Dive Brief:
- A new report from Bersin by Deloitte indicates more advances in online learning software, according to Tech Target. Deloitte is calling the set of changes a "revolution." The fastest growing companies in this arena include Cornerstone, Grovo, LinkedIn Learning, Oracle Learning Cloud, SAP Jam, Saba, SumTotal and Workday Learning,
- The report says always-on monitoring of employee engagement will be a top trend in 2017, while employers will focus on gathering employee feedback more frequently.
- Artificial intelligence integration in the workplace will mostly focus on implementing software that can detect subtle changes in employee habits and voices.
Dive Insight:
Employers can learn much from the data that this report highlights, including the growing interest in AI and always-on engagement software in the workplace.
It's a sign that companies want immediate and measurable information about how their investments in education and training have translated. The developments discussed in the report could help close the gap between employees who learn at different paces.
The sooner employees learn and can put new concepts to work in their jobs, the better. Having tools to measure employee engagement can help employers adjust training programs and spend their investment wisely.
