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Coding bootcamps may not be the answer to the US tech talent gap
A lack of regulation has resulted in some bootcamps that don’t deliver on what they promise.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Expect corporate universities to take up bigger share of L&D budgets
66% of employee learning consultants and clients who responded said they plan to add more training per employee in 2017.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 13, 2016 -
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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DHL uses penguins to help train couriers to walk on ice
Yes, it's real. The company invited actual live penguins to teach workers how to be safe in slippery spots.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Experts: Perceptions of multi-generational learning in the workplace are wrong
A new study reveals that the gap in learning styles between generations is not as wide as many assume.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Skills, knowledge development still high priority in ATD's State of the Industry report
Managerial and supervisory training are top subjects, followed by compliance issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016 -
MGM employee development program focuses on international leadership
MGM seeks to expand its successful PRIDE employee development program.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Military conference highlights 4 key trends for the future of corporate training
Many training programs make their debut as military systems, so it's important that employers take note of the 2016 IITSEC.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Report: Companies are looking to implement AI but lack the skills
Businesses want to use AI but need help figuring out how.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 6, 2016 -
HR should strategize before adopting IoT, AR tech
A majority of IT workers don't believe the risks of adopting IoT and AR tech are worth the benefits; the cybersecurity risks they pose are largely to blame.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New e-learning programs emerge that are specially geared for industrial workers
Industrial training gets an update to meet the demands of a growing manufacturing worker shortage.
By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Amazon gets seasonal hires up to speed in two days
The quick turnaround is the result of an advanced, tech-savvy learning process that saves Amazon valuable time and resources.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2016 -
More manufacturing careers open up to women thanks to apprenticeships
West Virginia joins the growing number of states providing apprenticeship programs for women interested in such careers.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Study reveals optimal training time for 2016 seasonal retail workforce
Employers can start to break the cycle of poor retention in retail with strategic retail worker training and development.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 29, 2016 -
AI could help reduce bias in employee performance reviews
Employee development may require further assistance from machines built to prevent human bias in certain situations.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 29, 2016 -
1 in 5 Americans score an 'F' on basic benefits education quiz
Benefits knowledge is still a problem for a lot of Americans, many of whom depend on their employer to provide the necessary education.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Idaho aims to close skill gaps, approves $1.4M apprenticeship grant
The grant will bolster programs in fields like energy, healthcare and IT.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Bersin: Why the corporate learning market is starting to shift
Learning continues to evolve with more videos, microlearning systems and employee-driven content.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Survey: Younger employees highly value tuition support
Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers all want different things in terms of learning and development benefits at work, the IPMA-HR survey shows.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Expert advises setting learning goals, not performance goals
Learning goals are generally harder to attain. Proper supports must be in place.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What's more important: Soft skills or employee feedback?
A recent survey says two-thirds of employers want real-time feedback to improve their L&D programs.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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Udacity's Blitz program aims to address skills gap with trial workers
Blitz would likely provide hands-on opportunities that other training programs lack.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Symrise
Gallup: Millennials are not in tune with their company's mission
Engaging with a company's values and purpose is key for younger workers, but many companies aren't doing enough to connect with their employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Thanks to freelancing, there's been an increase in 'working learners'
A recent ACT Foundation study on working learners discovers that more adults are earning credentials to enhance their careers than ever before. Are companies taking notice?
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 learning and development trends for HR leaders to watch in 2017
Microlearning, video and virtual reality are set to lead learning into the new year.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016 -
BetterSkills launches SaaS platform geared towards tracking employee performance
The $1 million-backed company promises to provide a way to measure the ROI of learning programs and the progress of employee learners.
By Tess Taylor • Nov. 15, 2016
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