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Progressive Insurance gives interns an entry-level lesson in the new reality of office work
Rather than eliminate its internship program, Progressive retained it as its interns joined the pandemic-riddled remote workforce.
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Communication in the time of COVID: tips for effectively engaging with employees
Whether teams are on the front lines or sitting at a laptop in a makeshift home office, everyone is vital to making it through this challenging time. Now is the time for leaders to beef up their communications skills and look to colleagues to share what they need.
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Skills aren’t soft or hard — they’re durable or perishable
The heavy focus on short-term ROI and the delivery of narrow skill sets oft-evangelized in L&D circles may well be the source of the “skills shortage” industries face today. Approaching training from a durable-skills-first perspective empowers talent to make dynamic, longer-term contributions to an organization.
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5 things you should be doing for your virtual internship program
Internship programs are essential to business owners and students alike, and it’s important to have a clear transition for interns to work virtually in 2021.
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Why businesses need an internal career marketplace for skills, ASAP
Think of it as the ultimate database to discover not only who in your organization has what skills, but also who is developing what skills — and how far along they’ve come in their development.
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The Reskilling Revolution versus the ‘clay layer’
A Reskilling Revolution is a necessary and noble goal, but its execution will collide with populations that are not prepared for change and do not view lifelong learning as key to their future success.
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Psychological safety leads to better managers and teams at this major enterprise
Research finds digital behaviors that encourage psychological safety are linked to high-performing managers and engaged teams.
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The skills gap: technology first
Mind the gap: Whether it be skills, competencies or the space between you and the train, these gaps are critical to identify, especially when it comes to technology.
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Personalizing performance, not learning: lessons from mass customization
Applying principles of mass customization in L&D design and leveraging digital learning transfer technology can greatly accelerate the impact rate of mission-critical training.
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Mentors: Keeping talented women career-focused in uncertain times
Developing agility and adaptability in leaders is the name of the game for both individual and corporate growth.