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Chief Learning Officer is a multimedia publication focused on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce.
Agile companies can react faster, adapt more rapidly to meet the evolving demands of the business landscape and leverage new ideas for a competitive edge, resulting in increased innovation. A recent Deloitte study found that companies with a continuous learning culture are more than 46 percent more likely to be first to market, 36 percent […]
When budgets are tight and headcount is down or constrained, where do companies go to impact customer success and business results? The learning and development team. However, they are in the same situation. The answer is to drive training through subject matter expert-led peer learning, where employees get involved to help increase productivity and efficiency. […]
Join us as we speak with Jennifer Young, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at TD Bank, about improving company culture and building the right skills for a leadership pipeline. During this conversation, we will cover: Implementing a strong culture through leadership skills development. Building resilient teams while navigating organizational changes. Retaining top talent in […]
Despite increased focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and investment in training and development programs, many companies are struggling to develop inclusive leaders and to make progress against DEI metrics such as retention and promotion of employees from underrepresented groups. During this webinar, Torch will share insights from their recent research on the importance […]
Incoming employees to any organization nowadays expect a strong onboarding program whereby they are equipped with the right balance of technical and human skills needed to perform the role with excellence. In this engaging session, Adam Morettin, group vice president of learning and development, and Kelly Bush, vice president of clinical education, share how U.S. […]
With 2022 coming to a close, two things have become apparent: the importance of workforce mental health continues to elevate, and the conversation around worker’s emotional well-being is here to stay. But are you truly in tune with the realities of what employees want and need? Have your organization’s mental health efforts held steady against […]
For organizations the world over, the past years have required adaptation and flexibility. The Great Resignation and the concurrent turbulent talent market have created a hyper-competitive environment for employers trying to hire or retain talent. At the same time, signs of an economic downturn abound, and cautious leaders are starting to implement hiring freezes or […]
Plan a stellar 2023. Deliver high-impact people development programs, align your budget to achieve your goals, and report actionable ROI. But how? Join us to learn how to leverage data to demonstrate the effectiveness of your programs. We will share real-world examples of how organizations can crack the ROI code for their people development programs. […]
Initially, the pandemic forced many organizations and their teams into survival mode. As time passed, however, many organizations got more creative with their solutions, products and offerings. Looking forward, what is the learning leader's role in helping to unleash people's creativity, and how can we create psychologically safe spaces where people feel safe to experiment […]
Nearly three years into a major shift to a virtual delivery model for learning programs, we’ve embraced virtual environments like Zoom and Teams. But both L&D leaders and learners have recognized the limitations of those platforms, particularly around creating a learning environment that not only feels like an in-person classroom, but also offers the flexibility […]
As a result of volatile economic conditions, business leaders are forced to implement organizational transformations to remain competitive. When leaders drive these complex transformations from the top down without asking their employees for critical feedback, they are often unsuccessful. To move forward and lead change, senior leadership must engage their workforce in conversation and discuss […]
Why are we all so busy but feel like nothing gets done? Unproductive meetings, endless emails, and reports-for-the-sake-of-reporting aren’t the definition of meaningful work—they’re the result of complexity. Complexity is killing companies’ ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time. With the rise of remote and hybrid […]
Organizations spend more than $366 billion annually on leadership development worldwide. Yet 75% of companies say their leadership programs are not very effective, and only 11% report having a strong succession plan to fill critical leadership roles. To make matters worse, more than two-thirds of workers report that the worst part of their lives is […]
Over the past several years, particularly in North America, there has been a more widespread awakening to the many inequities and inequalities present in all areas of society, including our workplaces. In 2020, many organizations pledged a stronger commitment to DEI efforts and establishing an inclusive workplace culture. But these aren’t simple endeavors, and there […]
Julia Boorstin was 13 when her mother told her that, by the time she grew up, women could be just as powerful as men: “captains of industry, running the biggest companies.” Unfortunately, when it comes to gender equity, conditions have not changed as much as her mother had hoped. But female leaders all over the […]
Collaboration looks different for every organization, and it looks different overall than it did three years ago, as many more companies are implementing permanent hybrid work models. While the flexibility of hybrid work can be a great benefit, it complicates how we collaborate, communicate and contribute in the workplace. In 2020, Google coined the term […]
