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

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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

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

What employers need to know when addressing employees’ mental health

Learn how employers can integrate mental health into the workplace and the employee healthcare experience.

By Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Chief Medical Officer at Accolade and Dr. Aaliya Yaqub, Chief Medical Officer at Thrive Global • Oct. 10, 2022

6 stories on the alternative credentials trend

Studies, experts and leaders — including President Joe Biden — say non-degree credentials will be a key part of the talent future.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 4, 2022

Training may improve internal employee mobility and, in turn, retention

At the same time, employers may be failing to prepare employees for their next roles, research suggests.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 4, 2022

Better processes could help employers keep pace with a hybrid world

A focus on coaching and skill development can build trust between employees and leaders, speakers at a Sept. 30 Quartz event said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 3, 2022

How to prevent employee burnout with meaningful recognition

Get tips and strategies to combat employee burnout with intentional, meaningful recognition.

Oct. 3, 2022

The key to a successful post-pandemic workplace might be coaching

Using coaching to reskill managers is imperative for addressing culture changes brought on by the shift to hybrid and flexible work, a new survey found.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 30, 2022

How the AI skills crisis is wasting money

Studies show that the tech sector lacks qualified talent equipped to work with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 27, 2022

Skills-first employers may outperform peers, but many are struggling to adapt

Employers are still wary of turning away from degree-based hiring, reports have said, which is the first step for truly skills-first organizations.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 27, 2022

Training for cannabis jobs gets to heart of L&D ‘build or buy’ dilemma

Skills developed in other industries are transferable, an HR expert said.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 21, 2022

Emotional skills training bolsters employee satisfaction, Finnish group says

At a time when HR teams have tried just about everything to improve retention, some in the industry have called on organizations to look inward.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 20, 2022