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Hi Community!  👋We'd love your feedback on a new learning experience we're building for customers.  We're testing different versions of your product onboarding experience - so that you can start getting the most out of LinkedIn Recruiter as quickly as possible. Which one feels easier to get started with, and why? 🔹 Option A: Helps you quickly continue where you left off with a clear, guided path. (🔎 Click on the image to enlarge) 🔹 Option B: Gives you flexible options to explore and choose what’s most relevant next. (🔎 Click on the image to enlarge) 💬 We’d love your input:Which option feels more helpful to you? Why? What would make this experience even better? Is there anything missing that would make it easier to take the next step?

According to the 2026 LinkedIn Talent Velocity Advantage Report, only 14% of organizations qualify as Talent Velocity leaders—organizations that consistently build critical skills, mobilize talent, and adapt as business priorities change. Building talent velocity takes more than a single initiative. It requires consistent moments that help employees build skills, develop their careers, and adapt as work evolves.The 8 Plays to Grow Your Talent for What's Next playbook provides practical strategies to help learning and talent development teams turn that vision into action. Discover customer examples and actionable ideas for onboarding employees into their careers, empowering managers, building skills, aligning learning with business priorities, and measuring what matters.📎 Download the 8 Plays to Grow Your Talent for What's Next and discover practical ways to build employee engagement while moving your organization closer to Talent Velocity. 

 According to the 2026 LinkedIn Talent Report, talent velocity leaders are 1.6x more likely to develop in-demand human skills such as communication, relationship-building, and adaptability—and 93% of talent velocity leaders say human skills are more important than ever in the age of AI.LinkedIn Learning’s AI-powered Role Play gives learners a place to build human skills by practicing tough conversations before they happen. They can prepare for performance discussions, career conversations, feedback sessions, and other real-world scenarios. Each session provides personalized feedback to help learners build confidence and strengthen critical human skills.We've created the AI-powered Role Play Challenge as a ready to launch 15-day challenge to help you drive learner engagement with this tool. The challenge includes a structured learner calendar, communication templates, and engagement resources designed to encourage ongoing practice.⬇️ Download the AI-powered Role Play Challenge and help

The Talent Beacon Advocacy Program exists because great communities are built by the people who show up, share openly, and make everyone around them better. Year two of the program means something significant: we've seen what it looks like when recognition meets commitment, and this cohort reflects both.We're proud to introduce the 2026 LinkedIn Talent Beacons, ten talent professionals who lead with insight, engage with purpose, and set the standard for what peer-driven expertise looks like in this community.🌟 Returning BeaconsFour members from our founding cohort have earned recognition for a second consecutive year, reflecting sustained contributions, consistent engagement, and a genuine commitment to elevating the community around them.Steve Prince brings a researcher's precision to talent work, mapping markets, building sourcing frameworks, and pushing the conversation beyond "fill the role" toward real market intelligence. A Founding Member and two-year Beacon. Read Steve's spotl

Back by popular demand!After an overwhelmingly positive response to last month's session, we're thrilled to bring back ​@Nate Wylie for a deeper dive into his recruiting workflow. This time, Nate will build on the foundation he shared and take us further into the strategies, tools, and real-world tactics that power his success.What to ExpectThis isn't a replay. Nate will go deeper into:Advanced AI-powered candidate assessment and pipeline management How he's adapting his sourcing strategy as the market continues to shift Real examples of managing founder expectations and navigating tough conversations Live demonstrations of his custom tools and workflows in action Your questions answered in real time📍Register to save your spot📆 Wednesday, June 24 ⏰ 9 am PT | 12 pm ET 🎤​@Nate Wylie & ​@Maggie McQuade-LinkedIn ​​​​​​  🎥 Missed the first session? Catch up on the recording to get the full context before joining us later this month.📌 TIP: Right click on the image to open the video

 Are You Ready for the Future of Hiring? Let’s Build It Together.Hiring isn’t just evolving. It’s accelerating.    •    3 in 4 recruiters say they feel unprepared for what’s ahead    •    Up to 70% of job skills could shift by 2030At the same time, application volume is up, signal is down, and the pressure to find the right talent has never been higher.But here’s what we’re seeing across the Talent Community: the recruiters who are winning aren’t doing more, they’re doing things differently. They’re rethinking how they spot potential, build trust, and use AI to uncover talent others miss.So let’s learn from each other 👇💬 CHALLENGE PROMPT: What’s actually working in your hiring strategy right now?Share one tip, story, or approach around: 🔍 Finding “hidden gem” candidates in a sea of applications 🧠 Spotting potential beyond titles, resumes, or keywords ⚡ Adapting to fast-changing skills and emerging roles 🛠️ Tools, workflows, or frameworks that are giving you an edge 🤝 Buil

Navigating challenging workplace conversations—like giving feedback or leading performance reviews—can be daunting, especially when you don’t have a safe space to practice. That’s where LinkedIn Learning’s AI-powered role play comes in. This innovative tool empowers you to build real confidence for real conversations, offering interactive, scenario-based practice you can access anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your communication skills or prepare for high-stakes discussions, AI-powered role play helps you rehearse, reflect, and grow with personalized feedback every step of the way.Ready to take your communication skills to the next level?Start practicing with AI-powered role play today and download the full 1-pager below to learn more!

