1、2024 Learning Trends:How Learning,Skills,and Talent Development Create a Future-Ready Workforce2 2024 Lighthouse Research&AdvisoryExecutive SummaryTheres an old proverb that essentially states“the shoemakers children have no shoes.”Although handmade shoes are mostly a lost art,the metaphor still has

2、 a profound message.Where we have expertise,we often use that expertise for the benefit of others,even if it means we go without the benefit of that expertise.Thats true today in the context of learning.Many talent development professionals in the research say that their company invests in them,but

3、many dont.Only 31%of learning leaders strongly believe that their company prioritizes skill development and growth for their internal learning,talent,and HR teams.We as a community of talent development leaders cant afford to let this slide,because the future of the workforce and the adaptability of

4、 the business hinge on the strategies,competencies,and insights provided by this group within the business.In todays rapidly evolving business environment,the acceleration of change driven by AI and other technologies is reshaping the workplace.While this disruption presents challenges,it also offer

5、s opportunities for growth,with employees viewing learning as a critical pathway to navigate these shifts.However,organizations are struggling to align learning strategies with business objectives,creating a workforce readiness gap that impacts agility,performance,and retention.Data from the 2024 Li

6、ghthouse Research&Advisory Learning,Skills,and Talent Mobility Study of more than 1,100 global employers and 1,000 global learners shows organizational leaders a clear path to success when it comes to employee development and how it intersects with business agility and performance.3 2024 Lighthouse