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making progress on making industry more courses are an easy way to bring continual
inclusive. education to the workforce.
7. Ongoing learning 8. Worker safety
Experts predict that within coming decades, Workplace safety standards have long been a
the higher education system may shift hot topic in industry. The work world has come
towards long-term learning models. Instead a long way from widespread child labor and
of obtaining terminal degrees, future dangerous factory conditions, however there
professionals may revisit college years is still a long way to go.
after graduation to learn the latest skills and
information. Workplace learning trends are After the mass-health scare that was
bound to follow suit. COVID-19, there is likely to be more emphasis
on safety in many workplaces, including
Professional development is already white-collar jobs. There is likely to be a
experiencing a similar transformation. Gone change of attitude in using sick days. In a
are the days when folks spent their whole post-pandemic world, coming to work while
life in a single company, or even a single sick is more likely to be seen as a liability
industry. A competitive job market means than a mark of commitment. Workspaces
that professionals need to stay informed to would do well to keep some of the increased
stay employed and advance their careers. safety precautions in place, such as better air
Workers are calling for their employers to filtration systems, plastic dividers, and easy-
provide that education. A 2019 LinkedIn access sanitizing stations.
Workplace Learning Report found that 94%
of employees would stay at a job longer if After the pandemic caught so many
organizations off-guard, more companies
employers provided training and development are likely to invest in disaster-preparedness,
opportunities.
and prepare plans to protect workers and the
According to the 2021 LinkedIn Learning company in case of large-scale emergencies.
Report, learning and development
professionals have taken on a more prominent Final Thoughts
role in organizations by helping employees The work world changes constantly, and
adapt to the seismic changes in the work savvy employers keep an eye on the trends.
world. Re-skilling and up-skilling have Embracing workplace trends gives companies
been some of the top priorities in workforce the opportunity to build more innovative and
development. progressive organizations, and attract talent
As remote work increases, so does virtual and media attention in the process. Some
learning. Remote learning is convenient trends turn into business standards, while
for employers and employees alike. Online others merely provide a break in routine.
modules and training videos ensure a Either way, new concepts are worth checking
consistent level of training for employees, and out and trying, because novel ideas just may
these self-guided courses allow staff to learn revolutionize your operation.
on their own schedules and paces. Digital teambuilding.com
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