In 2013, 52% of employers stated that their top business challenge was hiring and retaining talent. As this business challenge shows no signs of letting up any time soon, companies must rethink their approach to talent management. Strategic HR learning talent management MORE

Traditionally, the role of the learning and development (L&D) function was plain to see, evident first in various course catalogs and instructor-led classroom training and later in e-learning that was essentially classroom training transferred online. Learn more. MORE

Traditionally, the role of the learning and development (L&D) function was plain to see, evident first in various course catalogs and instructor-led classroom training and later in e-learning that was essentially classroom training transferred online. Learn more. MORE

The future of learning is digital—but are organisations ready to make the transition? The only sustainable competitive advantage is an organisation’s ability to learn faster than the competition.”. Learning experts recommend four best practices: 1. Develop L&D skills. MORE

He gained so much recognition for his sales swagger that other reps started asking to go on calls with him, and his manager eventually promoted him to sales trainer. That’s when his career shifted to the learning and development field. Central Learning Function. MORE

Digitization has fundamentally changed the way we work, communicate, and learn. The always-on employee is giving rise to new opportunities for learning and development (L&D), and organizations that are not quick enough to grasp this potential will be left behind. Second, in a connected world, leveraging the employees’ network and their own experiences is a far more effective way to build a culture of learning. Designing a learning experience. MORE

And after interviewing all the global training leaders we’ve worked with about their experiences in looking for and choosing the right learning solution, we thought we’d share our findings with you. Here’s what we learned from Frank. 1,300+ learning solutions: steering through the hype. MORE

For those of us who work from home, it is often a struggle to connect with the senior executives at your organization and talking on the phone or doing a video chat can only accomplish so much. Later that day, I sat down with a few of our partners to learn more about their strategies. MORE

Other highlights of the event include: Ron Hovsepian, Skillsoft’s Executive Chairman , kicked off the day with a comprehensive overview of SumTotal’s operating strategy for the coming months. Develop intelligently, mindful of the current challenges employees face daily. MORE

We don’t just talk about progressive talent management; we live and breathe it. Some initiatives are wildly successful right from the start, while others provide us with valuable insight and learning to move forward with. Today, I want to talk “learning paths.” MORE

In the ever-changing world those who succeed never stop learning. The American Society for Training and Development found that companies that offer comprehensive training have 218% higher income per employee and a 24% higher profit margin than those who pay less attention to training. MORE

When it comes to learning and development, younger generations have a different outlook and set of priorities than those who have come before them. With the internet at their fingertips, both Gen Z and millennials have grown up with the ability to learn at the click of a button, so it should come as no surprise that on-demand learning is a priority for them at work, as well. A recent Gallup poll found that 87 percent of millennials say on-the-job development is key. MORE

According to Deloitte’s 2017 Global Human Capital Trends report, learning technology is also changing rapidly. As learning professionals, we cannot afford to do the same things in the same way and hope our audiences learn and positively change their behavior and outcomes. MORE

Like everyone, as head of a global talent and training organization, I have constraints: time and budget. Your: Learning Management System. Professional Development content was one long list. The team came up with a My Development campaign. MORE