 Hey LinkedIn Talent Community,We are excited to introduce something we've been working on - a new monthly virtual event series called Recruiter Insiders: How I Recruit.Here’s the idea…Every month, one of you - a fellow recruiter, sourcer, or TA professional - will take the virtual stage to share how you actually work. Your workflows. Your shortcuts. Your tried-and-true strategies for finding, engaging, and hiring great talent using LinkedIn Recruiter.🤝🏼 No sales pitches. No polished product demos. Just real recruiters helping each other get better at what you do.Why we're doing thisYou've told us (loud and clear) that some of your most valuable learning happens when you see how your peers tackle the same challenges you face every day. You want to know:"How do they structure their boolean searches?" "What does a high-performing recruiter's daily workflow actually look like?" "How are people getting candidates to respond to InMails?" "What features am I not using that I should be?"Rec

LinkedIn’s 2026 Talent Velocity Advantage Report is now live and shows an overwhelming majority of Chief People Officers believe that:AI is accelerating the integration of HR and technology functions There’s an increasing need for real-time skills visibility and resourcing insights. Their  organization will increasingly organize teams based on the skills needed for a specific task or project instead of focusing on job titles. What insight from the Talent Velocity Report most challenged how you think about career growth or workforce planning today—and why? 

New data from LinkedIn’s January 2026 Labor Market Report shows that opportunity is growing for professionals who pair AI literacy with strong people skills. Companies are expanding AI‑related roles, investing in upskilling, and leaning into internal mobility to fill talent gaps. Strong networks matter more than ever—job seekers are 3.6x more likely to get hired when connected to an employee.Key TakeawaysAI + people skills drive career growth Internal mobility grows AI talent pipelines Connections significantly boost hiring outcomesExplore the full Labor Market Report to see what these trends mean for your workforce strategy. 

Hello Talent Community!We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new member advocacy and thought leadership program! This program is designed to recognize and reward engaged talent professionals within the Community, giving you an opportunity to amplify your thought leadership while representing the LinkedIn Talent Community as a Talent Beacon. ✨Benefits of Becoming a Talent Beacon: Elevate Your Personal Brand: Stand out in the community and be recognized as a talent thought leader. Expand Your Influence: Gain visibility and influence within the LinkedIn Talent Community and beyond. Exclusive Opportunities: Access to exclusive events, resources, and a network of top professionals. Professional Recognition: Earn a certificate and official title recognizing your leadership and impact. How to Be Recognized as a Talent Beacon: Stay tuned for more details on how to join the Talent Community Advocacy Program, the benefits, and much more! We will be sharing information on the cr

Join Our Virtual Ask the Expert with Rafranz Davis & Shape the Future of Content in LinkedIn Learning! 🍂 What’s Blocking Learning at Your Company? 🤔🍁 As leaves turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect moment to gather around our virtual campfire for a special fall Ask the Expert.Whether you’re curious about learning content on building a strong learning culture, overcoming barriers to engagement, or want advice on making LinkedIn Learning work for your team, this is your space to ask!Rafranz Davis, Content Manager with LinkedIn Learning, will be here live to respond to your questions - about learning content, barriers to engagement, what’s resonating with learners, and how teams can deepen a culture of learning.👇 Drop your questions below for ​@Rafranz-Content Manager!👇 ➡️ This virtual Ask the Expert is your space to ask, share, compare, and learn from peers. Bring your questions about building a stronger learning culture, driving better engagement, or making LinkedIn Le

 Provide hands-on practice aligned with your priorities. LinkedIn Learning Hub users can create new role play scenarios tailored to your organization’s needs, using org-specific frameworks and best practices. You can share a link directly to this role play scenario with others at your organization, or embed into training assets, to support live practice in context.How to Use this Tip SheetThis tip sheet is your step-by-step companion for bringing custom role play scenarios to life. Here’s how to get the most out of it:💡 Get Inspired: Review case studies to see what’s possible.✔️ Follow the Steps: Walk through the process to create, edit, and assign scenarios.❓ Find Answers: Use the FAQs to clarify your customization and curation questions.🎯 Apply Best Practices: Use pro tips to align with frameworks and measure engagement.🏁 Take Action: Build your first custom role play scenario today.📍 Tip: Download the .pdf below.⭐️ Exclusive to LinkedIn Learning Hub customers.

 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.  Support 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. Inform your talen

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