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Companies report biggest technical skills gaps in cybersecurity, cloud
Upskilling current workers could help fill these gaps, saving both time and money, a new report says.
By Carolyn Crist • April 25, 2024 -
How companies are planning for AI disruption
The consensus so far seems to be that training will be the next big roadblock — and the way forward.
By Kathryn Moody • April 23, 2024 -
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 -
AI at work
Bracing for AI disruption? Learn how to ask good questions, panel advises
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and bridging skills gaps is becoming more and more important, DeVry University's president and CEO said.
By Ginger Christ • April 19, 2024 -
Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024 -
Feds expand upskilling program with Pathways rule
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management started the internship and fellowship program in 2012 to strengthen its talent pool.
By Caroline Colvin • April 16, 2024 -
Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement
Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • April 9, 2024 -
Big tech unites around AI workforce training for 100M workers
Microsoft, Google, Intel, IBM and SAP are among the companies in the Cisco-led consortium to prepare workers in roles the technology will most likely impact.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • April 9, 2024 -
Tearing the paper ceiling: How one executive rose through the ranks without a degree
Companies with degree requirements can miss out on candidates like Kristen Faris, who skipped college and founded her own company.
By Ginger Christ • April 2, 2024 -
Entry-level hiring predicted to remain steady during 2024 graduation season
Recent graduates and entry-level workers can bring new ideas and skills, a Robert Half exec said.
By Carolyn Crist • April 2, 2024 -
Deep Dive
How two women in a male-dominated field found their voice
Freya Hannah and María García Osés became empowered working at wood supplier Garnica, and their stories have lessons for HR experts looking to help women carve a career path.
By Caroline Colvin • March 27, 2024 -
5 stories on the state of AI upskilling
As has been the case for many technological advancements, employees of every position and background may need training, experts have said.
By Kathryn Moody • March 26, 2024 -
New Jersey healthcare company introduces upfront tuition coverage for employees
Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.
By Carolyn Crist • March 26, 2024 -
Opinion
AI literacy: The new global imperative for tomorrow’s workforce
The workforce faces a transformative shift, where AI skills will become as fundamental as literacy and numeracy once were, writes CompTIA’s Hannah Johnson.
By Hannah Johnson • March 26, 2024 -
Need development ideas? Consider job shadowing, McLean & Co. says
A job shadowing program may improve internal mobility and be a low-cost alternative to other training methods, the report said.
By Kathryn Moody • March 25, 2024 -
What defines a ‘highly successful’ learning program?
UpSkill America and i4cp, a research organization focused on human capital, attempted to answer this question by looking at three of the biggest areas of upskilling.
By Kathryn Moody • March 19, 2024 -
How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024 -
HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
By Nish Amarnath • March 14, 2024 -
In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says
For the second year, aligning learning to business goals is a main focus for L&D professionals.
By Carolyn Crist • March 12, 2024 -
Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships
The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.
By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024 -
Employees need AI skills — but what does that training look like?
Reports indicate that a majority of the workforce may need to be reskilled in the next five years as AI booms. What can employers do now?
By Jen A. Miller • March 5, 2024 -
Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training
Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the latest data from the learning platform.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Junior employees are not ‘desk ready,’ financial services training firm says
Concerns about workers following office mores extends beyond the finance industry, however.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Republicans say proposed rule would disincentivize apprenticeships
The lawmakers’ complaints focus on administrative requirements, including mandatory disclosures and required adoption of a time-based model.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 20, 2024 -
To showcase ROI, learning leaders may need to clarify L&D metrics
L&D teams should establish the purpose of measurement and incorporate key players, according to a McLean & Co. report.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 13, 2024