RESHAPING THE LEARNING FUNCTION TO BRIDGE TALENT GAP

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The article focuses on new approaches to reshape learning function of employees in order to bridge talent gap in various organizations in the U.S. With the convergence of continued business expansion and the multiplicity of talent challenges confronting the business sector, a new kind of learning department is developing. New learning organizations will emphasize on-demand, informal learning, which helps employees to reach the level of expertise faster. Meanwhile, the new organization is driven by talent and leadership gaps, critical skills shortages, and corporate culture. To gauge the effectiveness of the program, short questionnaires and self-evaluations are used, in which participants are asked to briefly describe how the program affects their job performance.

The article focuses on new approaches to reshape learning function of employees in order to bridge talent gap in various organizations in the U.S. With the convergence of continued business expansion and the multiplicity of talent challenges confronting the business sector, a new kind of learning department is developing. New learning organizations will emphasize on-demand, informal learning, which helps employees to reach the level of expertise faster. Meanwhile, the new organization is driven by talent and leadership gaps, critical skills shortages, and corporate culture. To gauge the effectiveness of the program, short questionnaires and self-evaluations are used, in which participants are asked to briefly describe how the program affects their job performance.