Learning

Employees say compliance training is ‘disconnected’ from real life

When compliance training reflects real workplace scenarios, it helps employees recognize misconduct and feel more comfortable speaking up, one expert said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2026

Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

5 minutes with New York Life’s CHRO

A former securities regulator, Joanne Rodgers is ready for a new challenge: artificial intelligence.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 27, 2026

Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy

Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 26, 2026

Millennial loyalty hinges on ‘career path clarity,’ research suggests

Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 22, 2026

Is the traditional career ladder broken?

Some workers are rejecting the career ladder in favor of “portfolio careers,” Randstad said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 20, 2026

Employees say narrative-based performance reviews are the fairest

Workers aren’t always sure how to improve when given numerical feedback, the study found.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 13, 2026

How Sprouts gamifies employee training

Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 13, 2026

What does a learning leader look like in 2026?

A report from the Association for Talent Development paints a portrait of today's L&D professional — but the role also may be ripe for evolution.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2026

DOL back-wage recovery hit 5-year high in 2025, despite closing fewer cases

The Wage and Hour Division released an analysis of its 2025 data, also drawing attention to two updated video series on the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 8, 2026

What will employee learning look like in 2026?

One expert said learning will become a “business imperative" this year.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 6, 2026

Companies reinvest AI productivity gains into more automation

In the search for greater ROI, businesses are using AI to further automate research and upskilling, according to EY.

By Scarlett Evans • Jan. 5, 2026

Top 10 learning stories of 2025

Workers sounded off about the need for more training and just how great a role the onboarding experience plays in their retention.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 23, 2025

Community colleges are training the next generation of manufacturing workers

Rutgers University explored how community colleges are responding to regional workforce training demands. Clark State College and Columbus State Community College are among those partnering with local manufacturers. 

By Michelle No • Dec. 19, 2025

Workforce policies could address talent shortages, report finds

Federal and state policies can strengthen work-based learning, leverage partnerships and address the digital skills divide, JPMorganChase says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2025

Coursera to acquire Udemy to create $2.5B MOOC giant

The companies pointed to their complementary offerings and demand for AI skills training.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2025

Employers want proof: Are candidates ready for the job?

While degrees can be general indicators of preparedness, employers also want specific evidence workers can perform, a Western Governors University report found.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 16, 2025

Leadership should not be a ‘sink or swim’ experience

New leaders are expected to manage conflict, communicate expectations clearly and more — without ever learning how, writes Jerame Johnson, an HR lead in the entertainment industry.

By Jerame Johnson • Dec. 15, 2025

‘Autonomy crisis’ may be leaving workers burned out

Instead of continuing to treat growth opportunities for workers as optional, view them as essential, the University of Phoenix white paper said.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 11, 2025

Workers are serious about L&D, but heavy workloads hold them back

Training is no longer a “nice to have,” but a business necessity for retention, a recent survey showed.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 9, 2025

Education Department outlines potential Workforce Pell regulations

A draft of regulatory language shares how programs as short as eight weeks could begin qualifying and remain eligible for Pell Grants.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2025

Talent development pros want more training, too, research shows

Data analysis skills, in particular, could help learning leaders improve evidence-based decision-making, ATD says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 4, 2025

A critical but overlooked skills gap is undermining U.S. business. Here’s how to close it.

Organizations are pouring more resources than ever into workforce development programs, yet one critical competency — language — continues to be overlooked.

By Tammy Thieman • Dec. 3, 2025

The case for ‘a deliberate redesign of the people leader role’

McLean & Co. research found the role needs to be reimagined to allow leaders to focus on “enabling people, fostering resilience, and translating strategy into meaningful action.”

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 2, 2025

AI use is ‘happening in silence’ amid lack of training, survey finds

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers say their organizations encourage them to use AI at work, yet a third of those workers don’t receive training.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 25, 2025