Formal coaching programs gain traction as employers work to fill manager pipelines

Such programs also can improve employee job satisfaction, employers said in an Association for Talent Development survey.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 1, 2022

Why one former recruiter is urging HR to consider boot camp grad hires

Max Nash shared his experience in such a program — and why some companies may be slow to catch on to this source of talent.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 29, 2022

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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

AWS gamifies industry cloud training

The hyperscaler unveiled a new version of its Cloud Quest video game, tailored for financial services.

By Matt Ashare • Nov. 28, 2022

Zovio sells last remaining business, Fullstack Academy, to boot camp provider

Fullstack will now be owned by Simplilearn, but it will keep its branding, leadership and employees. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 28, 2022

New world of work, recession drive worker training priorities

L&D — especially when it enables internal mobility — can be a boon for retention in an uncertain economic environment. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 22, 2022

SHRM: Lack of advancement ranks just behind comp as turnover cause

There are a few options employers can use to increase training opportunities without spending more money, SHRM said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 21, 2022

McDonald’s to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program

The restaurant chain's initiative is among nearly 200 registered apprenticeships programs approved or under development as part of the White House's Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 16, 2022

Young adults with degrees say they need more real-world training

Still, employers have said they view degrees as the less risky option — even while acknowledging they can be a poor indicator of an applicant’s skills.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 16, 2022

HR pros say they see cost savings, retention benefits from L&D

Training opportunities can drive internal mobility — a factor HR pros may need to prioritize in today’s talent market.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 15, 2022

HR leaders: Work with Higher Ed to provide employees with robust college-level training while pursuing better employee retention

Education and gaining new skills are lifelong endeavors, employers should consider preparing employees to succeed.

By Dick Senese, President of Capella University • Nov. 14, 2022

Coursera announces layoffs as revenue growth slows

CEO Jeff Maggioncalda said Coursera is “entering a different chapter now” amid cooling enthusiasm for ed tech companies.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 10, 2022

Feds eye employee training repayment agreements

Lawmakers and regulators are pushing back against employers that aim to recoup training costs from workers.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 10, 2022

3 ways HR pros can justify L&D budget requests

Learning and development pros must be able to communicate their budget needs and should come with data to support those requests, sources say.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 8, 2022

SHRM acquires CEO program, highlighting CEO-CHRO relationship

The acquisition reflects SHRM’s ongoing interest in placing CHROs at the forefront of company strategy. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 1, 2022

CompTIA partners with nonprofit to take individuals from incarceration to an IT career

The organizations said individuals will be job ready in six months and trained in data, cybersecurity and other fields.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 1, 2022

LinkedIn’s new tool promotes hiring internal candidates

“Today’s leaders need to embrace internal mobility and make it part of their holistic hiring strategy,” LinkedIn’s vice president of product said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 27, 2022

More than half of L&D pros foresee demise of in-person corporate learning, survey finds

Beyond remote and hybrid learning models, the L&D space seems poised for technological change.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 26, 2022

As recession looms, manager training may be key

Coaching has emerged as one way to prepare individuals for management roles.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 25, 2022

Conservative group urges EEOC to investigate Starbucks DEI initiatives

The America First Legal Foundation, led by a former advisor to President Donald Trump, claims the chain’s minority mentorship programs violate federal law. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 19, 2022

How Yellow plans to train 1,000 drivers by the end of 2022

As the carrier expands its private driver academy network, it is relying heavily on safety trainers like Rich Frazer.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2022

Are sustainability skills the next battleground in the war for talent?

For the past decade, workplace experts have said “every company is a tech company.” Widespread demand for green skills may be the next frontier.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 18, 2022

Cisco to bring IT training to 25M learners with a focus on equity, inclusion

The effort aims to ensure the tech talent pipeline keeps pace with advances in technology and automation.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2022

Bersin: HR should focus on nonlinear career paths

External partnerships, AI tools and creativity on the part of talent managers could all help move the needle, the HR veteran’s firm said in a recent report.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2022

Hourly workers are being passed over for career advancement, report says

It’s a financial allocation issue, as well as an L&D one.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 13, 2022

As manufacturers struggle to fill talent pipelines, one group turns to training

The Ohio pilot program will include a full-time recruiter to source candidates and direct them to employers and training programs.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 10, 2022