Based on a panel discussion of learning industry professionals at SilkRoad Connections 2014 User Conference, this presentation highlights 5 trends in learning that emerged during the session. Hear how technology is impacting learning in a variety of organizations and industries. Topics include: Integration Mobility Engagement Compliance Analytics

1. Industry Trends in Learning
Featuring insights from SilkRoad Connections

2. As the global
economy improved
post-recession, the
talent churn began in
earnest and
companies are
competing to conquer
their skills gaps and
retain the best people.

3. Integration
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Mobility Engagement
Trends
Complianc
e
Analytics
In response, employee learning and development is exploding into new
frontiers outside the once-a-year, classroom-based training course. HR
professionals in all industries should note the following five learning
trends: integration, mobility, engagement, compliance, and analytics.

4. One-off training sessions that
exist in a bubble are quickly
disappearing. Instead,
organizations are creating
learning initiatives that tie
directly to company strategy
and employee goals and
performance.
Through the use of
automated tools,
organizations can assess
which training initiatives are
necessary for both individual
and company success.
Integration

5. Mobility
Leveraging personal mobile
devices, employees can learn
anytime, anywhere, and
material can be customized
to their specifications. Not
only is training increasingly
virtual, but it’s also more
experiential - with multiple
people involved including
senior mentors, project leads,
and colleagues in other
departments and geographic
areas.

6. Engagement
Multiple studies have revealed that managers who receive strong supervisory training have more
engaged and satisfied employees. Furthermore, when organizations show that they are willing to
invest in an individual and guide their career over time - with targeted opportunities to skill up -
that employee will develop a sense of loyalty and equate the organization with their professional
growth and success.

7. A major benefit of an automated learning
management system is ensuring that
employees have completed required
trainings and supervisors have reports at
their fingertips when auditors come calling.
Organizations are reducing the risks of
non-compliance with a more proactive
implementation of mandatory trainings and
more frequent progress monitoring.

8. Organizations have collected employee data for
years, but 2014 is seeing more of them
integrate this information into meaningful
learning plans. The plans detail each
employee’s existing skillset and the training
they need to make the most significant
contribution to the company and their role.
Analytics

9. About SilkRoad
SilkRoad® is a leading global provider of
cloud-based, end-to-end talent
management solutions that enable
customers to find, attract, develop, and
retain the best talent. The award-winning
SilkRoad® Life Suite® includes Talent
Acquisition, Talent Development, and
HRMS solutions that are delivered through
a Talent Portal to drive greater
engagement, collaboration, and user
adoption. The suite is easy to deploy, easy
to use, and affordable for businesses of
every size. Visit www.silkroad.com for
more information.
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