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Introducing our State of Enterprise Skilling Research, an in-depth look at the skill gaps affecting the global workforce and the talent development initiatives that will help organizations and employees remain agile, competitive, and successful. Key findings highlight that a lack of time, lack of options, and poor leadership support are the top barriers to upskilling. This underscores the need for organizations to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation and provide relevant, accessible skilling programs. How can we support talent to meet tomorrow's demands? Our research suggests: 1?? Encouraging regular upskilling time 2?? Multimodal and blended learning options 3?? Effective L&D modalities 4?? Clear communication of skill priorities 5?? Benchmarkable skills to align talent development with business goals Learn more about our research findings and how you can leverage these insights to transform your skilling programs for future success in our blog. https://lnkd.in/ejsjk_MV

In 2023 alone, there were 2,365 cyberattacks, impacting over 343 million people globally. Between an increase in cyber threats, a major skilling gap in the workplace, and the rapid adoption of new technology, cyberattacks look very different today than they did a few years ago. But how can you equip yourself and your organization against future cyberattacks? Start by learning from some of the most notable cyberattacks in history. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8MmeDAS

Recently, our Chief People Officer, Ciara Harrington (Barry), discussed our newly-released State of Enterprise Skilling research with HR Brew. The study reveals that global workers' confidence at work is diminishing due to skill gaps. With only 1 in 4 employees finding their organization's talent development program effective, it is crucial for leaders to empower their teams by providing essential skills. Read the full interview to discover how we are equipping organizations with tools to upskill, reskill, and foster a more agile and adaptable workforce. https://lnkd.in/gj8YK8Vh

This month we delve into new workplace leadership, uncover the 10 learning metrics that truly matter and a few ways to encourage learning all year long.

September was an amazing month for learning! What was your favorite thing you learned this month? Keep tagging us in your badges and get a chance to be featured in next months spotlight!

With emerging technologies like #GenerativeAI reshaping the demands of the workforce, companies need to be adaptive and responsive in the face of rapid change. One thing we know about this rapid change? Power skills remain critical. Equipping individuals and organizations alike with the tools to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and thrive amidst change, power skills are the new currency of success in the modern workforce. Read our latest blog post to learn about the rest of the top 10 power skills that everyone should develop this year. https://lnkd.in/eBReShv9

Happy #NationalComplianceOfficerDay! It's time to honor the work of the compliance officers you know who strive every day to achieve an ethical and safe environment at organizations around the U.S. and beyond. To celebrate the occasion, we sat down Skillsoft's Chief Compliance Officer, Stephen Martin to hear about how his role has evolved in the past 2 years. From preparing for AI to building a proactive team, Stephen shares insights on why no day as a compliance officer is the same. Thank you for all you do Stephen! Learn more about the evolving role of the chief compliance officer here: https://lnkd.in/eCiTvBGA

Did you attend Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)'s 23rd annual conference in Texas this week? We did! You may have heard our SVP of Global Compliance Solutions Asha J. Palmer, JD, CCEP, LPEC speak about how to turn DEI buzzwords into an actionable framework or ran into one of our amazing compliance team members at the Skillsoft booth. Didn't get a chance to go to SCCE this year? Don't worry! You can still chat with one of our experts and learn all about our compliance solutions. Set up time today: https://lnkd.in/eHHhj6xm

Today, Skillsoft is excited to announce a series of enhancements to our learning platform designed to empower organizations in their transition into skills-based talent models. “We’re providing a structured approach for organizations to define and map skills, deliver role-specific learning experiences, and track progress in closing competency gaps.” Shares Skillsoft's Chief People Officer Ciara Harrington. These new features include a skills taxonomy that will help streamline talent management, an AI-powered Role Advisor tool to support delivering personalized and job-specific learning experiences for over 200 job roles, and Skill Reports that identify and address talent development trends aiding strategic workforce planning and talent management. Learn how these innovations will support business leaders in streamlining workforce planning, boosting productivity, and enhancing job satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/eJkG4iHR

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