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Deep DiveConnecting 'power pairs' takes mentoring to a new level
Grayson Lafrenz, CEO of a 2017 Inc. Best Places to Work company, speaks about a new mentoring program that's producing results.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 15, 2017 -
For learning to succeed, get employees out of their comfort zone
A leader at MuleSoft shares how getting employees to think outside of their normal job duties helps them learn new skills.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 15, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 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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Does the infamous Google memo reveal problems in the company's training?
One of the main reasons for the program's alleged failings is that it takes the approach of telling people what to do — something that experts say isn't effective.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 15, 2017 -
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W.Va. hopes tech-voc education will remedy skills gap, opioid crisis
Officials are betting that a fix for the skills gap can boost the state's economy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Australian firm says it has the key to cultivating leaders from your ranks
Is there a secret to unlocking leadership abilities? One Australian company says yes.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Fast, frequent employee feedback can improve learning initiatives
Companies from Adobe to United Airlines are turning to on-demand employee reviews to direct engagement and training efforts.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Deep DiveWhy you should look beyond ROI when designing training
Most learning programs fall by the wayside due to a lack accountability, one expert says.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Trump's order to improve cybersecurity boosts employee training initiatives
Organizational cybersecurity for private employers has been in the spotlight, too, thanks to various high-profile breaches.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Info systems, program development now central to revised HR certification
Amy Schabacker Dufrane, HRCI’s CEO, says that the exam’s revisions better align with today’s HR functions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2017 -
House bill would offer employers tax breaks to train employees for cybersecurity jobs
The New Collar Jobs Act, introduced last week by three House Democrats, would also include a bonus for government contractors.
By Tess Taylor , Ryan Golden • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Google announces $50M for nonprofits that train workers
Can nonprofit training programs offset labor shortages in the IT market? Google thinks so.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does your training mesh with your company culture?
Corporate culture and learning goals need to align for employee development to be truly successful.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
VR may be more effective than video training — once hardware catches up
Google's most recent test showed the promise of VR, but one test can't confirm much on its own.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Companies aren't changing their ways in reaction to scandals, cyberattacks
A new Navex Global report shows that employers are slow to train their leaders and employees following scandals, which could lead to more problems later.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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Can't find cybersecurity experts? Train your own, says IT school dean
Employers may need to turn to apprenticeships to help fix the cybersecurity skills gap, an academic writes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017 -
Manufacturer: Glass wearables reduced new employee training time by 50%
The tech reveals yet another way blue-collar industries like manufacturing could be transformed by emerging innovation.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Virtual reality goes after unconscious bias
One startup in Australia wants to train employees to speak up when they see bias at work.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When creating positive learning experiences, bosses matter
As employers shift away from traditional performance reviews, managers need to help employees feel supported.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Facing skills shortage, competitors collaborate on apprenticeship program
Nevada's "Swiss-style" approach to apprenticeships has also been touted at the federal level by the Trump administration.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Aimed at improving customer service, hotel training gets personal
The hospitality industry returns to its roots with training that's focused on personal interaction with guests.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
International models highlight flaws in American workforce pipeline
International models for apprenticeship programs showcase some of the downsides in our own, as well as some methods by which we can improve.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 18, 2017 -
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Half of employers don't allow continuing education on the clock
Financial organizations need to look at the risk they create by denying access to training activities during company time.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
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Rise of flex work options spawns new learning tech approach
One firm has converted its call center training programs into a customized, on-demand learning platform for the growing remote workforce.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Uber, PayPal join platform that shares employee training content
Companies such as Square, Zoom and Twilio are already using the platform to train employees.
By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017 -
Could Switzerland be a model for Trump's apprenticeship program?
Efforts to close the skills gap remain a top agenda item for Trump's DOL as the president pushes his promise for "5 million apprenticeships."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2017
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