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As a means to effectively address Canada’s growing need for upskilling, we support the development of an all encompassing and robust skills ecosystem, one that is built on ongoing collaboration among all learning providers, learners, and employers. The success of this skills ecosystem relies on four key pillars. In the latest and final instalment of our Imperative of Up series, we explore these four pillars, and lay out an upskilling action plan for Canada. https://lnkd.in/gZHV-4ZU #canadianeconomy #upskilling #workforcedevelopment #skillstraining

💡Learning at Work Week 2024: Power to Grow This Learning at Work Week, we explore how continuous learning plays a vital role in developing our people and supporting the growth of the business. According to data from the Office of National Statistics, there are one million more professional jobs in the UK than workers with degrees to fill them. The answer? Lifelong learning. Indeed, such is the importance of lifelong learning, that the European Commission has a target that at least 60 % of all adults should be participating in training every year by 2030. Research from the University of Oxford supports this, revealing that lifelong learning will continue to be a core skill for the future workforce. We achieve this through our Learning & Development Philosophy. But what do we need exactly, to grow as people and in our careers? One of the most important factors is the foundation of positive attitudes and mindsets to learning, as Learning & Development Manager, Tanya Horscroft, and People Development Manager, Marc Belbin, explain. #LearningAtWorkWeek #LearningPower2024 #lifelonglearning https://lnkd.in/ep5dKnsz

Check out this article - How to Maximize Retention and Provide Innovative Education Benefits Through Strategic Upskilling #Humanresources #benefits #learninganddevelopment

Neglecting over-50s in the training world must change - here's how we do it! Our Senior Operating Officer, Sara Roberts CIHM spoke to FE Week about the critical need to recruit and retain older learners. With 15 years until state pension age, why do so many over-50s feel their learning days are over? Employers, training providers, and society must shift the perception that learning is only for the young. Older workers bring invaluable experience and knowledge, crucial for futureproofing industries. Tailored, inclusive, and flexible training programmes are key to keeping their careers vibrant and fulfilling. Read more via the link below.

Want to succeed in your career or branch out into a new one? A short, university-accredited micro-credential course is an easy way to upskill and make yourself more marketable to employers and recruiters. "The outdated vision of higher education being front-loaded after school has really shifted to a better understanding of the fact that many of us need to dip in and out of higher education throughout our lives, throughout our careers, to better enable us to adapt to our changing world and our changing workplaces.” - Nora Trench Bowles Recently Nora Trench Bowles (Head of Lifelong Learning, Skills & Quality at Irish Universities Association) and Fiona Gamble (MicroCreds Project Lead at Trinity College Dublin) spoke to The Irish Times about the importance of lifelong learning and how #microcredentials can help more people to engage with formal, accredited learning shortly and flexibly that fits around their current commitments. James Sullivan (Client Services Manager at Cpl’s Talent Evolution Group) also highlighted how #microcredentials can benefit both learners and enterprise. "Employers are aware of the importance of retaining and developing their talent. Utilising micro-credentials for upskilling purposes provides greater internal mobility opportunities, which in turn helps ensure employee retention within the company,” he explained. #DCUmicrocredentials #MicroCredsIE #microcredentials #lifelonglearning #upskill

Employees are increasingly turning to social media and online platforms to learn and develop critical soft skills, with 62% of UK office workers using these methods. However, only 44% strongly feel they possess the right skills for their roles, indicating a need for more effective soft skills training. Employers should leverage modern learning tools and methods to deliver tailored soft skills development that meets the expectations of today's workforce. Read more in this article: https://bit.ly/3VvqP0W #EmploymentLawReview #SoftSkills #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Move CPD from a Tick Box to Value-Add! Is your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme just another box-ticking exercise? It doesn’t have to be! In our latest blog, we explore how organisations can transform CPD from a mandatory task into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. For individuals, CPD means acquiring new skills, staying ahead of industry trends, and boosting career prospects. For organisations, it drives better productivity, employee retention, and success. Here’s a snapshot of what we cover: Strategies to identify and address skills gaps Designing effective and engaging CPD programmes Creating a culture of continuous learning Measuring and reflecting on CPD outcomes By aligning CPD with organisational and individual goals, it becomes much more than a compliance necessity—it becomes a value-add process that drives growth, innovation, and success. Ready to elevate your CPD approach? Read the full article on our website here https://lnkd.in/ee_yBsvj, and discover how Tahdah can help you turn CPD into a transformative experience for your organisation. #CPD #LearningAndDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #Training #WorkplaceLearning #LearningCulture

'The rapid pace of innovation and reduced shelf life of technical skills mean that our training system and employer investment often fail to equip learners with the essential skills needed for success. The launch of Skills England, which aims to identify gaps and address the fragmented and outdated skills landscape by creating a unified framework that brings together businesses, educational institutions and local governments, is a welcome step in the right direction.' #SkillsGap #WorkforceDevelopment

"Investment in knowledge, education and training of employees to increase competence is the best investment you can make." 👏 We are proud to offer our partners, thanks to our regular PackSynergy Learning Academy sessions, a diverse platform to educate and develop their teams. Recently, we received valuable feedback from Ajda Lesjak, the Managing Director of Edit, one of our valued PackSynergy partners. Ajda shared her impressions of our Learning Academy and we took the opportunity to ask her some interview questions: ✅ What role does employee training play in the success of your company? Ajda Lesjak: "I think that any investment in knowledge, education and training of employees to increase competence is the best investment you can make. New skills or consolidation of existing skills definitely contribute to the self-confidence and competence of colleagues, which also leads to greater and better sales. From our experience, we can say that every investment in education does not always show only economic effects, but a range of other effects, such as employee satisfaction and loyalty." ✅ What specific benefits do you see from your employees participating in PackSynergy's online learning academies and what general benefits does the exchange in the PackSynergy network bring to your company? Ajda Lesjak: "We see many advantages in participating in Packsynergy's online learning academies and exchange of knowledge within the Packsynergy network: The exchange of good practices, information from markets, ways and models of work, organization... All this keeps us in touch with a far larger and diverse cross-border global area than a company that is limited to only one, local market. Sometimes you don't know who to turn to, because it's the first time you encounter a matter in your industry. Of course, you can't ask your competition for advice, so it's essential that you have business partners all over Europe who may have already encountered a similar situation. Until now, we have always had the feeling that all members of Packsynergy are here with the same purpose - to help each other and expand the business. Whenever we needed some advice, the response was really good, so we are grateful to be part of such a large and successful association." Thank you Ajda Lesjak for the interesting insights and your honest feedback!🤝 If you would like to find out more about the PackSynergy network and its added value, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eXBCaBJV #packsynergy #network #edit

It's time to address the global skills gap and enhance competitiveness. Businesses should adopt a skills-first approach to talent management. Udemy's Bill O'Shea explores how tailored workplace learning programs to learner profiles will change engagement, retention and career development... #diversity #learningprograms #retention https://lnkd.in/ecDTbzCR