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Your Guide to Creating an Employee Development Plan That Works
Once, employees came to work with a specific skill set and they might have remained at that level for much of their career. Today, things are different. Employers (and employees) demand more dynamism in the relationship. This is exemplified in many ways. For instance, today’s employees expect their employers to provide them with development and […]
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The Power of Social Learning in Today’s Workplace
When you think of learning in the workplace, chances are good you picture something formalized. An employee uses the learning management system to complete a course, for instance. Or maybe you think of a new hire shadowing someone more experienced as they learn the ropes. Those are certainly valid examples of learning, but, today, there […]
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Addressing Your Organization’s Skills Gap: A Guide for Businesses
The term “skills gap” has become something of a catchphrase today. However, that does not rob it of its meaning or value. Many industries are seeing a shortfall of critical skills necessary for business processes and success, and there is a very good chance that your business falls within that group. Closing the skills gap […]
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How to Loop Employees into Career Path Development
The employment landscape has changed a lot over the past few decades. We’ve seen the end of an era – when employees worked for one employer for decades, to eventually retire with a pension. We’ve seen the rise of something new and arguably better – an era where employees are unafraid to jump ship if […]
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Sabbatical Learning and Its Role in Employee Development
When it comes to employee development, do you immediately think of your LMS? That’s natural, and today’s learning management systems can offer an immense amount of value and traction. However, you should also look beyond defined modules and courses when it comes to in-depth employee development. One tool that you may not have considered (or […]
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The Types of Performance Measures to Gauge Performance and Progress toward Development Goals
The entire point of your L&D initiative is to help employees develop and grow. However, without a way to measure progress toward those goals, it is impossible to gauge success or determine if the employee needs a helping hand. The good news is that there are simple, effective ways to set goals and guide the […]
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10 Tips to Accelerate Employee Development
Employee development is the foundation of success for your entire organization. This is how you close skill gaps, retain key talent, and help people grow into new positions. However, it can be a slow, laborious process at times. It does not have to be that way, though. While your employees will always need to put […]
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Skill Gap Identification: The Key to Strategic Employee Development
What is the single greatest hurdle your organization faces? For most, it is the prospect of undiscovered skill gaps within the workforce. Without the right talent with the required skills, it becomes impossible to move forward. While there will always be skill gaps, it is critical that those gaps are seen, understood, and planned for. […]
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Sighting the Target: Employee Development Best Practices
What is the key to running a successful organization? The right product? Great marketing? A thorough understanding of your competitors? Those are important, certainly, but they are not the most critical thing. That title goes to your employees. Without human talent, your organization does not exist. It’s as simple as that. When seen in this […]