Nothing strikes fear into a training manager’s heart quite like the word “ROI.” Trying to prove to leadership that a training program is paying off financially is a daunting task: direct evidence may be scant, company leaders might not understand training, and your budget may be on the line. But... more
When we talk about reskilling, we usually start with the fact that many workers won’t have their current jobs in a few years. Their position might be terminated, automated, or be otherwise fundamentally changed by a rapidly shifting market. But what if jobs themselves are about to change? Several recent... more
They generate your organization’s revenue, they’re the face of your company, and they work hard to grow your company. Clearly, being in sales isn’t a walk in the park. The job is notoriously high-burnout; sales representatives face looming sales quotas, potential rejection, and the need to make commissions on sales.... more
Inclusion. What is it and why is it important? You’ve seen the stock imagery with models – sorry, diverse businesspeople – fist pumping in business meetings because their workplace is so successful and inclusive. A manager with her hand on an employee’s shoulder “being inclusive.” People of all nationalities and... more
Are you a manager or person who hires people into a team? Have you ever considered that the people you’re advertising to might not be neurotypical? In fact, have you actually considered that a neurodivergent candidate might be a great person for the job role you last advertised? And now... more
The last two years have been a lot for workers. Pandemic stress, paired with shifts in the job market have meant that more workers are burning out, and more have been re-examining their lives and careers. If another disaster were to hit tomorrow, would they be happy at their current... more
The labor market has undergone a dramatic shift in the last year. Unemployment is at an historic low, and it’s a job seeker’s market. That also means it’s a learners’ market — learners have long seen training as a perk, so they’ll be shopping around for the best learning experience... more
Training is enjoying a well-deserved, heightened status in many organizations. It’s now well-researched, well-experienced, and as a result, confirmed that training is key to developing and maintaining a high-performing, future-ready workforce. Here’s some real-world inspiration of how Litmos customer, Russell Mineral Equipment (RME), achieved increased engagement, maintaining 99% compliance and... more
It may be hard to believe, but at more than half of companies, the learning strategy is not very well-aligned with business objectives. We’ve seen it in study after study here at Brandon Hall Group. What makes it so unbelievable is that it means most learning programs exist for relatively... more
In the last two years, a record number of people have left their jobs. Some did so unintentionally — in the first year of the pandemic, unemployment soared to a level not seen since the 1930s — and some did so purposefully, leaving work in 2021 during the Great Resignation. While the... more
