaders never stop learning and growing — especially considering the fast-changing business landscape, write three experts.

    By Sandy Torchia, Maureen Davenport and Pete Steinberg • Jan. 28, 2025
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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 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 Jan. 14, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why 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 Jan. 9, 2025
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    Opinion

    How 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
  • 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 Dec. 17, 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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    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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    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 Dec. 10, 2024
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    Don’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.

    Dec. 9, 2024
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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 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 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 Nov. 14, 2024