Preparing employees for the future: challenges for learning organizations today

For many people, a college education doesn't equate to career preparedness. Many employees find ways to learn on their own or from their co-workers. But, companies that invest in employee development not only cultivate a well-trained workforce whose knowledge and skills are better aligned with company goals, they can also help their employees feel more prepared to succeed in the future. As workplace cultures transform to emphasize continual learning, companies must address employees' need to learn - as well as generational differences in this need. Based on [this] research, [the authors...  [+] Show more

For many people, a college education doesn't equate to career preparedness. Many employees find ways to learn on their own or from their co-workers. But, companies that invest in employee development not only cultivate a well-trained workforce whose knowledge and skills are better aligned with company goals, they can also help their employees feel more prepared to succeed in the future. As workplace cultures transform to emphasize continual learning, companies must address employees' need to learn - as well as generational differences in this need. Based on [this] research, [the authors have] identified specific challenges companies face as they strive to develop a more effective culture of learning.

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