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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 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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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 -
While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says
Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Q&A
Mentorship is ‘priceless’ in career development, chief transformation officer says
Being in a mentoring relationship can be rewarding, but you need to be honest about your expectations, Degreed’s Janice Burns told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2024 -
31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals
Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The lazybones, the jerk and the badgerer: 6 types of managerial FMLA, ADA offenders
Training managers on compliance sometimes can be harder than meeting accommodation requirements, according to a DMEC study.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Noncompliant workers are a $1.6M liability, study shows
Proper and thorough compliance education can help eliminate worker understanding gaps, study authors said.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Michigan invests in semiconductor training to meet demand for high-skilled talent
For skill-focused industries, employers and governments may need to work together to meet talent goals.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Opinion
How LVMH navigates the dynamic workforce through strategic upskilling
Thoughtful programming enhances engagement, retention and innovation, writes Gena Smith, CHRO of LVMH North America.
By Gena Smith • Jan. 11, 2024