Employees need to feel supported in every step of their mental health journey. It’s becoming more and more common to see mental health and wellness programs as part of an employee benefits package, but do they really work? Join us as Tracy Clemente, Sr. Benefits Manager at Chegg, Lauren A. Lee, PhD, VP, Clinical Product […]
In recent years, organizations have invested heavily in building coaching cultures. One of the most robust recent global studies cites nearly $3 billion dollars spent annually for organizational coaching initiatives, such as coach-skills training for managers. To maximize the impact of coaching practices and cultures, some innovative and dynamic organizations are starting to add a […]
How can we attract, develop, engage, and retain our people? How does learning fit into the modern talent ecosystem? And, what are the learning touchpoints and pillars that really matter? Last year we brought together some of our most innovative L&D leaders to answer these questions. And together we developed a picture of the core […]
The upheaval and challenges of the pandemic, the move to hybrid work and the push for big upskilling and internal mobility initiatives have finally given L&D leaders the seat at the table they’ve long been seeking. They are being tasked with larger, more complicated strategic challenges, and this requires them to develop their own personal […]
At Section, we've partnered with more than 150 companies to develop and retain high performers. We've found that successful L&D programs share one characteristic: FOCUS. When employees are presented with too many courses, they simply don't engage with them. Completion rates are low and impact to the business is zero. Instead, we recommend focusing on […]
Join our webinar on the 2023 Talent Trends where we explore the top 10 HR trends shaping talent acquisition and retention. Our research surveying 900 global HR leaders highlights a shift towards prioritizing value creation, business impact, and workforce agility. Career coaching and skilling are also critical, with a focus on closing skills gaps and […]
As our expectations of leaders have expanded, so, too, must the way we develop those leaders. How are top performing organizations meeting this challenge, and what can we learn from their example? That is the question a new Harvard Business Review Analytic Services report, sponsored by Torch, sets out to answer. It explores how leadership […]
Your organization is only as strong as its weakest manager. The manager is the driving force behind employees’ personal and professional development, the fearless leader of hybrid/remote teams and everything in between. But perhaps most importantly, managers have a huge impact on employee engagement, and ultimately can be the major factor in an employee’s decision […]
Have you ever thought about applying for Chief Learning Officer’s prestigious LearningElite Awards program? Have you applied in the past, and now you're looking for advice to strengthen your 2023 application? The LearningElite program honors the best organizations for learning and development. For more than a decade, this robust, peer-reviewed ranking and benchmarking program has […]
In today’s environment, L&D teams are often tasked with accomplishing more, with fewer resources. Nearly every organization needs to cut costs, yet training is still a necessity, for both mandatory topics, and retaining and investing in talent. Investing in off-the-shelf content can help L&D do more with less, but it can be hard to decide […]
You might have a clear vision of how and where to implement VR training in your organization, but there’s still a road block: making the business case. The decision to implement VR company-wide requires buy-in and budget. In this webinar, John Merrifield, Strivr’s Head of Brand & Business Development, breaks down how to get stakeholders […]
In today's ever-evolving business landscape, it's crucial to stay up to date with the latest technology trends, particularly those that could have a significant impact on your organization's bottom line. Two such trends that have been taking the tech world by storm are Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Understanding these technologies and their […]
The metaverse means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some say it’s the blending of the digital and the real worlds, or the augmentation of experience with a digital layer. For learning, it can allow people to practice (even tasks or roles that are rare, dangerous or expensive) in collaborative […]
The enterprise of today places greater emphasis on efficiency and productivity. In a workplace increasingly reliant on software, this is driven by employees’ interaction with a myriad of applications they use to get their work done. A majority of L&D leaders recognize this has also led to a growing digital skills gap in the workforce. […]
Have you ever thought about applying for Chief Learning Officer’s annual Learning in Practice Awards program? Have you applied in the past, and now you're looking for advice to strengthen your 2023 application? Since 2003, the Learning In Practice awards have recognized learning leaders who demonstrate excellence in the design and delivery of employee development […]
A sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion strategy requires metrics that allow HR and talent professionals to help business leaders understand the current state of DEI within their organization, track its progress and stay accountable to established DEI goals. And yet, the 2021 Gartner Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Functional Benchmarking Survey found less than half of […]
Who says limitations are a bad thing? The best innovations come from times of change and resource constraints. Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink, will show you how to use disruptive thinking and build agility to turn problems into possibilities. Don't just survive during times of great constraint - learn how to use “micro thinking” to […]
