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Earlier this week, we held the June 2024 Member Roundtable. We are excited to provide a recap of the key points discussed during the session.The roundtable brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and community members to discuss different perspectives of talent and recruitment in agency, corporate or in-house, and venture capital/private equity spaces. Our panelists Charlie Saffro, Tracie Bouye, and Jessica Fiesta George shared their insights, experiences, and strategies to help navigate this ever-evolving landscape.Some of the main highlights from the discussion include:Panelists’ career journeys in recruiting & TA Importance of soft skills and values in finding the right fit for a company’s culture Embracing AI in automating repetitive tasks and improving the candidate experience🎥 If you missed the roundtable or want to revisit the conversation, we have made

Did you know that our young Community has already surpassed 10,000 members?! 🎉 As we continue to grow, a large focus for the team behind this community is ensuring that it appeals to every global customer, regardless of the language you speak. This why we are excited to announce some fun updates to the Community site, as well as what we have coming soon!  NEW Site Language Picker You may have noticed already, but there is a NEW language picker now live on the site. Clicking on this drop down allows you to translate basic phrases on the site to any of the following supported languages: Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish.  An image highlighting the new Community site language picker

Thank you to everyone who attended the second in a series of webinars focused on learning more about the LinkedIn Learning content strategy. If you were unable to join live, or would like to reference back, you can view the recording on demand here. 🎥Additionally, you can find the resources and links referenced here:Certification Practice Exams: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/certification-practice-exams?u=104 Code Challenges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Rm0qWr7lg CodeSpaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHIpkXWQgAI Coding Practice: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/hands-o

The skills required for the average job will change by 65% by 2030. So what are the most in-demand hard and soft skills in the current job market for professionals looking to advance in their careers? How can individuals develop these skills to stay competitive in the workforce? A recent LinkedIn study found that 9 out of 10 global executives agree that soft skills (aka “human” or “durable” skills are more important than ever. Communication, customer service, and leadership continue to be business-critical skills in the age of AI. And other emerging skills like problem-solving and research showcase the importance of upskilling, reskilling, and adapting to a changing world of work.Stay on top of the most in-demand skills, shifting trends, plus learn why generative AI is making adaptability and agility more important than ever inside the latest edition of

Don’t miss this new framework for AI upskilling. We’ve all read about AI in the news, and some orgs are already adopting new tools powered by this technology. But wherever your org is on its AI journey, LinkedIn Learning has the right content to help you succeed at every level.The 2024 Annual Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn underscores the vital role of AI in today's workplace. With 75% of knowledge workers already utilizing AI and 79% of leaders recognizing its significance, the need for AI skills is clear. However, 60% of leaders are concerned about their organizations lacking a clear AI implementation plan.LinkedIn introduces a new framework for AI upskilling to address this gap, emphasizing continuous learning. T

💻 Maximizing Recruiting Efficiency: Streamline and Optimize with Enhanced AI Check out this on-demand Learning Center course to learn how LinkedIn's latest features, powered by AI, can help you simplify the recruitment process, optimize job posts, and attract top talent more efficiently. You will also see integrations that can enhance your hiring efficiency and provide a better candidate experience.These videos will explore:AI-Assisted Messages enhancements AI-Assisted Job Posting updates Jobs integration updates Have a first look at the Admin Center📌 Find this course and other helpful resources like tip sheets and tutorials, as well live and recorded webinars designed to help you get the most out of the latest product enhan

 At LinkedIn's recent Talent Connect conference, John Vlastelica, CEO of Recruiting Toolbox, emphasized the importance of hiring managers partnering with recruiters in the recruitment process. He also had the opportunity to listen to the views and brainstorm the ideas of over 200 participants in the breakout sessions focused on the topic. The Role of Hiring Managers in RecruitingHighly in-demand candidates now expect hiring managers to actively engage with them and establish a connection. Hiring managers play a crucial role in sourcing, engaging, and selling candidates on the company and role. When hiring managers are less eng

🧭 Imagine having a clear roadmap to meet your talent objectives. That's what our NEW objective-based learning paths offer. Whether you're aiming to excel in Talent Acquisition or Learning & Development, our curated learning paths will guide you every step of the way.   🎥 Right click to open video 🎥 Ready to get started? Select the learning path that aligns with your objective. Then dive into a world of actionable insights, expert advice, and practical resou

Recently the Customer Learning center launched Objective-Based Learning Paths designed to give Talent Acquisition and L&D professionals a clear roadmap of curated learning to help achieve their talent objectives.Now live! Assessments are available for the top objective-based learning paths available in the Learning Center. Assessments are designed to reinforce concepts covered in the learning paths. After passing an assessment, you are awarded a Certificate of Completion to share on LinkedIn.Objective-based Learning Path Assessment: Certificate of Completion (example)

In this new era of AI, career development is more important than ever, quickly rising on the list of a company’s top priorities. In fact, in one year, helping employees develop their careers climbed from #9 to #4 on the priority list of L&D professionals.Inside the 2024 Workplace Learning Report, you’ll find the latest insights from global L&D leaders that you can leverage to rewrite your playbook for the future of work. 💬 Let’s hear from the Community 💬  Considering the findings of the report, what strategies or approaches do you believe will be most effective for L&D professionals to adapt to the evolving landscape of work influenced by AI? 

