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Caroline Avey

In this study we’ll explore the idea that learning can happen anywhere. We’ll study how organizations are supporting informal learning; how (and whether) they are measuring and tracking this type of learning; motivating employees to take the initiative to learn on their own; and challenges and benefits of self-directed learning. Specific types of informal learning will include mentoring, memberships in professional groups, stretch assignments, networking, and online learning resources (i.e., gamification, etc.).
Key findings from the report include: 
• Average number of informal learning opportunities offered by organizations is 5
• At 33 percent of organizations, informal learning makes up more than half of the total learning
• 35 percent of organizations measured the effectiveness of informal learning
• 51 percent of respondents believed use of informal learning will increase in the next two years
 
 

ATD RESEARCH:  Measuring Informal Learning

In 2021 ATD Research published the State of Healthcare Training, which provided benchmarking data on key healthcare training indicators, delivery methods, techniques, and technologies. In this updated report we’ll expand the definition of healthcare to include all sectors of the industry as defined by the global industry classification standards. This would include healthcare equipment/supplies, healthcare providers and services, healthcare technology, biotechnology, life science tools/services, and pharmaceuticals. This is an expansion of what was considered healthcare in the 2021 study (acute care hospitals and nonacute facilities).
Some key data points we will be covering:

The average direct learning expenditure in healthcare organizations is $963 per employee.
On average, employees at healthcare organizations used 19.5 learning hours per year.
70 percent of respondents used at least one type of learning technology in their training programs.
75 percent of respondents were at least moderately affected by staffing shortages.

 
Primary Capability Covered: Business Insight
Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) point of professional development toward initial certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD and CPTD credentials. 
 