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The digital talent forecast: Mapping the evolving role of digital skills in a dynamic labor market

CLO Magazine

In 2015, we predicted that the rise of hybrid jobs would result in a “talent shortage” and heightened competition among employers. Data analysis is now king in operations roles, appearing in 18 percent of all postings; other data-related skills appear in 46 percent of all operations-related job postings. Core skills versus amplifiers.

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Thinking Beyond a Seat at the Table

CLO Magazine

It’s time to take the CLO role to a higher level, not just on the organization chart, but in terms of influence and organizational accomplishment. It’s reserved for individuals in key functional roles that add business value. Also, the CLO is responsible for talent development. Acquisition should be part of the CLO role.

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7 Innovative Thinkers Who Will Up Your Knowledge Management Game

Inkling

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of seven influencers—psychologists, digital strategists, fellow CLOs, and more—who can up your learning game. At the center of any CLO’s role is understanding how people learn—and that’s exactly what Paul studies. Annie Murphy Paul. Euan Semple.

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Focus on skills: Why apprenticeships are the future for business

CLO Magazine

A 2019 report found that only 30 people enrolled at this level in 2015, compared with 4,500 people in 2017 when the levy was introduced. The growing number of high-level apprenticeships is reflected in the variety of roles available to those who want to learn in the workplace. Beyond 2021.

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Learning: your secret weapon to employee engagement

CLO Magazine

Although employee engagement is highly desired, unfortunately only about a third of employees are engaged in their workplace according to a 2015 Gallup study. Therefore, learning and development plays a critical role in increasing employee engagement. Bea Bourne, professor at Purdue University Global. About half of U.S.

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Move over, blue- and white-collar jobs: The workforce color spectrum is expanding

CLO Magazine

In 2015, a report from Burning Glass and General Assembly called attention to the rise of a new type of occupation. These roles combine technology skills with positions that haven’t historically required them, like analysis, design or marketing. Burning Glass called those positions “hybrid jobs.” before we know it. labor market.

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Seeking Targeted Talent Development

CLO Magazine

According to 2019 data from Catalyst, women — particularly minority women — are still scarce in corporate leadership roles: In S&P 500 companies, women represent 26.5 percent of executive and senior-level roles. Research shows that leadership development is critical to helping women and minorities move into leadership roles.

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