Workers say they don’t have access to promotions, training

More than three-quarters of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions, according to an eLearning Industry report.

By Kathryn Moody • June 20, 2023

Jobs for the Future aims for ‘quality jobs’ for 75 million people

Employer L&D programs can play a major role in employee economic advancement, the organization said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2023

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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

Virginia to eliminate degree requirements for most state jobs

State movement on the issue reflects ongoing private sector interest in reducing reliance on four-year degrees for hiring purposes.

By Kathryn Moody • June 6, 2023

Disability Management Employer Coalition names new CEO

Bryon Bass stepped into the new role June 1. Current CEO Terri Rhodes will assist in the transition through December.

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2023

Effective L&D requires ‘executive-style’ training for all employees, CEO says

One of the most effective ways to attract and keep talent is to provide them with L&D opportunities that are relevant to their skill-building needs, surveys repeatedly find.

By Laurel Kalser • June 1, 2023

Learning and development programs face major budget challenges

However, training also appears to have a positive impact on revenue, various studies have shown.

By Carolyn Crist • May 23, 2023

Managers need better training, report says

Some fields, especially IT, tend to promote employees based on technical expertise, but that can leave new managers unprepared to lead.

By Carolyn Crist • May 23, 2023

3 L&D pros on how the Digital Equity Act and bills like it champion upskilling

The National Skills Coalition summit panelists pointed to federal L&D bills' abilities to make the workforce more inclusive of marginalized talent.

By Caroline Colvin • May 16, 2023

Google announces new cybersecurity certificate program

Cyber risks are growing, while workers are still notoriously hard to find, the company said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 10, 2023

How digital upskilling brings more talent of color into pipelines

During the National Skills Coalition’s summit, three labor advocates explained why investment in basic digital skills is key to building a talent pool.

By Caroline Colvin • May 9, 2023

An intern program can pay dividends — if done correctly

Internships are an excellent way to boost your organization’s reputation among future job seekers and prescreen viable candidates for future openings, writes Mariel Smith of Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

By Mariel Smith • May 9, 2023

Employers and workers still don’t see eye to eye over workplace offerings

Professional development, workplace wellness and mental health benefits could help ease the understanding gap, recent surveys show.

By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2023

How employers could improve job outcomes for young adults

Certain degree programs and on-the-job training could open access to high-demand jobs.

By Carolyn Crist • May 5, 2023

Sen. Tim Kaine hints at forthcoming upskilling legislation

At a National Skills Coalition event, Kaine underscored the importance of closing the digital skills gap and how his office hopes to address it.

By Caroline Colvin • May 4, 2023

Advancement overtakes flexibility on workers’ wish lists

A continued focus on development will be crucial for both talent acquisition and retention, according to ADP Research Institute.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2023

Coty to create Coty Campus metaverse environment for employees

With the help of Spatial, the beauty conglomerate will launch Coty Campus, aimed at upskilling employees, this fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 27, 2023

Workers see value in ‘human’ skills despite demand for tech, business jobs

Leadership, entrepreneurship and project management are among the skills U.S. workers have shown the most interest in developing in the future, Pearson found.

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2023

Glassdoor: Despite layoffs, tech dominates highest-paid internship list

In 2022, 87% of interns made at least $15 per hour, while the average intern earned $24.63 per hour, Glassdoor reported.

By Ginger Christ • April 25, 2023

DOL program head says women need to ‘see it to be it’ in the trades

The Labor Department recently announced $5 million in grants for community organizations that draw women into apprenticeship programs.

By Zachary Phillips • April 20, 2023

New Jersey loosens degree requirements for state jobs in favor of skills training, work experience

The plan aims to allow those without college degrees to attain high-paying jobs.

By Carolyn Crist • April 18, 2023

AI is an increasingly hot topic. Here’s how Amazon is filling the tech skills gap.

“The good news is you don’t have to have a Ph.D. to become a data scientist,” an Amazon Web Services exec said.

By Caroline Colvin • April 13, 2023

Workers spend more time on learning, mentorship when they’re on site

In-office days should include the bulk of meetings, group activities, trainings and lunches so employees see the value of coming together, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • April 11, 2023

Contractor to expand job training program for blind, visually impaired workers nationwide

The announcement is one of several efforts to build talent pipelines by reaching out to individuals with disabilities.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2023

Job candidates struggle to add microcredentials to hiring platforms

Technology gaps could interfere with essential information about nondegree training, research from Northeastern University shows.

By Carolyn Crist • April 4, 2023

Most Americans don’t see value in a four-year college degree, new survey finds

This matches trends in previous iterations of the Wall Street Journal-NORC poll, though the share of Americans skeptical of higher ed has grown.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 31, 2023