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DOL commits $90M for training, employment services for workers displaced by pandemic
The agency's focus on an equitable recovery speaks to the pandemic's disparate impact on certain employee groups.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 30, 2021 -
New York law firm fellowship aims to 'support and nurture' attorneys of color
The Selendy & Gay diversity fellowship, announced last month, offers support to racially diverse and first-generation young law professionals.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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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Coding Dojo, Prison Scholar Fund partner on upskilling
The e-learning platform and the employment assistance fund are helping formerly incarcerated people prepare for the job hunt.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 13, 2021 -
Target counters Walmart with 'debt-free' education benefit
Escalating competition on non-wage employee benefits between the two retailers may reflect a broader set of difficulties attracting talent.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 12, 2021 -
Column // Reporter's Notebook
Reporter's Notebook: A close-up view of the talent shortage in Charleston
HR Dive's Ryan Golden visited manufacturers near the coastal commerce hub to hear how the pandemic has impacted them.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2021 -
Cuomo allegations can serve as cue to check in on workplace culture
The New York governor's resignation may create an opportunity for HR professionals to open a dialogue.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2021 -
Uber announces language, job preparation benefits for drivers
Benefits for gig economy workers have long been a topic of discussion in the HR industry.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 10, 2021 -
A South Carolina sawmill part maker lands a $2.5M machine. Will workers be ready to operate it?
Up against big-name manufacturers and contracting firms, BID Group hopes enhanced benefits and advancement opportunities can prove a lure for scarce talent.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2021 -
Opinion
One thing employers can't overlook when upskilling: Workers' need for time
Employer education programs are beneficial, but time poverty can be a barrier to access for those with the most need, writes one Guild Education exec.
By Chloe Rittenhouse • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Walmart to make degree program free for employees
The company attributed the benefits change, which previously charged employees $1 a day, to shifts in the economy and job market.
By Kathryn Moody • July 30, 2021 -
Want to level up in business? Turn your managers into coaches
Teach your managers to be coaches and the rest will follow, according to researchers at Forrester.
By Caroline Colvin • July 27, 2021 -
Shake Shack to invest over $10M in employees
The money will go toward raises, sign-on and retention bonuses and leadership development programs over the next 12 months as restaurant chains battle the labor crisis.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2021 -
Young workers remained with manufacturers because of training opportunities, report says
Manufacturing has struggled with an image gap in its goal to attract younger workers, but a robust training program could change that.
By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2021 -
Q&A
How LGBTQ authenticity can foster career success
Dorie Clark offers tips on navigating the workplace as an LGBTQ professional.
By Caroline Colvin • July 20, 2021 -
Coaching is in, but managers aren't ready, Forrester says
Employee development trends were already pushing toward more dynamic, one-on-one engagement between employees and managers before the pandemic.
By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2021 -
Senate bill would create national apprenticeship college consortium
The proposal arrived just months after a Trump administration overhaul to the nation's apprenticeship system was rescinded.
By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2021 -
How individualized mentorship can ease the re-entry process
Vaccine requirements, varying COVID-19 restrictions and renewed face-to-face interactions make the perfect storm for re-entry anxiety. Here's how to help.
By Caroline Colvin • June 29, 2021 -
Q&A
Mentoring can be a secret weapon in D&I strategy
Beyond professional development, mentoring can level the playing field for marginalized folks, JFF's Cat Ward told HR Dive.
By Caroline Colvin • June 23, 2021 -
Opinion
How upskilling prepares your workforce for future disruption
The ability to adapt was essential for sustaining productivity and service levels — even as head counts were reduced, a PwC exec writes.
By Suneet Dua • June 22, 2021 -
Opinion
The hybrid workplace requires an adaptable and employee-centered approach
By establishing guidelines around how any new practice will be tested, tracked or modified, companies ensure adaptability.
By Jeff Miller • June 16, 2021 -
Guild Education gathers industry leaders for advisory board aimed to fuel growth
The employee education platform has been at the forefront of a push for employee access to development and learning.
By Kathryn Moody • June 15, 2021 -
Want to be an effective mentor in 2021? Talk about mental health
Replicating the camaraderie of the office and checking in on burnout are also key to being an effective mentor in mentally taxing times.
By Caroline Colvin • June 8, 2021 -
Training investment kept up even during pandemic, study says
The events of 2020 put a spotlight on skill development as the talent market saw sharp upheaval during the initial months of the pandemic.
By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2021 -
Opinion
5 steps to incorporate comprehensive skills training into cloud initiatives
As the cloud rises in importance in organizations of all kinds, finding — and developing — talent will be key, an AWS exec writes.
By Maureen Lonergan • June 1, 2021 -
Howard University announces AWS cloud computing collaboration
It is the latest in an ongoing series of expansions into the career training space for the Amazon subsidiary.
By Ryan Golden • June 1, 2021