Learning and development

5 timely insights for HR leaders about the post-pandemic labor market

What began as a temporary crisis has evolved into lasting transformation, with permanently altered workforce dynamics that continue to reshape how organizations attract and retain talent.

This skills-focused L&D approach is centered on clarity, not content

L&D isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous flow. In today’s fast-changing world, this expert says HR teams must focus on what drives impact now, not what might help later.

HR’s Rising Stars: Elevating through education at Dell

Gabrielle Rodman, global program management lead for the technology company, is modernizing leadership development and employee training with a focus on retaining high-potential talent.

Want to build a workforce with AI fluency? A chief people officer’s playbook

"HR's responsibility is to help employees understand not just what AI is, but how it can support their growth," says Amy Mosher, chief people officer at HR tech platform isolved.

Coaching in a skills-short, AI-rich era. Plus news from Upwork, Deel and more

“AI can mirror back what you say … but it can’t yet fully replicate the empathy, nuance and real-world experience that a skilled human coach brings,” says this workplace expert.

Scaling corporate learning: Lessons from LAZ Parking’s 4,000-location LMS rollout

LMS implementation requires equal attention to technology and people. “Change that happens to people rarely sticks, but change that happens with people results in much better outcomes,” says this learning pro.

Number of learning days: Is there still value in this traditional measure?

The number of learning days per employee is a good example of a measure that may appear dated in light of recent advances. Yet, it can still drive real impact when combined with other outcome measures and analytics, these experts write.

Why this CHRO says it’s time to ‘destroy’ traditional workplace culture

Traditional strategies for developing workplace culture—which are brought to life through recognition, L&D, benefits and more—aren't working for frontline employees.

Developing emerging talent? How this program earned 92% retention success

This chief people officer says early career employees share the same motivations as previous generations, but they need purpose-driven opportunities. Here's how she created a program to develop the org's best emerging talent.

What does a (real) continuous learning culture look like?

Traditional learning and development isn't going to cut it anymore. A deeper shift is needed that changes what it means to continually learn.

The bold shift to a skills-based workforce: A CHRO’s perspective

Citizens has been migrating to a skills-based workforce for several years. Get the story about what works, and what doesn't, from the org's CHRO.

3 ways HR can help orgs cultivate the crucial skill of adaptability

With so much in business transforming, adaptability isn't just a desirable trait, it's a crucial human survival skill that HR leaders can promote.

What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

In HR Executive's What's Keeping HR Up at Night? research, HR professionals shared how an environment of change is reshaping their priorities heading into 2025.

Why ‘fauxductivity’ is taking hold, and what HR needs to do

With more employees admitting that they are "faking it" at work, one expert dives into why, and how HR can promote employee wellness and a stronger culture to combat this trend.