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 Why is Career Hub reporting so valuable?Organizations are navigating a rapidly evolving world of work, where the skills needed for innovation are constantly changing. Reliable, transparent, and actionable reporting is essential for organizations to demonstrate the value of career development and internal mobility features within Career Hub.Career Hub reporting empowers organizations to:Tell their career development story: Leverage the Careers report to understand how many employees are establishing and progressing with their career plans, including engagement with role guides, career goals, and plan progress inclusive of total and average time spent on career plans. Also track skill development based on career goal progress. \tSupport internal mobility conversations: Check out Internal Mobility reporting to understand how many employees are actively signaling interest in internal roles and track engagement with internal job postings across Career Hub and LinkedIn.com.\tInform your talen

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our 🎉 first APAC Member Ask Me Anything with Steve Prince last week. If you missed it and would like to view the recording on-demand, you can find it here. The presentation deck is also attached below ⬇️.Main Ideas:Presenter: The speaker, Steven Prince, is a talent sourcing specialist at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and a founding member of the LinkedIn Community for Talent Professionals. He has 19 years of experience in sourcing across various industries and regions and has created and led sourcing teams.\tPassive talent identification and engagement: Steve explains the difference between passive and active talent sourcing, and how to engage with passive candidates who are not actively looking for opportunities. He suggests using curiosity and creativity to find alternative ways to search for talent, such as using different titles, skills, industries, and locations.\tSearching internationally for talent that might want to come home: Steve prov

Introducing the Talent Architecture Toolkit: Empowering LinkedIn Learning Admins to Build Agile, Future-Ready WorkforcesIn today’s rapidly evolving world of work, organizations face unprecedented challenges. AI and emerging technologies are accelerating change, demanding that every business rethink how it prepares its workforce for the future. At the heart of this transformation is skills agility—the ability to quickly assess, build, and redeploy skills across the organization. The more agile your workforce, the more resilient your business will be in the face of disruption.  Yet, most organizations still operate in silos. Learning & Development (L&D), Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management often work separately, leaving employees without clear career pathways and widening skills gaps. The Talent Architecture Toolkit is designed to break down these silos by leveraging skills intelligence to enable scalable career pathing and workforce agility.  What Is the Talent Architectur

Supercharge LinkedIn Learning’s career development features based on your organization’s job architecture and employee data Most organizations use Workday as their source of truth for role, skills, and employee data. With the Workday integration, you can sync job architecture and employee-level data from Workday to LinkedIn Learning.LinkedIn Learning’s Intelligent Talent Architecture solution is a Career Hub feature that helps organizations build, maintain, and activate their job and skills framework — all in one place. It ingests role data from an HCM/HRIS (via Workday integration) or CSV upload.With this integration, your talent architecture supercharges LinkedIn Learning's career development features—Role Guides, Next Role Explorer, and Career Goals—offering scalable, intelligent talent architecture customization and career development enablement. Real-time insights from over 1 billion members' roles help you refine recommendations and ensure learning pathways stay relevant, up-to-d

The moment is here - registration for Talent Connect 2025 is officially open, and attendance is free! Join us virtually from anywhere in the world - this is your chance to be part of the most anticipated event of the year.📺 Show DetailsEvent Dates: Week of October 20, 2025\tFormat: Global virtual broadcast\tLocation: Online via LinkedInTalentConnect.com/show\t👉 Register now to secure your spotTalent Connect is about possibility—turning bold ideas into real impact across hiring, learning & development, and the future of work. This year’s theme centers on strategic workforce planning, cultural leadership, and unlocking the power of AI.🎤 Major AnnouncementKeynote Speaker: Demi MooreIconic actor, activist, and storyteller, Demi Moore will headline the mainstage—bringing a powerful voice to a lineup of global thought leaders, visionary talent professionals, and trailblazing innovators.💡 What to ExpectBig Idea Sessions: Thought leadership with real-world takeaways\tTalent Spotlights: TED

 Building a Culture of Learning: Insights & Inspiration from Our Global Panel  What does it take to build a thriving learning culture in today’s organizations?Our recent Talent Community webinar brought together L&D leaders from government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors across 51 countries and 185 organizations for a lively, practical discussion on this very topic. If you missed it, here’s your all-in-one recap—plus a chance to join the conversation!🚩 Tip: Click on the ➡️ to view the recording here. Building a Learning Culture while Driving Learner Engagement, September 2025 Meet the Speakers & PanelistsKeynote SpeakerMegan Leatham – Senior Manager of Content, English Business Library. Megan leads content strategy, focusing on empowering learners and fostering learning cultures.PanelistsJan Bayliss,  – Principal Customer Success Manager, moderator for the panel.\tAlpana Dhillon  – Capability Development Team, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Wate

