The skills gap has led more employers to prioritize abilities over degrees in hiring. Non-degree holders are often wrongly assumed to lack skills, yet make up 70 million US workers. Remote and hybrid work also necessitate new approaches to training for engagement and impact, forcing companies to double down on L&D despite continued resource limitations.
Initiatives like skills-based hiring and robust development programs, can expand talent pools. Training should align to strategy and workflows for relevance and short, frequent sessions are critical amid declining attention spans.Fun elements boost retention, as does leadership modeling. Existing team skills can offset costs through internal training.
With acute talent shortages, tapping non-traditional talent and upskilling employees is critical. Rethinking degree requirements, strengthening development, using internal experts, and modernizing training deliverables can optimize programs for today's needs. As work evolves, so must learning, to engage employees in achieving business and personal growth goals.
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