Want to hire refugees? Get serious about inclusive communication

At SHRM Inclusion 2023, an upskilling expert denounced the belief that language learning is “an insurmountable obstacle.”

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 1, 2023

Mid-career professionals, managers most at risk for generative AI disruption, Indeed says

Understanding who is most exposed to GenAI is important for employers as they make decisions on how they use the tech going forward, the hiring platform said.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 1, 2023

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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

In push for workers, Minnesota ends degree requirements for most state jobs

Some state and local governments have pushed to build clear career pathing and better training opportunities, one expert previously told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 31, 2023

L&D could ease ‘AI skill threat’ for software developers, report says

Software teams with “high contest cultures,” where employees must prove their worth through aggressive competition, tend to have higher incidence of skill threat.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 24, 2023

Inside a new effort to vet credential providers

The Higher Learning Commission recently launched an initiative called the Credential Lab, which will implement an evaluation model for content providers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2023

Nondegree upskilling still hampered by lack of awareness

Of those not pursuing alternative paths, most said they would have considered them if they knew about them in the first place.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2023

Slack’s ‘Ranger Week’ of training could represent a growing trend

Organizations have begun to realize the need for a more targeted approach to build in-demand skills, a source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2023

‘Post-industrial economy’ requires investment in employee development, report says

An ongoing talent scarcity will force companies to focus on reskilling, retention and AI to fuel growth, according to The Josh Bersin Co.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2023

7 ways to strengthen leadership succession and development

Corporate boards are focusing more on leadership succession and development programs, yet rising leaders are in the dark about their own advancement pathways and opportunities. Learn how to close the knowledge gap.

By Fran Maxwell, Managing Director Global Lead, People Advisory and Organizational Change & Johnny Martinez, Director People Advisory and Organizational Change • Oct. 16, 2023

AI curiosity is an opportunity for employers to offer L&D, report says

While leaders are more likely to receive AI guidance, less than a third of nonmanagers receive guidance at all, the Adecco Group said in its report.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 10, 2023

AWS launches training institute to tackle the cloud skills gap

While the program is open to individuals, AWS expects interest from enterprises looking to upskill existing workforces. 

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 10, 2023

Internal mobility jumps when employers prioritize skill building, report says

Numerous career development options can help employees and build organizational resilience at the same time, LinkedIn says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 3, 2023

Soft skills vs. hard skills in upskilling – Bridging the disconnect between employer and employee priorities

HR execs can advance upskilling by closing the gap between worker and company skills needs.

By Dave Barnett, Chief Administrative Officer, DeVry University • Oct. 2, 2023

Employers see $7 ROI for every $1 spent on leadership programs, report says

Leadership development investment varies by industry, including the amount and who receives training and coaching.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 26, 2023

Speed of AI ubiquity has workers fudging resumes in ‘desperation’

Employees are enthusiastic about AI training, however, creating a potential development opportunity.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2023

Gallup: Rising number of college-educated workers admit ‘FOBO’ due to AI

Although fewer than 1 in 4 U.S. workers worry about technology replacing their jobs, the percentage of college-educated workers who expressed fear of becoming obsolete, or “FOBO,” is on the rise.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 20, 2023

Significant upskilling gaps exist for women, people of color

Only a third of workers think employers are doing enough to prepare employees for the future of work, according to a DeVry University report.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 20, 2023

Employer learning programs may be missing the mark

While a majority of employers surveyed said they are confident they can develop people’s skills, employees agreed “to a far lesser extent,” Cornerstone OnDemand said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 19, 2023

Survey: Entry-level staff want clear direction on leadership mindset

C-suite execs and entry-level employees differ on how effectively their company communicates what it believes is needed to develop strong leaders, a GE study found.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 13, 2023

Quality jobs encourage advancement, learning, workers say

Those with high-quality jobs were significantly more likely to say their employer provides them with the training needed to advance in their careers, a JFF report said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2023

Are new grads ready? Employers don’t think so.

In some cases, the problem isn’t workers not being ready but that they have different expectations for work compared to their older counterparts, experts said.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 5, 2023

Worker confidence in AI may be growing despite unease about the tech

HR and technology professionals believe generative AI will create more demand for their skills, according to a report from consulting firm Robert Half.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 31, 2023

Which AI skills are in demand?

While generative AI is comparatively newer in the AI space, the search for AI skills has troubled employers for some time.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 29, 2023

NEST, skilled trades industry leaders launch council to address labor shortage

The Skilled Trades Advisory Council is intended to drive awareness and promotion of the trades and help the facilities management industry meet workforce needs.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 25, 2023

Manufacturers provide extensive on-the-job training but are slow to adopt credentials, study reveals

Many employers admitted they don’t understand credentialing or its current value in the market, according to Workcred.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 22, 2023