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How L&D Is Earning Its Seat at the Table
Talent development is becoming more core to business strategy.
Examining the Value of a College Degree
With a changing economy and the advancement of technology, some are questioning the value of a college education as a means to prepare the workforce.
Equipping the Workforce of the Future
Certain skills will be required to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Here are four recommendations to help bridge the youth skills gap.
Organizations Respond to Trump’s Pledge to America’s Workers
SHRM and NRF are two of many organizations pledging to continue their commitment to preparing future employees for the workforce.
Will AI Help Close the Skills Gap?
Experts say the skills gap is here to stay, at least for the near future. Some employers are turning to AI to help close the gap — but where does that leave L&D?
Tackling the Language Skills Gap
Only 10 percent of U.S. citizens identify as bilingual. This presents a growing role and opportunity for employers.
The Digital Future Is Human
HR technology is making human skills like leadership, communication and collaboration more critical.
Talent10x: Jason Narlock Ponders Health Care Worker Shortages in the U.S.
In the latest Talent10x podcast episode, Frank Kalman spoke with Mercer's Jason Narlock about health care worker shortages.
Examining Skills Gap Perceptions
While a skills gap is widely acknowledged, perception of it varies among industry, rank, generation and gender.
Employer Tuition Assistance Exemption on GOP Tax-Reform Chopping Block
The proposed GOP tax plan would eliminate a tax exclusion for employer-based tuition assistance. SHRM members are protesting the exclusions on Capitol Hill.
Decoding Demand for Digital Skills
Coding boot camps are expanding services to serve employers as competition for employees with digital skills heats up.
Closer Collaboration with Colleges Can Close the Skills Gap
Partnerships between companies and colleges target local workforce needs and create economic opportunity.
What Can Employers Do to Fight the Opioid Epidemic?
Opioid misuse costs companies in missed work and medical costs. Here’s what they can do to solve the problem.