Research
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Bersin - Next Generation Leadership
February 2012
In this report, we outline how corporate leadership development programs are evolving and we show how the changing portfolio of one leadership development solution provider, SkillSoft, is proof of this evolution. We also share an example of how one company, Emerson Electronics, is utilizing a next-generation solution to achieve its leader development and business goals.
February 2012
In this report, we outline how corporate leadership development programs are evolving and we show how the changing portfolio of one leadership development solution provider, SkillSoft, is proof of this evolution. We also share an example of how one company, Emerson Electronics, is utilizing a next-generation solution to achieve its leader development and business goals.
The Engagement / Performance Equation
July 2011
This Aberdeen Group study looks at 438 organizations to determine which strategies, tools and processes designed to improve engagement and performance are most effective and offers recommendations on how to use them to increase employee retention, leadership bench strength, customer satisfaction and profitable growth.
July 2011
This Aberdeen Group study looks at 438 organizations to determine which strategies, tools and processes designed to improve engagement and performance are most effective and offers recommendations on how to use them to increase employee retention, leadership bench strength, customer satisfaction and profitable growth.
SkillSoft inGenius™ Briefing
March 2011
SkillSoft has significantly added to its e-learning offerings with the introduction of a new social learning tool - inGenius. This Brandon Hall Group briefing provides an overview of SkillSoft's products and resources as well as a guide to inGenius.
March 2011
SkillSoft has significantly added to its e-learning offerings with the introduction of a new social learning tool - inGenius. This Brandon Hall Group briefing provides an overview of SkillSoft's products and resources as well as a guide to inGenius.
Taking the eLearning Leap? - Three Discoveries You'll Make Along the Way
November 2010
Many companies look into eLearning as a way to reduce costs and address the needs of a geographically dispersed workforce. It's only after they implement a program that they realize the benefits go much deeper. Here's a look at what these companies discover, and how it can enhance your training and development strategy.
November 2010
Many companies look into eLearning as a way to reduce costs and address the needs of a geographically dispersed workforce. It's only after they implement a program that they realize the benefits go much deeper. Here's a look at what these companies discover, and how it can enhance your training and development strategy.
Mobile HCM - Workforce and Talent Management on the Move
June 2010
This Aberdeen Group report examines mobile technology, the new frontier in talent and workforce management. Organizations are starting to recruit via smartphone, schedule shifts via text message, deliver multi-media learning via mobile device, and update performance reviews from online portals accessed through handheld devices. With all these new options, organizations need to understand how to utilize mobile learning technologies in the most effective way to increase efficiency and address the needs of an increasingly dispersed and diverse workforce population.
June 2010
This Aberdeen Group report examines mobile technology, the new frontier in talent and workforce management. Organizations are starting to recruit via smartphone, schedule shifts via text message, deliver multi-media learning via mobile device, and update performance reviews from online portals accessed through handheld devices. With all these new options, organizations need to understand how to utilize mobile learning technologies in the most effective way to increase efficiency and address the needs of an increasingly dispersed and diverse workforce population.
SkillSoft's inGenius™ - A Strategic Response to the Future of Learning
June 2010
Gain insight into a new approach to social learning that builds on existing e-learning platforms and resources to create a new layer of business value. This Aberdeen Group report provides an understanding of high-level drivers behind today's social learning initiatives: improving employee performance, productivity and customer satisfaction.
June 2010
Gain insight into a new approach to social learning that builds on existing e-learning platforms and resources to create a new layer of business value. This Aberdeen Group report provides an understanding of high-level drivers behind today's social learning initiatives: improving employee performance, productivity and customer satisfaction.
SkillSoft: A Staple in the Leadership Development Market
September 2009
SkillSoft has become a leading provider of online leadership development products and services. Initially recognized for the breadth of its online learning catalog, today SkillSoft's programs offer on-demand training-and have become more sophisticated and engaging than ever, according to this Bersin & Associates research bulletin.
September 2009
SkillSoft has become a leading provider of online leadership development products and services. Initially recognized for the breadth of its online learning catalog, today SkillSoft's programs offer on-demand training-and have become more sophisticated and engaging than ever, according to this Bersin & Associates research bulletin.
Achieving Real Business Value with Learning and Development
September 2008
This Aberdeen Group study of human resources, learning and line business professionals reveals the current state of learning and development, its role within talent management, and the value organizations derive from it. Read how Best-In-Class organizations use learning and development programs to grow their most critical assets and drive performance.
September 2008
This Aberdeen Group study of human resources, learning and line business professionals reveals the current state of learning and development, its role within talent management, and the value organizations derive from it. Read how Best-In-Class organizations use learning and development programs to grow their most critical assets and drive performance.
Beyond Satisfaction: Engaging Employees to Retain Customers
July 2009
Online employee training can be a key component in your strategy to engage employees. Many companies don't fully understand how employee engagement differs from employee satisfaction and how it can truly impact organizational performance. This Aberdeen Group report examines how organizations that build engagement drive success for the company, their employees, and-most importantly - their customers.
July 2009
Online employee training can be a key component in your strategy to engage employees. Many companies don't fully understand how employee engagement differs from employee satisfaction and how it can truly impact organizational performance. This Aberdeen Group report examines how organizations that build engagement drive success for the company, their employees, and-most importantly - their customers.
