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Graduates Feel Unprepared, Want More Learning Opportunities At Work

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When deciding on where to work or whether to stay at a job, 66% of employees in the survey believe learning and development (L&D) opportunities are “absolutely essential and valuable,” revealing that upskilling is a very important element to attraction and retention efforts in the workforce.

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Frontline Workers Eager for Learning and Development Opportunities

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workforce, are showing a high interest for learning and career development. A staggering 93% of frontline workers are keen to learn and grow in their roles. According to a recent study published by Kahoot! frontline employees, who make up 70% of the U.S.

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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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A New Wells Fargo Survey Reveals Two-thirds of Americans Are Concerned About Finances. This Is How Families Can Reset

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2024 Wells Fargo Money Study results The survey, conducted in collaboration with Versta Research, asked 3,403 American adults and more than 200 teens ages 14 to 17 to share more about their attitudes toward money. Teens are stressing, too Speaking of those younger generations, half of the teens surveyed admitted they had lied about spending.

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How Do You Train And Retain Tech Talent? Use Podcasts, Says CEO Jen Grogono

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People don’t read as much as they used to, many dislike meetings, and audio-based communication increases understanding 500% vs text-based learning resources. . By serving employees podcasts over PowerPoints, employees can listen anytime they want, using a familiar application that doesn’t require any ramp-up or training.

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

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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). MHFA offers short programs for people, including employees, to learn and implement mental health assistance skills.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Apprentices are generally those who are new to a field and interested in learning more about the specifics of how to do a certain job within it.

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