 Let’s Continue the Conversation! Thank you to everyone who attended! This member fireside chat brought together members of the Talent Community from across the globe, including Talent Acquisition Advisors, HR Managers, Consultants, Recruitment Partners, and D&I Specialists. Our member speaker (and this month’s Member Spotlight) was ​@SamJones , Talent Design Specialist at TAFE New South Wales, and the session was hosted by ​@Matt Mazza-LinkedIn, Training Manager from the LinkedIn Customer Learning team. The discussion centered on key elements shaping today’s Employer Value Proposition (EVP), with Sam highlighting the power of authentic storytelling and the importance of data-driven decisions in building an employer brand that genuinely connects with people.Attendees left with practical tips on leveraging storytelling in recruitment and learned how to use data to refine their employer branding strategies. To illustrate these points, Sam shared a case study from TAFE New South Wales

 We're excited to introduce the LinkedIn Talent Beacon Program, designed to elevate your professional brand, expand your influence, and recognize you as a thought leader in the talent space. As a Talent Beacon, you'll stand out in the community, gain real-world experience, and earn a certificate and title that celebrates your leadership and impact.Pillars of the Talent Community Beacons Program🔹Empowerment: As a Beacon, you’ll play a crucial role in helping fellow talent professionals enhance their use of LinkedIn Talent Solutions which includes Recruiter and LinkedIn Learning, enabling them to reach their full potential.\t\t🔹Collaboration: Foster a supportive environment where members can freely share insights, best practices, and experiences, promoting a culture of learning and growth.\t\t🔹Thought Leadership: Engage in dynamic opportunities to publish articles and speak in Live Sessions, allowing you to share your expertise and connect with the broader community, all while establishin

Welcome to the new Talent Community experience! Explore a dynamic blend of public and private spaces, where you can discover incredible resources, get inspired, and see what we’re all about. Ready for the full experience? Just log in to unlock exclusive content, explore best practices, make deeper connections, and everything our Community has to offer!Here are some FAQs about the new Community experience!  What content will be publicly visible? A selection of valuable LinkedIn resources shared by employees, insightful LinkedIn data, case studies, and other publicly available materials will be available for everyone to view. This will give potential members an understanding of the value of Community before joining. What content will require a login? To unlock the full experience, you’ll need to log in. Private content like exclusive events, peer-to-peer insights, personalized posts, comments, and your shared images are reserved for only our logged-in members. Creating an account ensures

We are pleased to announce that Wael Bakhaty, another esteemed Founding Member of our LinkedIn Talent Community, is our next Talent Beacon! As one of the earliest contributors to the Community and our first-ever member spotlight, Wael has led by example through sharing wisdom grounded in practice, generously offering insights, and helping others make sense of complex talent challenges.🌍 A Global Perspective on GrowthBased in the UAE, Wael brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, performance development, and organizational learning. He currently the Head of Talent and Learning at Albatha Group, where he aligns people strategies with business goals to drive performance, growth and retention.In our original Member Spotlight, Wael reflected on how talent professionals act as translators—connecting the needs of the business to the growth journeys of individuals. He shared how LinkedIn Learning has supported that mission, helping him create meaningful development plans and a

 We are thrilled to unveil the brand-new LinkedIn Talent Beacons Program, a dedicated Community program celebrating the exceptional contributions, leadership, and insights of our community’s most influential members. This program recognizes individuals who consistently drive impactful discussions, share valuable knowledge, and embody the collaborative spirit of LinkedIn Talent Community.🌟 Meet Our First-Ever Talent Beacons 🌟It is with great excitement that we introduce our founding cohort of Talent Beacons:Steve Prince: As a Founding Member of our LinkedIn Talent Community, Steve has been a constant source of inspiration and expertise. Read more about Steve’s contributions and connect with him to delve deeper into essential topics.\tNajat Andreozzi: Najat Andreozzi is a global talent leader passionate about AI, diversity, and people-first innovation. Read her full story here.\tWael Bakhaty: Also a Founding Member, Wael has been a trusted voice in the Talent Community providing industry

At LinkedIn, we’re always looking for ways to improve how our members interact, engage, and unlock valuable insights.With that, we are excited to announce the transition the LinkedIn Talent Community to a more flexible format. This change creates a blend of public and private spaces within the Community, giving potential new members the chance to explore and immerse themselves in the content and discussions before signing in to unlock the full experience! ⭐️ Current, Registered Members: Please note that in the new experience, it may appear that you are logged in while viewing publicly available content. To continue enjoying the full Community experience, you may be prompted to log back into the site.  Staying logged in ensures you have full access to posts, images, comments, and all the features our Community offers. We believe this new model will enhance the experience for both current and potential members, creating a more dynamic space and making it easier for newcomers to discover

