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Skills Training Surges As Hiring Priorities Change

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Skills-first hiring is an approach to recruitment that is picking up steam on LinkedIn, and it’s a trend that could entirely reshape the labor market. are planning to improve skills with online instruction this year. The survey reveals that Gen X and Millennial representation in talent pools also increased by 8.5

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Has Employee Training Gotten Dull? Use Gamification to Enhance It

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Employee training can often feel dull and tedious, especially if you are working remotely and doing it in a vacuum. Instead, many companies are turning to gamification to spice up professional development. During corporate employee training, gamification often entails adding points, badges, and rewards. billion in 2020.

Training 258
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Practical Skills Now More Valuable to European Workers Than Degrees, Amazon Study Says

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In a significant shift in career development preferences, more than half of European workers (54%) now believe that on-the-job skills training or apprenticeships are more valuable for preparing people for work today than traditional university degrees. France, Italy, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland.

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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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How can companies address the skills gap and ongoing talent shortage in their industry?

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The modern business landscape is facing a significant challenge: a growing skills gap and a persistent talent shortage across various industries. Companies are finding it difficult to find qualified candidates with the necessary skills to fill important roles as technology changes quickly and job requirements change.

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Financing the Future: How Green Energy Investments And Coworking Companies Will Reshape Commercial Real Estate

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Across various sectors, including coworking, there is a growing demand for “green skills”; however, coworking companies face capital constraints that inhibit their potential to further aid in the transition to a low-carbon economy. of workers are reported to have green skills, there’s a noticeable demand.

Finance 284
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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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McKinsey & Company determined that 75% of employers admit that a stigma surrounding mental health issues exists in their workplaces. The need for this (and the gap in the market for training) resulted in the development of an organizational body, called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). What is Mental Health First Aid?

Health 306