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If skills are evolving faster than your skilling strategy, we can help you pick up the pace. Let’s navigate the future of HR together: https://guild.com/compass

Being dynamic isn’t just an HR mantra — it’s a proven driver of business performance. Ready to drive impact? Start with a new approach to talent development. https://lnkd.in/gwmww5wC

2025 is HR’s “prove it” moment. Like marketing in 2015, HR is under pressure to show how people investments drive business results. Rebecca Biestman joins Fast Company to explain why CHROs should be looking to yesterday’s marketers for tomorrow’s strategy ?? https://lnkd.in/e9H9r-4m

By 2030, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled due to a lack of qualified talent. The solution? Smarter, more flexible learning pathways built for manufacturing. Purdue Global and Guild are pioneering stackable industry-aligned courses and micro-credentials to help workers upskill at their own pace — without the rigid commitment of a four-year degree. These programs: ? Provide modular, industry-aligned training for entry-level and experienced roles ? Allow workers to "stack" courses toward advanced credentials ? Focus on in-demand technical skills and human-centered skills like problem-solving This model is a game-changer for manufacturing’s talent pipeline — giving workers real opportunities for mobility while solving critical skill shortages. Learn more about how industry-aligned skills bundles are changing the future of workforce training: https://lnkd.in/gg2KBrRz #FutureOfManufacturing #MicroCredentials #TalentDevelopment

Guild has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work US! Guilders don’t just show up — they shape what’s possible. This recognition reflects the incredible culture our team has built rooted in impact, inclusion, and continuous growth. We're proud of our employees who embody Guild's mission every day. Thanks to our amazing team for your commitment and passion! #GPTWcertified #GPTW #CompanyCulture

Spotlight on a difference maker: David Mafe, SPHR. When UCHealth launched its tuition-free education program, the response was immediate — nearly 1,000 employees enrolled within months. Why? Because when you remove financial barriers, opportunity follows. UCHealth is tackling healthcare labor shortages head-on — prioritizing pathways into clinical roles, increasing retention, and ensuring their workforce reflects the communities they serve. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gb5bN3_s

Which untapped talent pools are you missing out on? Candace Twiggs highlights that workplace flexibility, mentorship, and clear career pathways are essential for attracting and retaining more women in these roles. Companies need to: ? Build mentorship and returnship programs ? Strengthen partnerships with organizations like WiM & SWE ? Foster truly inclusive workplaces beyond flexible scheduling How is your company tackling this challenge? https://lnkd.in/gKGrpVXv #WomenInTech #Semiconductors #DiversityInSTEM #HRLeadership

Flexible, practical, and built for real life — that’s the future of learning. Stackable micro-credentials let workers build skills without hitting “stop” on their careers. Check out the full interview about the role of micro-credentials in employee development and organizational innovation with Paul J. LeBlanc, former President of Southern New Hampshire University and the head of the board at Matter and Space: https://lnkd.in/gB_ME8Vy

Degrees shouldn’t be a debt sentence. At Spectrum, they aren’t. 100% tuition-free education means employees grow — without the financial burden — while the business grows stronger with new skills. The result? ? 13,000+ employees enrolled ? More likely to stay and get promoted ? Real skills = real opportunities unlocked When employees win, the business wins. Read how Spectrum is making it happen??

We pulled the latest must-know stats on the future of work so you can spend less time reading and more time leading. Here are the headlines: ?? Fewer young workers. By 2039, we’ll see 15% fewer 18-year-olds entering the workforce each year.? ?? Retirements are accelerating. In the next decade, 30% of the population will be at retirement age. ?? AI isn’t replacing all jobs — it’s creating new ones. AI is expected to create 1.8M net new jobs by 2030 But without reskilling, companies won’t be ready to fill them.? ?? Hiring won’t solve this. By 2032, we’ll have 6 million more job openings than people to fill them. ?? Half of the top 8 barriers to business growth are talent-related. Skills gaps— not AI —are the real roadblock. So, what now? The companies that win won’t wait for the workforce to fix itself. They’ll invest in skilling now to create the talent they need. Which of these stats surprised you the most? ?? #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #Upskilling #WorkforceStrategy