Dell prioritizes women, people of color in 10-year culture strategy

The company aims to have black and Hispanic workers make up 15% of its U.S. management team by 2030.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019

Why you can — and should — train workers to be curious, responsible

Behavioral skills are critical to individual performance, teamwork and leadership, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 12, 2019

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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

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

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

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. 

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 5, 2019

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.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 5, 2019

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

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.

Nov. 5, 2019

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

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

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

How to deliver immersive, collaborative software training

Explore how to ignite your software development team through an active learning experience.

Oct. 25, 2019

'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

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