 The rise of AI in recruiting isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about transformation.Organizations are leveraging AI to enhance quality of hire, embrace skills-based hiring, and empower recruiters to become true talent advisors. With data-driven insights and predictive decision-making, AI is shaping the future of work.Discover how AI is transforming recruitment, enabling professionals to focus on strategic tasks and enhancing efficiency. Learn how organizations are prioritizing quality hires and skills-based assessments in the evolving talent landscape.TL;DR🌐 AI is revolutionizing recruiting, empowering recruiters to focus on strategic tasks and enhance efficiency.📈 Adoption of AI tools in recruiting is on the rise, with organizations realizing significant time savings and efficiency improvements.🎯 Recruiters are evolving into talent advisors, blending AI skills with essential human abilities like relationship building and communication.💼 Employers are placing higher importance on h

In a world where AI is reshaping how we work, connect, and learn, LinkedIn is making it easier than ever to stay ahead. We’re excited to introduce two powerful new resources designed to help you harness the full potential of Recruiter’s AI features: the Community AI Hub and the AI Empowerment Center. 🌐 Explore the Community AI HubVisit the AI Hub →The Community AI Hub is your gateway to real conversations, resources, and thought leadership around Recruiter & AI. Whether you're curious about the latest innovations, looking to learn the tools, or eager to see how your peers are using AI in their roles, this hub is where the AI conversation is happening. Dive in to discover:\tTips and best practices for Recruiter AI’s features \t\t\tAI trends and thought leadership curated by the LinkedIn team\t\t\tMember spotlights sharing real-world use cases\t\t\tDiscussions and events that keep you plugged into the AI ecosystem\tLet’s continue the conversation to make this a growing community of professiona

 Because your brain deserves a little break… Hi Talent Community!Let’s be honest—by the time Friday rolls around, we could all use a little nudge to shift gears and ease into weekend mode. Inspired by this 🎥 quick Friday video from our CEO Ryan Roslansky on LinkedIn, we’re launching a light-hearted, low-stress, and just-for-fun ongoing post series to help do exactly that: 🧠✨ Fun Fact Friday (or whatever-day-we-feel-like-it)! Drop a fun fact that’s random, weird, delightful, or surprisingly educational. Maybe it’s work-related, others absolutely not (but please keep it professional!).Think:\tWhy octopuses have three hearts 🐙\t\t\tThe most in-demand job skill in 2025\t\t\tThe country with more sheep than people\t\t\tOr even what flamingos and highlighters have in common 🦩\tThe goal? A shared smile, a tiny brain-boost, and maybe even an “I had no idea!” moment.👉 We’d love for you to join in! Drop your own favorite fun fact in the comments, or just react with the one that made your day.Happy Fri

We are thrilled to announce that Steve Prince, a Founding Member of our LinkedIn Talent Community, is our first Talent Beacon! Steve has been an integral part of our community since the day we ‘opened’ the Community’s virtual doors two years ago, consistently contributing valuable insights and fostering meaningful discussions.Let’s take a moment to highlight some of Steve’s notable contributions:🌟 Community Member SpotlightCheck out our Member Spotlight on Steve from May 2024 to learn more about him.📝 Peer PerspectivesSteve authored a Community article titled Talent Sourcing in 2025: Expanding the Remit where he discusses how talent sourcing is poised to evolve into a more strategic, insight-driven function. Read the article and share your thoughts.🎥 Ask Me AnythingSteve led a live virtual member session, Sourcing Strategies for Success, where he covered advanced passive talent identification, keyword and AI-powered sourcing, global reach strategies, high-response InMails, and Linke

Our main goal with the Community is to see you grow as a professional and leader, recognize you for your milestones and achievements, and ultimately help you become a Certified Community Champion. Our user ranks were established to recognize you for your achievements while unlocking access to additional Community resources and exclusive perks. Below you can find all the user ranks, how you can level up, and the unique perks you can receive at certain ranks.How Do Member Ranks Work?An active and healthy Community relies on the contributions made by its members. Community members automatically increase their ranks based on their interactions. Your active participation will be reflected by your high user rank, which shows other Community members you are an engaged member and a trusted source they can reach out to.  Here are some of the activities that will earn you points: \tLiking a piece of content. 👍\t\t\tReceiving a like. 👍\t\t\tMentioning someone. ＠\t\t\tReceiving comments on your post(s). \ud83d

 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our most highly attended session yet! We were thrilled to welcome over 300 attendees from over 20 countries and hear your thoughtful questions and insights. 🔐 Key TakeawaysHum, Sing, Shout Framework: Use a blend of awareness (hum), targeted programs (sing), and big campaigns (shout) to drive sustained engagement.\tExecutive Sponsorship: Start early. Involve leaders in shaping the program—not just endorsing it.\tFlipped Classrooms & Leadership Development: Pre- and post-work using LinkedIn Learning content helps scale leadership programs and deepen learning.\tAI Upskilling: Segment learners by need (efficiency, understanding, technical depth). Use internal tools to measure behavior change.\tMeasuring Impact: Combine usage data with qualitative stories to show value. Track activation, completion, and skill trends.📚 Resources SharedCourse: 8 Keys to Boost LinkedIn Learning Engagement for L&D Professionals\tLinkedIn Learning Content Corner\tMost