Association for Talent Development says e-learning adoption on the rise

The study suggests the pandemic has forced an acceleration of online learning offerings from employers.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 24, 2020

Bill would incentivize employer education assistance programs

The SHRM-backed Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act would also cover the costs of technology and tools for training employees.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 18, 2020

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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

Many workers haven't completed remote training, Clutch says

Of those who did attend such training, 27% said they found it ineffective.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 18, 2020

Learning is an intentional process, not a box to check

Employers should treat learning in the same focused, measurable way as other business performance gauges like quarterly sales and profit margin, writes the University of Phoenix's COO.

By Raghu Krishnaiah • Aug. 11, 2020

Target partners on Minneapolis IT training center for underrepresented student groups

The initiative is one example of efforts to address racial inequity in the workplace through L&D programs.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2020

Employees want even more feedback in the new work environment, study says

Employee and manager sentiments on performance management seem to have changed, in part due to the pandemic.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 7, 2020

California emphasizes workforce training in reopening guidance

The COVID-19 crisis has elevated the prevalence and importance of learning and development, in ways both specific and tangential to the virus.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 5, 2020

How employers can train front-line workers to implement mask rules

Workers must be able to de-escalate situations before they become heated and possibly violent, one source told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 4, 2020

New grads lack networking, software skills, Gallup poll shows

The findings offer a lens into declining perceptions of the value of a college degree, the organization said.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 4, 2020

How PwC uses gamification to support learning, engagement

The firm's experience with a trivia game app was leveraged to create internship programming as well.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 28, 2020

Penn Foster adds skilled trades to curriculum offerings

The expansion is meant to provide learners with educational opportunities beyond traditional college degree programs.

By Aman Kidwai • July 24, 2020

Lincoln Financial saw a future skill need — and enlisted a global org to help

The company is partnering with the Society of Actuaries to help bring big data and analytics training to its actuarial employees.

By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2020

Dropbox, Zoom join apprenticeship program for the formerly incarcerated

Founded by Slack, the project is billed as a culture-changing measure — one that could be spread throughout the tech sector.

By Katie Clarey • July 20, 2020

Pandemic likely to accelerate learning tech adoption, sources say

The expansion of remote work has increased the value of certain skill sets and changed how companies go about building them, experts told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • July 14, 2020

Ohio State, 2U partner on tech bootcamp to launch October 2020

The program aims in part to provide pathways for Ohio residents who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2020

JPMorgan Chase to invest $3M in youth job access during pandemic

The move is part of an ongoing five-year investment by the company in summer employment programs for young people.

By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2020

How to train workers for a growth mindset

'Growth mindset' content has soared in popularity during the pandemic, according to Udemy. 

By Shelley Osborne • July 7, 2020

SumTotal named top corporate learning solution for 2020

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards were released against a backdrop of positive growth for learning providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2020

WeWork to sell Flatiron School

The coding bootcamp and technical training company was acquired by WeWork in 2017 and is now changing ownership again. 

By Aman Kidwai • July 6, 2020

Global Microsoft initiative seeks to 'skill and reskill' 25M job seekers

The initiative will identify the most in-demand jobs and provide the training to acquire the necessary digital skills to meet the challenge.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 2, 2020

3 tips for a successful virtual internship program

Companies of all sizes can effectively use the format, so long as they focus on standardization, communication and culture.

By Ryan Golden • June 30, 2020

Starbucks offers mental health training for store managers

The training includes 30-minute modules focused on effective listening, encouragement and more.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 30, 2020

Google to launch internal anti-racism training programs by early 2021

Additionally, the company will host external speakers and integrate D&I into mandatory managerial meetings.

By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2020

2U commits $3M for underrepresented students to pursue technical training

Scholarship recipients can access such programs at more than 30 universities, in conjunction with the company's Trilogy Education brand.

By Aman Kidwai • June 23, 2020

Don't leave L&D out of your D&I strategy

HR Dive has compiled seven stories that demonstrate how learning pros can use their expertise to support an employer's diversity and inclusion goals.

By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • June 23, 2020