In a recent survey of knowledge workers across five countries, digital transformation company The Adaptavist Group uncovered some eye-opening findings about an intergenerational workforce. Let’s dive in: Writing tools cause tension: Half of respondents who are 50 and over feel annoyed when younger colleagues don’t have a pen. Emojis cause bewilderment: A third of all…
Learning and development professionals are in the hot seat to help employees develop both AI and durable human skills, according to LinkedIn’s 2024 Most In-Demand Skills Report. And today, more than half of LinkedIn members hold jobs that stand to be disrupted or augmented by AI — which means a great deal of upskilling and…
When it comes to learning about generative AI, employees want a lot more than what companies are offering. According to the 2024 Workplace Learning Report, 80% of employees say they want to learn more about how to use AI in their work. But other LinkedIn research has found that only 38% of U.S. executives are…
Employee career development has emerged as a critical factor in organizational success as businesses strive to attract and retain top talent. Managers must play a pivotal role in fostering an environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally. Younger workers are particularly in need of career support — yet nearly half (47%) of Gen Z…
Recruiters have been on something of a wild ride these last few years. Talent acquisition professionals have had to staff up, scale down, upskill, reskill, shift gears, and master groundbreaking new technology (we’re talking about you, generative AI). Through it all, they’ve leaned into skills that are mainstays of the job, including sourcing and interviewing….
If you’re looking to create a culture of inclusivity at your company, one simple thing can help: Learn how to say people’s names. “While mispronouncing an employee [or coworker’s] name may appear to be innocuous,” writes MIT Sloan Management Review, “it comes at a great cost. Proper name pronunciation is an often overlooked, readily attainable,…
Gen Zers, Millennials, and Gen Xers all share the exact same top three priorities, and in the exact same order. Only Baby Boomers buck the trend: Impact is actually their second-highest priority, followed by flexibility in third place and work-life balance in fourth. At first glance, this chart seems to follow the same pattern we…
What emerges is a clear focus on tech skills: C++, C, MATLAB, and Java are all programming languages, while Canva and SOLIDWORKS are software tools for graphic design and 3D design, respectively. While some coders might worry that generative AI (GAI) is coming for their jobs, recent studies have suggested they’ll be among the most…
Today we announced that our LinkedIn Premium subscribers – Premium Business and Premium Careers – are up 25% year-over-year and it’s now a $1.7 billion annual business. New capabilities and AI features have helped to accelerate growth and bring new value for subscribers. You can read more in this post from Daniel Shapero, Chief Operating…
As artificial intelligence transforms how we work and plan our careers, those of us in learning and talent development have an updated mission: helping people and organizations adapt and thrive in this new era. The 2024 Workplace Learning Report is here to help. And if there’s one most important takeaway this year, it’s this: To…
It’s a watershed moment for the business world and how it builds and develops workforces. Three tectonic events — the lightning-fast rise of generative AI, the shift to a skills-based approach to talent, and the bringing together of TA and L&D for a holistic approach to talent management — have arrived to make this a…
Jobs are changing, even if we’re not changing jobs: The skills required to do the average job globally have been projected to change 51% by 2030 (since 2016), and the rise of generative AI is expected to accelerate this change to 68%. Talent leaders have an enormous role to play in helping people develop the…
If you’ve recently hired a new employee whose salary is higher than an existing employee in the same role, we’ve got news for you: You need to have a compensation conversation with that existing employee, ASAP. “Employees whose pay increased soon after the addition of a higher-paid coworker tended to stay in their jobs a…
Recruiters know better than anyone how remote work expands the available talent pool by allowing companies to hire individuals outside of their home base. Offering flex work options also helps companies improve their employer brand. While recruiters don’t set remote work policies, they can demonstrate the importance of preserving flexible work arrangements by gathering data…