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Deep Dive
Is empathy training the next evolution of corporate professional development?
To make empathy thrive at work, employers will need to enlist a combination of training types — from soft skills mentorship to stress reduction.
By Tess Taylor • June 13, 2017 -
Trump's support of apprenticeships speaks to their staying power
In a memo, the Trump administration asked federal agencies to consider and remove regulations that could stifle creation of such programs.
By Kathryn Moody • June 13, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Facebook pledges training for 3,000 new jobs in Michigan
The programs will entail 10 weeks of training that will prepare individuals for careers with Facebook over the next two years.
By Tess Taylor • June 13, 2017 -
School is in session this summer for Colorado marijuana workers
A course sponsored by state agencies will train workers in the nascent industry on safety hazards, pesticide application and other worker protection laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
Mobile learning, social media to impact training software market, Technavio says
Technavio analysts expect the global market for cloud-based training software to grow at a CAGR of 9.2%.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017 -
Study: MOOCs may put workers from underdeveloped countries at a disadvantage
It's a reminder that not all employees find MOOCs to be relatable — and that's no reflection of their ability to get the job done.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017 -
Why IBM launched its very own STEM high school
P-TECH, founded by Big Blue in 2011, helps low-income New York City students build their knowledge of tech skills, including coding and data analytics.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017 -
Walmart invests in VR for HR
The retail behemoth said it has started using virtual reality to help prepare employees for busy store conditions and other complex situations.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Contextual learning could soon replace traditional learning
Experts weigh in on why contextual learning is where corporate learning must go to truly impact employee performance.
By Tess Taylor • June 6, 2017 -
1 in 3 workers say their personal finances are distracting at work
Financial woes plague 85% of workers, a good reason for employers to sponsor financial well-being plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are employers dropping the ball on benefits communication?
With proper planning, budgeting and employee input, employers leverage communications technology to improve how they share benefits information.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017 -
Women execs say male mentors aren't pushing female mentees hard enough
Research shows that many women with male mentors aren't being challenged as much as their male counterparts in two critical areas.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2017 -
Muslim contractors allege discrimination at Amazon within training materials
Be mindful of diversity when developing corporate training to avoid potential discrimination.
By Tess Taylor • May 31, 2017 -
Airbnb takes its own route to teaching data science skills
When online training courses proved too general, Airbnb developed its own program.
By Justine Brown • May 30, 2017 -
STEM education initiative reaches out to young people in Detroit
Can a new K-12 program help Michigan overcome its stark shortage of STEM talent?
By Tess Taylor • May 30, 2017 -
New report highlights importance of 70:20:10 model for L&D
The report finds that 47% of learning and design pros approach course design as it's influenced by the flow of work, a theory supported by the 70:20:10 model.
By Tess Taylor • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When an organization's leadership is stressed out, training suffers
Stress management is absolutely critical to career development; lower-level employees won't be inspired by burnt out leaders.
By Tess Taylor • May 30, 2017 -
JPMorgan Chase pledges $17M towards job training for high school grads
CEO Jamie Dimon called the current skills deficit for younger workers a "moral and economic crisis."
By Ryan Golden • May 23, 2017 -
In most organizations, workplace learning hasn't adapted for modern needs yet
According to a new Deloitte report, 74% of organizations still use outdated training and development strategies.
By Tess Taylor • May 23, 2017 -
CT addresses growing skill gaps with more manufacturing training programs
The Connecticut Business and Industry Association estimates the state needs to fill 13,600 jobs by 2018.
By Tess Taylor • May 23, 2017 -
Displaced Wyoming blue-collar workers eligible for wind turbine training program
Goldwind Americas plans to train workers in Wyoming from construction, ironworks and steelworks industries to be wind turbine technicians in an effort to manage company growth.
By Tess Taylor • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
HR data is important, but it's not everything
Learning is not just for front-line employees. HR managers need to maintain core competencies to keep up with the changing business landscape.
By Kathryn Moody • May 23, 2017 -
Secretary Acosta pushes apprenticeship programs throughout the country
Apprenticeships are the center of Trump's plan to train a new generation of U.S. workers for industries that sorely need talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017 -
Leadership training isn't just for so-called 'natural born' leaders
The idea that some people are not suited for leadership positions may be a myth, an expert argues.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Participatory learning dramatically improves employee career development
An interview with Lootok's CEO Shawn Murphy reveals the importance of participatory learning in the workplace.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017
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