Tag: L&D

Who Do Employees Turn to for Career Advice?

Having trusted internal mentors for employees to turn to for career guidance can be an extremely valuable asset for businesses, particularly when it comes to long-term employee retention and succession planning. A recent report from Enhancy—based on survey data from 1000 respondents—sheds some light on where employees tend to turn when it comes to career […]

Non-Skills Benefits of Employee Learning and Development

Hopefully, it’s evident that one of the primary reasons companies spend time and resources on learning and development is to develop and improve the skills of their workforces. While that may be the most obvious benefits of L&D programs, there are numerous ancillary benefits that are often overlooked. Engagement and Retention One of the biggest […]

New Data Explores Trust Gap Between Execs and Employees

Creating a harmonious workplace where trust flourishes between employers and employees is crucial for aligning incentives and driving employee engagement. Unfortunately, that trust is often hard to find in the business world. Growing Trust Gap Recent insights from PwC’s Trust in US Business Survey emphasize a significant trust gap in Corporate America—a gap that, if […]

Potential Disruption for Employee Training Industry

The corporate learning industry, valued at $340 billion, is on the brink of significant disruption. Emerging technologies and evolving workplace demands are reshaping how companies approach employee training and development. This blog post explores some of the factors driving this transformation and what it means for the future of learning and development (L&D).  The Role […]

Is There an Employee-Employer Gap Regarding Value of Corporate L&D?

A recent survey conducted by edX involving over 800 C-suite executives and 800 employees reveals a significant disconnect between employees and employers regarding the value of learning and development (L&D) programs. While 84% of employees expect their employers to provide necessary training and education, 51% of executives view existing L&D programs as a waste of […]

Employees Don’t Think College Adequately Prepared them for the Workforce

In a recent survey conducted by Go1 and shared with Fortune, it was revealed that many employees are questioning the value of a bachelor’s degree in today’s job market. The survey, which included input from more than 3000 employees from the US, UK, and Australia, found that nearly half of the respondents felt that universities […]

That’s a Wrap on HR Learning & Development Week 2023

From November 13 to 17, we spent a full week focusing on learning and development! As the week comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at all our online events and digital resources that helped HR leaders level up employee training. Monday Panel Discussion | Building a Learning Culture: Optimizing L&D for a Successful Workplace […]

The Importance of Practicing Presentations

From time to time, a worker may be called upon to give a presentation, such as a simple review of lessons learned to a small team following a group project or a pitch to senior executives in support of launching a new initiative.

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Significant Need for Upskilling by 2025

Technology, business, and the global economy have never been static. New developments and trends are constantly emerging, and others are falling by the wayside. This means that training must also be dynamic to account for the needs and realities of an ever-changing world, and new data suggests that this need is considerable for today’s workers […]