Tag: skills
Digital Workplace
Will Remote Work Cost the US Jobs?
Some say remote work and rising wages are sending jobs outside of the US. Is the forecast true?
Learning & Development
Want to Retain Employees? Invest in Training and Upskilling
Employees are looking to acquire new skills to better support their employers. Why aren't HR leaders jumping at the opportunity?
Learning & Development
Do All Employees Need a Working Knowledge of Code?
Tim Cook suggested that everyone should have a rudimentary understanding of coding. Should we focus on problem-solving first?
Talent Management
Hire For the Full Spectrum of Competencies
Companies should be looking to hire and develop employees for competencies beyond the functional baseline. Here's why.
Learning & Development
Corporate Learning Finally Has a Seat at the Table
The last two-plus years pushed employee learning to the top of the corporate agenda. Are L&D professionals ready for the spotlight?
Learning & Development
Knowledge Is Power: A Guide to Improving Employee Training and Development Opportunities
Providing engaging, enriching employee training and development opportunities can help you attract and retain top performing employees.
Learning & Development
Learning Platforms Are a Goldmine of Business Data
Learning platforms can identify high potential workers, where there are looming skills gaps and which employees might be at a high risk of leaving.
Talent Management
Why Assessments Are the Next Big Thing in Talent Strategies
HR leaders are struggling with turnover and retention in today's employment market. Here's why assessments may be a game-changer.
Talent Management
Is It Time to Automate Your Workforce Skills Taxonomy?
A growing crop of technology providers aim to document the state of workforce skills and provide companies with what's needed going forward.
Talent Management
How Dropping the Degree Can Solve Your Recruiting Challenge
Eliminating the college degree requirement in hiring can broaden the pool and find hidden gems. Here's how to start.
Learning & Development
Is Content Still King in Corporate Learning?
The case of HR tech company Cornerstone shows that content is not just a commodity in today's skills-driven workplace. It's a source of competitive advantage.
Learning & Development
Training Can Close the Technology Skills Gap
When you can't hire the talent you need, take another look inside. Here's how two firms created a pipeline to transform raw talent into seasoned professionals.
Learning & Development
Skillsoft Introduces New Assessment Tool to Identify Workforce Skill Gaps
The Boston-based company aims to help organizations identify the current state of workforce skills and recommend individualized growth plans.
Learning & Development
Do We Have a Global Digital Workplace Skills Crisis?
Salesforce’s Global Digital Skills Index takes an in-depth look at the findings based on what 23,000+ workers across 19 countries say about digital skills.
Learning & Development
How Learning Influencers Advance Your Company's Skill Development
When influential employees promote their favorite courses or learning content, it inspires admirers to follow their lead and creates a learning culture.
Leadership
The 2 Most Critical Leadership Skills of 2022
Leaders must continue to be emotionally intelligent, practice empathy and build resilience as employees begin to return to some sense of normality.
Learning & Development
Pearson Aquires Credly to Boost Digital Skills Offerings
The $200 million deal shows the growing importance of digital credentialing for workforce skills.
Learning & Development
Find Your Learning and Development Influencers
Adding social features to learning and development platforms can turn learners into influencers and help skill-building content go viral in the organization.
Talent Management
What to Do About Tech Skills Shortages
COVID-19 exacerbated many problems in the workplace, with recruitment and talent retention being two of the big ones. Here is how to make it better.
Employee Experience
6 HR Skills & Traits to Successfully Manage Digital Transformation and Disruption
What are the skills and competencies that human resources professionals need to support digital transformation within their organizations.