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As 2022 comes to a close, organizations globally look forward to a new year, with new goals, new approaches, and new challenges. In anticipation of the new year, we’ve put together a helpful and insightful list of the top Learning & Development trends that business leaders and professionals should be on the lookout for (and take advantage of!). These trends should be used to inform your L&D strategy, helping you optimize your training, reskilling, and upskilling efforts in 2023 and beyond.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, organizations need a plan to keep up with the pace of technological and societal change, while also ensuring workers have access to the support and resources needed to maintain and acquire new skills for the future. With an increasingly remote and hybrid workforce, these challenges may seem overwhelming at first glance. However, there exists an efficient and effective solution to this seemingly complex problem: eLearning training videos for continuous learning.

Almost 75% of employers say they have a hard time finding candidates with the soft skills their companies need. With a soft skills gap that persists across industries, business leaders and executives need to address this growing problem. Read our blog post to learn why the soft skills gap matters and what you can do about it.

In a post-pandemic world, Learning and Development has become more important than ever. Data released by Forbes shows that companies have spent billions of dollars on learning and training, yet still struggle to apply the knowledge after the fact and keep learners engaged (Scalerandi, 2021). Learning and Development professionals observe several common mistakes both in and out of the classroom. So how can L&D professionals change “course?” Address these common mistakes to make a greater impact.

A hybrid workplace, in the simplest of terms, is a model that mixes in-office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to team members. As we embrace post-pandemic operations, many organizations have identified and implemented the hybrid workplace model as best suited for their employees. Read this blog post to discover five reasons why the hybrid workplace model is beneficial.

Do you ever see a commonly used acronym in your industry and ask yourself, “what does that even mean?” We’ve all been there! Regardless of where you work, there are terms everyone recognizes, but are not always understood. SCORM is a great example of a commonly used term in the training industry. Not sure what it stands for? Read our blog post to have this term demystified for you.

As the leaves and temperatures change, so does our health routine. While summertime wellness includes fresh fruits, dips in the pool, and plenty of sunshine, caring for ourselves in the autumn looks a bit different. Cold and flu season, shorter days, and seasonal sweets can all be obstacles to feeling our best. These simple healthy tips will help all of us stay well all season long, so we can enjoy this cozy time of year!

With over half of the current workforce under the age of 40, it is necessary for learning and development leaders and professionals to tap into the things that make learning easier and more effective for this group. Microlearning, mobile learning, and credentialing are all ways to not only make learning rewarding, but attractive and engaging to this group as well. Here are five ways to engage your Millennial and Gen Z team members in learning.

An effective way to combat quiet quitting is to proactively work to increase employee engagement, especially with younger workers such as Gen Z, since quiet quitting really comes down to worker disengagement. Custom eLearning development can help tremendously with this, keeping younger workers engaged, satisfied, motivated, and productive.

Quiet quitting is tied to a lack of employee engagement and the latest challenge companies need to address. But Learning and Development opportunities can help keep Millennial and Gen Z workers engaged, satisfied, and productive.

The Great Resignation has seen millions and millions of workers in the United States quit their jobs in search of greener pastures. Organizations are now faced with the challenge of attracting, hiring, and retaining employees in an extremely competitive labor market. However, by providing opportunities for learning and development (which is exactly what workers are looking for), businesses can increase employee retention, while also improving job satisfaction and engagement for their team members.

However you view the trend of quiet quitting, it’s important to point out that this phenomenon is clearly tied to a lack of employee engagement and the latest challenge that organizations need to address. But how can companies maximize employee engagement and motivate younger workers to deliver exceptional results? Read our blog post to discover how learning opportunities can help.