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    7 tips for leaders driving change in a changing world

    The key to effectively leading change is to do so with empathy and transparency.

    Oct. 7, 2024
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    Workers have AI confidence — but no training to back it up, survey shows

    On top of training concerns, leaders and workers also have vastly different perceptions of AI implementation in their organizations, Multiverse said in its report.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    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.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Apprenticeship group urges employers, community colleges to team up

    A report calls on stakeholders to let go of assumptions that apprenticeships are only for the trades.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    ‘Human skills’ still outpace demand for AI skills, report says

    “Our report highlights the exponential rise of GenAI skills, but history suggests that, like past innovations, we may see these trends stabilize,” a head researcher said.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Salesforce offers free hands-on AI courses for everyone through 2025

    The company also announced it would hold quarterly AI-related upskilling opportunities for its employees.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Most companies use assessments to measure training success, ATD says

    Although test assessments are common, they may not be as effective as on-the-job or scenario-based measurements.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Career development plays key role in employee engagement, Gallagher says

    Although 43% of employers responding to a survey said they support workers’ career paths, few said they offer interesting and challenging work.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 10, 2024
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    When hiring budgets are tight, reskilling may help HR fill jobs

    Reskilling current employees is a much more predictable model than the hit-or-miss tactic of recruiting for experience, one leader said.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    Opinion

    Putting people first: How L&D can lead AI transformation

    Experimentation with AI tools presents exciting opportunities for innovation — but also great risks, writes Peter Hirst of MIT Sloan School of Management.

    By Peter Hirst • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Differentiate your L&D program through purposeful practice

    By incorporating practice, you can set apart your L&D program while setting your employees up for success.

    Aug. 26, 2024
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    How does manager tenure affect team performance?

    Manager tenure is often correlated to high performance, Visier said, but in many organizations, manager effectiveness tips downward after a number of years.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to train new leaders in ethical decision-making

    Ethical decision-making is not found in a rule book, but if leaders are expected to practice these principles, they must be equipped, writes Shanda O’Dennis of Friends Services Alliance.

    By Shanda O’Dennis • Aug. 19, 2024
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    AI at work

    Employees have forged ahead with generative AI while companies lag behind, McKinsey finds

    To capitalize on employees’ enthusiasm about AI tools, organizations need to reimagine talent management, McKinsey researchers said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Employee underperformance increasingly cited for layoffs as job market cools

    Employers are reassessing whether their workers meet today’s evolving workplace needs, a new report indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey suggests

    Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient or automating processes, a new report finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Future of work hinges on AI upskilling, say Indeed, Google and others

    The AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, which includes Accenture, Cisco, Google and Indeed, says the majority of internet-related tech jobs will be transformed by AI.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
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    20 years in, Bank of America says its paid intern program is still paying dividends

    A solid internship program, particularly one with good pay, can serve as an important vehicle for talent scouting and employer branding, per Glassdoor.

    By Aug. 2, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to make managers more effective

    Real coaching is a matter of guiding people past the inhibitors to change that may hold them back, writes one human capital consulting executive.

    By Michelle Dix • July 31, 2024
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    Which skills do workers lack — and what can HR do?

    HR plays a key role in managing skill gaps, research has shown, but without proper investment, L&D can easily fall to the wayside.

    By July 30, 2024
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    Workers with 4-year degrees will hold most good jobs in 2031, report predicts

    Georgetown University researchers expect 15 million more good jobs will be created for workers with bachelor’s diplomas in the decade following 2021.

    By Laura Spitalniak • July 30, 2024
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    PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers

    The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024
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    College education may not be preparing employees for generative AI

    A Cengage Group survey signals that shifts in expectations may be coming yet again for higher education and employee development programs.

    By July 23, 2024
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    Election 2024

    Americans express mixed views on business political neutrality during election season

    Although most want neutrality, U.S. consumers and workers also said businesses “must take a stand” to protect democracy.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024
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    How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce

    The programs can help to train incoming workers, as well as create inclusive environments from underrepresented communities.

    By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024
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    Embracing change: The HRBP’s role in nurturing the organization’s ongoing relationship with change

    Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) have a unique role that enables them to deeply connect with employees to best understand their needs and concerns.

    July 22, 2024