Proof Point
Global LinkedIn survey found increase in employers implementing learning and development programs in 2018 to train employees, compared to 2017
Learning Resources Used to Train Employees
2017 – 2018 (percentage of respondents)
| Note: | Data based on LinkedIn survey of 4,000 professionals worldwide, including 1,200 learning and development or human resources professionals, 400 people managers, 200 executives, and 2,200 learners from North America, Europe, and Asia |
Proof Point Findings
- Increased Interest in L&D – More employers interested in implementing learning and development programs to hone employees' skills and talents in 2018 compared to 2017
- Most Used Internal Resources – Employers more inclined to use internal resources, such as in-house classes (85%) and online training (71%), than external resources to train employees in 2018
- External Training – Online education programs (67%), conferences (59%), and instructor-led classes (59%) among top external resources that will be leveraged by employers to develop employees in 2018
- Key Drivers – Include increasingly shifting work requirements, greater spending on corporate training programs, expanding accessibility of online learning platforms, and lack of workers with up-to-date and specialized skills
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Date Last Updated |
April 18, 2018
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