Learning and development (L&D) plays a pivotal role in shaping successful organizations. The logic seems simple: Equip employees with the right skills and they’ll drive stronger business outcomes. Yet many L&D leaders still struggle to demonstrate the tangible impact of their programs to the C-suite. Compounding this challenge is the ongoing skills crisis. According to
“Let’s face it,” writes Harvard Business Review in a recent article. “Who hasn’t felt bored at work at some point? Maybe you’re experiencing it right now, scrolling through HBR.org [Ed. note: Or the LinkedIn Talent blog for that matter!] to take a break.” The trouble, however, occurs when situational boredom (tuning out at the end
If your L&D team is like most, you receive more requests to create training or learning solutions than you have time for. In the words of one of my favorite mentors: “There will always be more to do than the time and resources we have available, so we need to choose wisely.” Wisely means saying
Using video to attract job candidates is nothing new, but your options to create and distribute video content have expanded. Some organizations used to make one or two highly produced employer branding videos annually, which required a significant time commitment and financial investment. But with a smartphone and a personal LinkedIn account, you can create
We’ve all seen the headlines about Gen Z and how they’re approaching — and reshaping — the world of work, but what’s the latest on the generation that preceded them? “Millennials were defined by a sense of arrested development,” writes Business Insider in a recent article, “a generation suffering from a perpetual failure to launch.
Let’s start with a very simple question: What makes a great hiring team? Most people would say: “Great recruiters.” And, sure, that’s definitely part of it. But the truth is, recruiting excellence isn’t just about individual skill — it’s about the collective capabilities of your entire hiring operation. Think about it this way: A world-class
The need for upskilling will only increase as the pace of workplace change accelerates. To upskill effectively, studies show learners who participate in hands-on activities both score higher on immediate post-tests and retain more information over time compared with those who received only lecture-based instruction. LinkedIn Learning now has more than 350 project-based courses for
Think about the last time you interviewed for a job. If you are like more than 90% of candidates, you probably reflected on a set of key highlights from your past, perhaps when prepping your resume. When you met with companies, you told those stories over and over. You rehearsed and refined them with every
If you’re having a hard time attracting and retaining Gen Z talent, it may be time to look in the mirror instead of pointing fingers at the latest generation to enter the workforce. A recent article from Fast Company puts it this way: “If your company is losing Gen Z talent, chances are the problem
“Pepsi: We make soda.” “Delta: We fly airplanes.” “Nike: We make sports stuff.” If those were advertisements, they’d make for some pretty boring Super Bowl commercials. Fortunately for us (and them), major brands don’t use such forgettable slogans. Neither should you. When it comes to writing their LinkedIn profile headline (that line of text that
