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Why reverse mentoring is important in a recession
From tech skills to cultural awareness, reverse mentoring is giving older workers the necessary tools to succeed.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2022 -
Amazon adds virtual one-on-one coaching to Career Choice
The announcement builds on Amazon's previous 2022 expansion that allowed hourly workers the opportunity to receive a fully funded college education.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Trendline
Top 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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Companies are adopting new tech, but are lacking skilled talent to bring ROI
A study by Economist Impact, surveying 2,000 senior executives in 10 countries, suggests employers are worried about the tech skills gap in their organizations.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Survey: 66% of adults say college doesn’t meet needs of today’s students
Two-thirds of respondents said they see colleges as “stuck in the past” and not serving the needs of today’s students.
By Lilah Burke • Aug. 4, 2022 -
Class action alleges PetSmart training agreement trapped groomers in debt
The agreement required groomers to work two years for the company or pay back the $5,000 training value.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 2, 2022 -
Arizona State University launches IT apprenticeship
Apprenticeship programs are one way employers are attempting to navigate a tight labor market, especially in tech.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 2, 2022 -
HR management tops recession-ready skills list
Amid the looming recession, companies are revving up their search for payroll and benefits professionals, BTG said.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 1, 2022 -
Employers say they still require degrees despite skills-based hiring push
While experts have long highlighted the importance of skills in solving the talent gap, employers have struggled to adjust to that reality.
By Kathryn Moody • July 26, 2022 -
Why mentorship is essential to succession planning — even for HR pros
Succession is “a sunsetting time” to answer questions, among other things, an outgoing HR executive told HR Dive.
By Carla Bell • July 26, 2022 -
Twitter showcases diversity efforts amid Elon Musk tension
White men continue to be in the majority at Twitter, but DEI leadership aims to shift the tide.
By Caroline Colvin • July 26, 2022 -
White House takes on cyber workforce gap through 120-day apprenticeship sprint
A cyber workforce and education summit at the White House Tuesday was designed to address the long-standing shortage of qualified and diverse candidates for security operations teams.
By David Jones • July 20, 2022 -
COVID-19 drove 'skyrocketing demand' for new skills in pharma, life sciences
The industries were some of the few to expand during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Randstad Sourceright.
By Kate Tornone • July 19, 2022 -
WeLearn workshop series targets L&D improvement, data management
Employers are investing in data and analytics without the talent to take advantage of those investments.
By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2022 -
With demand for semiconductors rising, can training and DEI attract more workers to the industry?
Poorly defined career paths and unequal access to opportunity have long been barriers to reskilling across industries.
By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2022 -
Retention deficit: Upskilling gives tech workers a path forward
Salaries may be top priority in a tight tech labor market, but training gives valued staff a reason to stay.
By Matt Ashare • July 14, 2022 -
Learning opportunities may be key for retention — especially for women, people of color
The Conference Board said its findings may help employers navigate today’s talent shortage.
By Kate Tornone • July 12, 2022 -
Study: Lack of skilled talent increasingly threatens businesses worldwide
Research firm Russell Reynolds asked employers about their top fears concerning the future of their businesses.
By Caroline Colvin • July 11, 2022 -
When hard skills are hard to come by, employers say they hire lifelong learners
Despite recession fears, Tuesday’s U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover report revealed that employers are still grappling with a tight talent market.
By Kate Tornone • July 7, 2022 -
Q&A
How Chipotle plans to identify and grow future leaders
A class of 45 “emerging leaders” will participate in the chain’s inaugural, nine-month development program, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer Marissa Andrada told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 5, 2022 -
Can employers boost inclusion, fix systemic cultural issues with 'trust banking'?
When there's no emotional tie, people show up in a way that's like nails on a chalkboard for that other person, said Janine Yancey, CEO of Emtrain.
By Carla Bell • June 29, 2022 -
How one firm addresses cannabis' growing need for L&D
The cannabis industry continues to be a case study for talent development in a fast-paced, emerging market.
By Caroline Colvin • June 27, 2022 -
Hiring cybersecurity workers for potential isn't a bad bet
L&D may not only build a better talent pool but improve retention, various studies show.
By Caroline Colvin • June 27, 2022 -
Technology literacy is key for candidates aspiring to the CFO seat
Future CFO candidates could differentiate themselves by developing greater tech literacy and becoming more involved in their organization’s data usage.
By Grace Noto • June 24, 2022 -
Managers, learning leaders all have a role to play in encouraging innovation
L&D pros can take several steps to create and foster a culture of creativity, one presenter told SHRM22 attendees last week.
By Carla Bell • June 21, 2022 -
Positive psychology at work: A path to psychological safety
Jacob Goldstein defines “thinking traps” that are easy for HR pros to fall into — and strategies for turning the tables.
By Carla Bell • June 15, 2022