The Business Benefits of e-Learning in High-Growth Companies
July 2008
This research report looks at learning strategies and the use of e-learning technologies in high-growth companies - by focusing on the experiences of six such organizations. In addition, we include data from Bersin & Associate's Corporate Learning Factbook research, our annual benchmarking study on trends in corporate learning practices.
July 2008
This research report looks at learning strategies and the use of e-learning technologies in high-growth companies - by focusing on the experiences of six such organizations. In addition, we include data from Bersin & Associate's Corporate Learning Factbook research, our annual benchmarking study on trends in corporate learning practices.
All Aboard: Effective Onboarding Techniques and Strategies
January 2008
This study, conducted by Aberdeen Group, found that 84% of organizations that achieved Aberdeen's "Best-in-Class" status included a formal new hire training program in their Onboarding process. Furthermore, the findings show that new employees who participate in onboarding are able to achieve ideal levels of productivity more quickly in their new positions. Titled, "All Aboard: Effective Onboarding Strategies and Techniques," the comprehensive report is based on surveys and interviews with nearly 800 HR/HCM and business line managers at organizations around the world - the majority of which are located in North America. The response alone proves how much interest companies have in improving the retention of their employees.
January 2008
This study, conducted by Aberdeen Group, found that 84% of organizations that achieved Aberdeen's "Best-in-Class" status included a formal new hire training program in their Onboarding process. Furthermore, the findings show that new employees who participate in onboarding are able to achieve ideal levels of productivity more quickly in their new positions. Titled, "All Aboard: Effective Onboarding Strategies and Techniques," the comprehensive report is based on surveys and interviews with nearly 800 HR/HCM and business line managers at organizations around the world - the majority of which are located in North America. The response alone proves how much interest companies have in improving the retention of their employees.
Integrating Learning into the Enterprise
January 2008
This in-depth case study details how IBM was able to achieve a more interactive, user-focused experience to help organizations overcome the challenges of "siloed" training practices. This case study by Bersin & Associates focuses on best practices for integrating learning into the enterprise - a specialty strategy for SkillSoft.
January 2008
This in-depth case study details how IBM was able to achieve a more interactive, user-focused experience to help organizations overcome the challenges of "siloed" training practices. This case study by Bersin & Associates focuses on best practices for integrating learning into the enterprise - a specialty strategy for SkillSoft.
Learning and Development: Aligning Workforce with Business Objectives
September 2007
For organizations that seek to align their workforce with business objectives and turn human capital into a competitive advantage, organizational learning and development will be a critical enabler. This August / September, 2007 study is a compilation of survey responses from 687 organizations globally and provides a roadmap for companies that desire to improve the productivity and alignment of the workforce through Best-in-Class strategies and pursuits.
September 2007
For organizations that seek to align their workforce with business objectives and turn human capital into a competitive advantage, organizational learning and development will be a critical enabler. This August / September, 2007 study is a compilation of survey responses from 687 organizations globally and provides a roadmap for companies that desire to improve the productivity and alignment of the workforce through Best-in-Class strategies and pursuits.
Why Talent Walks Out the Door
This new whitepaper by Nigel Paine, previously head of the BBC's Training & Development operation, provides 10 key strategic actions that can be taken in order to move organizations forward, together with the critical role that learning and development plays in helping companies keep hold of the talented employees they have.
This new whitepaper by Nigel Paine, previously head of the BBC's Training & Development operation, provides 10 key strategic actions that can be taken in order to move organizations forward, together with the critical role that learning and development plays in helping companies keep hold of the talented employees they have.
Essential Learning - The Employee Perspective
SkillSoft's new global research into employee attitudes towards learning and development; Essential learning - the employee perspective. This is a study into the views of employees across the UK, Europe and the US about their corporate training. SkillSoft wanted to compare and contrast, by country, the differences in attitudes to training. Specifically, do employees:
* Believe that learning is an essential part of their organisation's strategy
* Receive training to enable them to do their jobs effectively
* Receive training that allows them to develop their career
* Have a consistent view on what constitutes effective training
* Say they have been asked to carry out tasks without training
* Believe they need to commit personal time to training
SkillSoft's new global research into employee attitudes towards learning and development; Essential learning - the employee perspective. This is a study into the views of employees across the UK, Europe and the US about their corporate training. SkillSoft wanted to compare and contrast, by country, the differences in attitudes to training. Specifically, do employees:
* Believe that learning is an essential part of their organisation's strategy
* Receive training to enable them to do their jobs effectively
* Receive training that allows them to develop their career
* Have a consistent view on what constitutes effective training
* Say they have been asked to carry out tasks without training
* Believe they need to commit personal time to training
Bersin & Associates May 2007 Research Bulletin
May 2007
Bersin & Associates May 2007 Research Bulletin focuses on leadership development and showcases an unbiased view of SkillSoft's Leadership Development Channel. The Bulletin is a great resource for enterprises looking to invest in their leadership development programs and offers advice on what should be considered when implementing programs to develop organizational leaders.
May 2007
Bersin & Associates May 2007 Research Bulletin focuses on leadership development and showcases an unbiased view of SkillSoft's Leadership Development Channel. The Bulletin is a great resource for enterprises looking to invest in their leadership development programs and offers advice on what should be considered when implementing programs to develop organizational leaders.