The workplace is changing in ways we couldn’t have imagined just one year ago. The rise of Gen AI, the marked increase in return-to-office mandates, macroeconomic uncertainty, and the increasingly competitive market for talent with in-demand skills are reshaping the talent landscape.Talent acquisition will be at the forefront of helping employers navigate these and other challenges, but the talent playbooks of the past will no longer apply. As employer priorities shift, TA will need new skills, new tools, and agility to attract, hire, and retain the best talent.To gain deeper insights into what’s ahead for TA, we surveyed thousands of recruiting professionals, spoke with top talent leaders, and analyzed billions of data points generated on the LinkedIn platform. Check out the six predictions that will help talent professionals usher in the new worl

Thank you to everyone who attended this L&D-focused Member Roundtable led by @Kevin M. Yates!In this session, we learned some tips and tricks from Kevin on how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when measuring the impact of training and learning. Kevin also shared the nine questions that help him design and measure training and learning solutions that are aligned with performance and business goals.If you missed the roundtable or would like to revisit the valuable insights Kevin shared, you can find the recording below. 🎥 Member Roundable: Measuring Learning Impact: Facts & Fiction with Kevin M. Yates, 2.28.24TIP: Right click on the image below to open the video in a new browser window.

Happy New Year Talent Solutions Community!I hope you all had an incredible holiday season rockin’ and rollin’ into the new year. 💃🕺 I’m excited to kick off the first Community Competition of 2024!In December, the community shared personal traditions, professional rituals, productivity hacks that signal the close of one year and help set up for success in the next. It was so fun to hear about all the amazing ways you all celebrate, refresh, and reset.Many of us took some time to do a ‘digital declutter’ - unsubscribing from pesky emails, offloading apps that are a time-sink - all with good intentions of simplifying life or increasing our personal productivity. I’m always interested in learning what tools, tips and tricks others have up their sleeves... 🥁 Are you ready for this month’s

This Talent Blog article shares valuable insights on maximizing your L&D budget. Prioritize investments that align with your organization's goals and strategic priorities. Leverage technology and online resources to reduce costs while enhancing the learning experience. Implement measurement and tracking mechanisms to demonstrate the ROI of learning and development initiatives. Engage employees in the learning process by soliciting feedback and fostering a culture of continuous learning.✨ How do you currently prioritize learning and development initiatives in your organization, and what strategies have you found most effective in maximizing the impact of your budget?✨ Share your though

Hey Community! We are thrilled to announce that we have now have added support and foundational live offerings in the Customer Learning Center for our core and emerging languages – 16 languages in total! This exciting expansion includes daily live webinars & always-on webinar recordings available for the EMEA, LATAM & APAC markets in Arabic, English, Dutch, French, 

Did you miss the Community Member Roundtable?No worries! Here’s a recap:Massive thank you to @Angelo Pancho for leading the first Community Member Roundtable! Angelo is the Global Talent Enablement Lead at Rockwell Automation. Through years of experience in corporate recruiting and staffing, along with his passion for all things RecTech (Recruiting Technologies) and training others, Angelo crafted a critical function that is designed to equip his organization’s recruiting professionals with the tools, skills and strategies to effectively attract and recruit talent.Key takeawaysRecruitment & talent enablement is a newer, yet growing function that helps helps address the heavy workload of talent advisors. Talent advisors manage multiple requisitions, hiring managers, candidates, schedules - all resulting in heavy workloads. Talent enablement focuses on areas like 💻 RecTech inc

We are pleased to announce the first Talent Solutions Community Member Roundtable is open for registration!  Member Roundtables are live, virtual (for now!) events exclusive to community members, and designed to explore new and trending topics in talent acquisition or learning & development. Member Roundtables are co-hosted by the community team and our very own community members who have an expertise, passion or interest to share.Join us to hear how Founding Member @Angelo Pancho, Global Talent Enablement & Infrastructure Lead at Rockwell Automation, has shaped a long-tenured career in recruiting with a passion for RecTech (Recruiting Technology) into the new, yet critical function of Recruitment/Talent Enablement.

Massive thank you to everyone who participated in the last Community Competition for 2023 where you shared your end-of-the-year traditions for closing out the year and welcoming in the new year!I love the creativity in reflection and celebration - both professionally and personally. You’ve each inspired me with your entries, and I look forward to the year ahead for each of you! @Sue Richards @Mohamed ELMor @JennCzerw @Aleksandra Radujko @khunter1 I am please to announce this competition winners, chosen randomly from all completed submissions (thank goodness I didn’t have

Hello Talent Solutions Community!Can you believe we are closing out 2023 already? I don’t know about you, but for me this year has FLOWN by!We find ourselves at the time of year where for many, holiday cheer (and a couple of extra pounds) coincides with a healthy retrospective, and setting intentions for the year ahead. There are a couple of things I do every year that give me the satisfaction of both looking back to wrap up the year, and set myself up for success for the next.Wait for it people… I ❤️ an old school, paper planner/calendar 🗓️ - two full page spread per month. I get all my color highlighter markers and pens 🖊️, a nice warm cup of something ☕️, some snacks 🍿 and go! It’s therapeutic, helps me wrap my head around planning for both home and work life, and I feel so organized and energized by the time I come back to work after a holiday break. I read a

Our Learning Center has a new look 👈🏼 CLICK HERE to view video!Click on the hyperlink above 👆 and make sure to watch the short video on the top of the page. Here is what you can expect: Tailor your experience to match your learning goals Find the right resource faster with our improved search Streamlined flow and navigation reducing number of clicksOur Learning Center will help you and your team get the most out of your LinkedIn Learning Solution.  

Software engineers and IT professionals are in high demand.The International Data Corporation (IDC) has predicted a global shortfall of 4 million developers by 2025. Talent development is mission-critical in the fierce competitive landscape; help your organization retain technology pros and grow them into leaders who will advance your business. Speed of skillsAs skills evolve, technology pros need continuous upskilling to keep up. According to LinkedIn’s latest report on AI at Work, the skills required for many jobs have changed by 25% since 2015, and expected to reach at least 65% by 2030. Training your talent on emerging technology and new skills will help your employees - and company - keep pace. While compensation has been the top-ranked factor in attracting and retaining technology pros, today career d