41% of the workforce left their jobs last year due to lack of career advancement. Employees today want companies who will prepare them for the future. But how do they know which employers are invested in their career potential? What leads to the next job? Most importantly, who will help them get there? Employers aligning […]
Developing and retaining skilled employees is critical for success in today's hyper-competitive business landscape. But how can you be sure that your learning programs are genuinely impacting your business outcomes? Without the right analytics, you risk wasting resources, missing opportunities, and falling behind the competition. Don’t let your learning program be a bottleneck that hinders […]
Ironically, connectivity is the thread holding your business together. Yet, could you easily create a map of all the tools and technologies that work together to keep your business afloat? How about all the skills present (and missing) across your workforce? Or the inner workings of the skill supply and demand chain in your organization? […]
While facing challenges including limited budget and securing support from leadership, HR and L&D teams must get creative to solve organizational challenges with less. In this resource constrained environment, it’s important to leverage tools and development tactics that are able to solve multiple challenges at once. During this webinar, Torch Head of Behavioral Science Insights […]
The global economy is starting a downturn. Efficiency will be the top priority of organizations. That means employees will be expected to do more, with less. Work happens on software in the modern workplace. For businesses, it is critical to empower their workforces to get the best out of their software application stack to be […]
ISO is set to release its first comprehensive standard on learning and development metrics. The standard includes 19 metrics for small- and medium-sized organizations and 52 metrics for large organizations, as well as definitions for all metrics and examples of their use. The recommendations are organized by five types of users and by three types […]
Games and gamification have been hot topics in the learning industry for years, but we have only just scratched the surface of their potential. We believe games are the most powerful tool and strategy we have to challenge, immerse, energize and engage learners. Join Rich Calcutt, Senior Learning Consultant and Games Specialist, and Andrew Joly, […]
Investing in internal talent mobility has been a growing trend, and the benefits are numerous: Efforts in this area can help organizations attract and retain talent, develop more diverse pipelines, fill open roles and bridge critical skill gaps amid the labor shortage. Autonomous career paths or “tracks,” career and leadership development opportunities and growth initiatives, […]
To stay competitive, it’s crucial for organizations to leverage skills data to gain deeper insights into the capabilities of their people. Skill data lends a new level of granularity to talent management, empowering organizations to be more agile as market conditions demand it. Yet, initiatives focused solely on skills management can be complex to implement, […]
According to Gartner, organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new-hire retention by 82 percent, increase productivity by more than 70 percent and improve overall employee performance. Is your onboarding program achieving these results? If it isn’t, join us as we explore how to use design thinking and personal development principles to create a comprehensive […]
From Josh Bersin to Donald H Taylor, skills and skills-based management are near the top of every L&D trend list in 2023. So how can you take skills data and use the insights to inform your learning and people strategy? Brandon Brodkin from Watershed provides expertise on how to make sense of your learning ecosystem […]
Join Keegan Walden, Torch’s Co-founder and Chief Science Officer and Tramel Dodd, Senior Director, Talent Enablement at Reddit for a conversation about how to think about building a people development program that scales and drives impact for its participants and the organization. Key Learning Objectives: • How to think about coaching and mentoring as a […]
As learning and development professionals, we know the “one-and-done” approach to leadership development is a surefire way for leaders to quickly forget what they’ve learned and not implement it into their day-to-day work. Yet, due to business demands, time constraints or budget concerns, companies still deliver leadership training as a one-time event with the hope […]
Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the power of modernizing IT skilling through collaborative learning! Organizations are facing budget constraints amid fears of recession, and many will need to explore more focused approaches to bridging skills gaps, according to a recent Harvard Business Review article. One of the biggest developments in this space […]
According to a recent poll from CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation, 90% of adults say the U.S. is experiencing a mental health crisis, but our mental healthcare system is not equipped to support the demand. When it comes to the workplace, employers are eager to provide employees better access to mental and emotional health […]
Organizational investment in coaching has grown substantially in recent years, with good reason: Businesses need managers who can lead teams through change, stress and economic upheaval. And executive coaching can prepare leaders and leadership teams for transition and growth and help them level up their management skills. However, a growing body of research indicates that […]
Employees working remotely create health and safety challenges for organizations, and the issue can be more acute in small to mid–sized organizations where it is common for one individual to wear several hats, including safety coordinator. With almost 92 million Americans working from home at least one day a week, companies struggle with how to […]