Linear career progression is a thing of the past. The past almost two years of global disruption and the ongoing talent retention crisis have further increased the need for organizations to think of employee career progression along a lattice instead of the more traditional ladder. What do learning and development teams need to be thinking […]
Learning delivery methods and practices are evolving, and learning teams have been forced to get more creative than ever before during this time of great disruption. What does experiential learning look like in virtual and hybrid workplaces, and how are organizations measuring the ROI of these efforts?
“Spirit of inquiry” is generally defined as a persistent sense of curiosity that informs both learning and practice. How can learning leaders cultivate a psychologically safe environment where learners feel comfortable being their authentic selves and questioning the status quo, ultimately driving organizational innovation and creativity?
Remote experiential learning — sounds kind of like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The concept of learning by doing naturally invokes thoughts of a hands-on, collaborative experience, especially in certain industries. But if the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Pivoting to deliver successful, engaging, impactful […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion has been on organizations’ radar for some time, but in the wake of months of civil unrest and simmering racial tensions in 2020 and 2021, it’s become a bigger priority than ever before. And now, addressing the big B — belonging — within organizations is something that employees demand and strong […]
What truly motivates today’s employees? According to LinkedIn Learning’s 2021 Workplace Learning Report, when it comes to Gen Z and younger workers in particular, it’s all about career growth. And that requires placing an emphasis on upskilling and reskilling people for the jobs they have now and the ones they will want in the future. […]
Metrics and data are paramount in helping organizations gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their L&D programs. As businesses are placing increased emphasis on upskilling and reskilling their workforce for the future of work, what should they be measuring to ensure their initiatives are having the desired impact on skill gaps?
In the midst of The Great Resignation and widening skill gaps, the war for talent in 2022 is real. As companies struggle to recruit job-ready employees with the required technical skills, they are being forced to rethink and streamline their hiring initiatives to ensure they get ahead in the race for top talent. But how […]
In the face of rapid technological disruption and automation, developing soft skills among the workforce has never been more important. Fueled by the pandemic, organizations are emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication skills, adaptability, active listening and other distinctly “human” skills. How are learning leaders addressing this need and what are the barriers in doing […]
COVID-19 disrupted in-person operations and forced companies to trim costs, but, according to a 2021 survey conducted by Financial Times, it has also reinforced many employers’ commitment to providing development opportunities for a broader range of their middle and senior managers. More than 25 percent of surveyed CLOs said they intend to increase their budgets […]