The evolving landscape of corporate learning emphasizes trends like AI-driven learning, soft skills development, microlearning, learning in the flow of work, data-driven learning, and personalized experiences. Businesses adopting these approaches will foster adaptability and enhance workforce motivation by 2025.
SkillsWave Provides a High Impact Way to Build Skills in Companies to Increase Employee Retention and Drive Better Outcomes [KITCHENER] July 2, 2024—SkillsWave, maker of an upskilling platform for businesses serious about skills, has officially launched. The business is a spin out from D2L, which incubated and grew the original Wave platform into a full…
D2L Wave to Become Standalone Company, SkillsWave [KITCHENER, June 20, 2024] D2L, a global learning technology company, announced on April 3, 2024 that it entered a binding letter agreement to spin-out D2L Wave (“Wave”). It will become SkillsWave Corporation (“SkillsWave”), an independent standalone company on June 29, 2024. John Baker will be the executive chair…
The U.S. job market has nearly 9.5 million open positions with only 6.5 million job seekers. Companies can address this by investing in career pathing, which aligns employee growth with organizational goals and aids in filling roles and enhancing retention.
Steve Cadigan discusses the evolution of jobs from classified ads to today’s focus on skills. He emphasizes the importance of upskilling for employee retention, internal mobility, and creating career security, advocating for a cultural shift towards learning and growth in organizations.
Employees across generations increasingly seek continuous learning opportunities for career advancement, including manager training and digital resources. Organizations that adapt to these expectations can enhance retention, attract talent, and foster a growth-oriented work culture.
Employee retention is a significant challenge, with many employees considering leaving their jobs. Investing in corporate learning and upskilling can enhance employee satisfaction, create growth opportunities, and establish a continuous learning culture, ultimately improving retention and attracting top talent.
In Episode 7 of The Skill Shift, Amanda Winters discusses workforce challenges and strategies to build talent pipelines. She emphasizes data’s importance in driving policy and initiatives like micro-credentials, aiming to enhance economic mobility and workforce adaptability amidst changing job markets.