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Most leaders say their companies subsidize training delivered outside the workplace
This strategy, noted by Ceridian in a new study, is one that top companies have put into practice in spades in 2019, mainly via partnerships.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Maine inmates can complete a culinary apprenticeship while they serve time
The news represents a convergence of major employment trends: a talent shortage, a resurgence of apprenticeships and a new interest in second-chance hiring.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 12, 2019 -
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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Subway pilots employee career development program
The partnership with Penn Foster will offer 331 employees in Central Florida an online career readiness boot camp and high school program.
By Lauren Manning • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Veterans say they need investments in skills training
In a recent survey, many vets said they felt unprepared to enter the civilian job market after returning from active duty.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Employees want personalized training — but how do you get there?
The journey of a million miles may begin with a single step, but learning journeys begin with baseline information.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Congressmen float apprenticeship grants for women
Apprenticeships and upskilling may be of extreme importance for women as automation and artificial intelligence replace and create jobs.
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Without tactical training, old leadership habits die hard
After training, leaders too often return the same environment with the hope they'll be able to spot opportunities for leadership on their own, a report says.
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Apprenticeships promise to create tech talent pools, but candidate awareness is low
Businesses looking to make use of apprenticeships will likely need partners, experts previously told HR Dive, and community colleges may be a good place to start.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Sponsored by Instructure
Make career development month count
Employee development should focus on moving employees closer to their ultimate career destination. Take your talent experience initiatives to the next level.
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3 lessons on the future of talent pipelines
From hiring the formerly incarcerated to working with teachers in disadvantaged communities, companies like Walmart and Microsoft aren't afraid to experiment.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2019 -
When training for skills, don't overlook knowledge
Tasks have a ripple effect. When employees understand that, experts say great things can happen.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Pittsburgh-based training center to launch advanced robotics apprenticeship
Advanced robotics could change the face of several industries, but few organizations have a plan to help their workforces adapt.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2019 -
With change coming fast, workers eye learning benefits
Members of Gen Z expressed the greatest desire for education benefits, ranking them above paid leave and retirement savings programs.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Employees prize leadership training above other learning
Employee development has grown as a benefit because employees want it, studies show — so much so that they may jump ship to get it.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 29, 2019 -
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How to deliver immersive, collaborative software training
Explore how to ignite your software development team through an active learning experience.
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'You can't hire your way out of this:' How PwC trains workers for the future
The training begins with a digital acumen self-assessment and opens up into customizable paths.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Initiative to introduce adult workers to local learning opportunities
The need for talent has driven many states and cities to come up with creative initiatives to entice workers to move and develop their skills there.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Carnival's new remote learning platform includes podcasts
International waters present a unique challenge to traditional learning and development programs.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Berkeley to use VR to train for 'challenging interpersonal moments' at work
The tech can be used to train for soft skills in a low-risk environment.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Amazon to fund computer courses for more than 100K high schoolers
Tech companies are partnering with academic organizations to train people for the in-demand jobs of the future, including high schools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Marketing hasn't been spared the effects of the tech skills gap
Across industries, the demand for skills is expanding beyond specialization to include digital proficiency, soft skills and business acumen.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why employers can't leave social learning to chance
Informal training often will occur organically, but learning and development professionals still have a role to play.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Udacity to offer 100K scholarships to its digital skills courses
The tech education for-profit's announcement accompanies its signing of the White House's Pledge to American Workers.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Lockheed Martin deepens relationship with UTEP
In a tough talent market, employers are partnering with schools and local governments to boost community outreach and beef up talent pipelines.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 15, 2019 -
What do philosophy and IT majors have in common? Career paths, study says
Soft skills like interpersonal communication are a common link between disparate career paths — and perhaps the key to training workers for the future.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 15, 2019