Have you ever caught yourself rereading the same email three times before realizing your mind had wandered, or finishing a training module only to wonder, Wait, what did I actually learn? That moment of awareness is metacognition in action, and it’s one of the most powerful yet overlooked skills employees... more
Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has reshaped the way we work. Generative AI has quickly become a workplace staple, helping teams write, code, and analyze faster than ever before. Now, the next wave of AI is beginning to roll in: AI agents. Unlike traditional generative AI, which responds... more
As the summer sun fades and the year enters its final stretch, a new trend is taking over social media feeds: The Great Lock In of 2025. This Gen Z-driven movement is all about intense focus and dedication to personal and professional goals. But is this just another fleeting internet challenge,... more
As a leader in a mid-market company, you operate in a unique space. You’ve made it past the startup phase, but you’re not an enterprise behemoth. Now, you’re facing new challenges associated with the rapid growth and increasing complexity that comes with being mid-sized. The need to do more with... more
In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s almost fall, which means that our favorite TV shows are back! Cliffhangers, romance, laughs, drama: fall TV is all about giving you stories to enjoy from your couch while the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter. Well, guess what? Remote learning can do... more
Sci-fi movies like Iron Man, I, Robot, and Terminator II might come to mind when we think of humans working with AI. These films imagine potential futures where humans and machines team up (or clash). But human-AI collaboration isn’t just science fiction; it’s already part of everyday business. From customer... more
Despite economic uncertainty, 72% of companies surveyed as part of the KeyBank Middle Market Sentiment Report maintain an optimistic outlook for the year ahead. This same report shows that companies are choosing to focus on elements within their control, such as improved efficiency and technological improvements. Economic uncertainty and rapid... more
Burnout is no longer a buzzword. It’s a workplace crisis. Surveys show that more than 8 out of 10 employees are at risk of burning out this year, and 77% say they’re already experiencing it. Engagement in the workplace is slipping for the first time in years, and experts are... more
In many organizations, workplace learning has traditionally meant formal training programs such as classroom sessions, eLearning modules, and workshops. While these experiences have value, they only represent a fraction of how people truly develop skills and knowledge on the job. The 70/20/10 model offers a more holistic perspective, helping L&D... more
As technology evolves and markets fluctuate, building a workplace learning program may feel like a monumental challenge. Amidst organizational change, L&D teams may face budget cuts that limit their resources and place unprecedented constraints on the way that they train and develop within and across the enterprise. Dr. Jill Stefaniak,... more
