L&D is no longer a support function—it’s a strategic necessity. By investing in modern, employee-centric training approaches, businesses can achieve sustainable success while empowering their greatest asset: their people.
Cathy Brand recommends using a blend of customer feedback, employee self-assessments, and performance metrics to identify gaps. She suggests conducting regular skill audits to highlight areas where the team might need improvement.
Learning techniques such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) are being increasingly integrated into corporate training programs. These technologies offer a more engaging, efficient, and impactful learning experience than traditional methods.
As HR leaders focus on evaluating and adopting HR technologies, particularly generative AI in 2024, it becomes crucial for business leaders and HR professionals to understand how this technology can enhance future-ready skilling strategies.
Many professionals struggle to find time for learning amid their regular job responsibilities. Loud learning can help by normalizing the dedication of work hours to skill development, encouraging a healthier work-life balance, and reducing the stress associated with learning outside of work hours.
As work environments continue to evolve, managers must possess robust communication and leadership skills to effectively guide their teams through changes and adapt to new technological innovations. Upskilling is essential to ensure that managers can successfully navigate and implement these transitions.
Sustainable practices boost a company's reputation and streamline supply chains, reducing environmental impact. With mounting pressure to address climate change, HR plays a vital role in steering organisational sustainability efforts.