Today, the tech industry is facing a growing talent shortage. As technology rapidly advances and traditional education falls behind, tech companies are forced to address the problem head-on. This begs the question, could tech self-correct the skills gap? To attract, develop, and retain skilled talent, tech companies must adopt a multi-pronged approach. This approach involves […]

Metaversities are helping learning and training become more efficient, accessible, and engaging—especially in hybrid and virtual environments. But you may ask yourself, “what is a metaversity?”  The challenges of online learning have forced organizations to rethink how to create impactful, immersive learning experiences for better information retention. Many forward-thinking universities and corporations are already reaping […]

Reasons why cross-training is beneficial are plentiful. Cross-training benefits companies and employees by preparing them to overcome unexpected challenges and helping them become more efficient. The last few years have taught us employees and employers should prepare for unprecedented changes. Training employees on skills and procedures outside their day-to-day roles creates an agile, adaptable workforce […]

Manufacturing employers are facing a critical talent shortage. Up to 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030. There are a few things every employer in manufacturing should know when it comes to addressing this talent crisis. The manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving, and employers are looking for talent with a broad range of […]

Building a solid corporate learning strategy has never been more critical. The corporate learning and development (L&D) industry is expected to reach $487 billion by 2030 as organizations attempt to close the growing skills gap.  Companies struggle to find effective corporate learning practices to keep up with rapid changes in the economic landscape, technology, and […]

Predictive learning analytics (PLA) allows L&D teams to reduce scrap learning in their programs. Organizations have realized most of what’s learned in training programs isn’t retained or used on the job, otherwise known as scrap learning. PLA combats this by helping companies anticipate individuals’ future learning outcomes. As with any modern business investment, L&D professionals […]

VR learning is providing instructors with new ways to measure the success of their educational programs and understand how to improve them. Instructors, professors, and corporations worldwide are adopting VR as an impactful learning tool. 26% of organizations are already using VR to train employees. In addition, the global AR and VR market could reach […]

Employee experience is becoming a top priority for businesses to counteract turnover and foster a positive company culture that directly impacts their bottom line. The last few years have seriously challenged our previous notions of what makes a company a great place to work. Following an unprecedented mass resignation and heightened conversations around work-life balance, […]

Immersive technology tools are transforming the way we work and learn. Coaches and independent trainers, in particular, are adopting immersive technology to create a more engaging and practical learning experience for their clientele. These tools allow coaches to design and deliver training that brings their clients’ skills to the next level and prepares them for […]

XR technology tools are being adopted in universities as professors strive to provide students with immersive learning opportunities that increase engagement, teach complex concepts, and provide a safe space to practice skills.  Extended Reality (XR) encompasses Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. These technologies are becoming mainstream in the ways […]