According to the 2021 “Workplace Learning Report” published by LinkedIn Learning, the trend of companies embracing learning and development (“L&D”) is becoming more widespread . Two-thirds of global L&D professionals questioned noted their activities are focused on rebuilding their organization’s learning culture.
Within these reformative efforts, the top priority for 59% of L&D professionals is upskilling and reskilling initiatives, a 15% increase from June 2020.
Reconsidering workplace learning
A useful barometer for the status quo around mid-career education is employees, as they frequently experience economic transformation most tangibly. While companies may still be evaluating the benefits of workplace learning, a recent study from American pollster Gallup showed 57% of US workers indicated their willingness to participate in upskilling programs.
These statistics clearly show the emergence of a global trend to reconsider workplace learning and adopt a culture of education, with more developed markets leading the way.
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