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Study: L&D Spending on the Rise

CLO Magazine

Money spent on training rose 12 percent on average in 2012, according to a new study, a sign that, amid greater financial stability, firms are focused on the development of their workforces. The research showed that spending and resource allocations differ markedly, depending on the learning organization's focus and effectiveness.

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Stats on Workplace Learning

Marcia Conner

From Training Magazine’s 2012 Training Industry Report (full download available for free): Total 2012 U.S. After rebounding last year, the training industry hit a bump in the road in 2012 as it followed the downward economic trend that dogged the U.S.: Total 2012 U.S. Total 2012 U.S. In 2012, U.S.

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A Recipe for Explaining eLearning During Thanksgiving

eLearning Brothers

Bersin indicates the training-to-workforce ratio (L&D footprint) is shrinking [1] , forcing the L&D function more and more out of the classroom and towards external “learning enablement role.”. billion in corporate eLearning spent in 2012 versus $1.46 1] Berson: The Corporate Learning Factbook 2013. [2]

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Promote Better Alignment for Better Impact

CLO Magazine

It’s All About the Money Learning and development investments increased in 2012 and are expected to increase again this year. While many firms reduced learning budgets between 2008 and 2010 in reaction to the global financial crisis, learning technologies continue to be a priority. That ratio is highly variable.

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Trade Show Circuit 2013

eLearning 24-7

What they tend to see is a lot of leads, but close ratios are long (higher than the average 4-6 mths. Lead gen tends to be solid and close ratios are good. Again, just as with any e-learning show, you may come away disappointed. Ideal for any vendor in the e-learning sector, including those on the talent management side.

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Finally, Good News: Training Budgets Up Over 9 Percent, Survey Says

Mindflash

It’s also meant a decrease in the ratio of learning pros to employees. learning and development professionals per 1,000 learners. For more on the findings, including information on the rise of social learning and ways some organizations manage to deliver more learning with fewer staff, check out the complete report.

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Social, Informal Learning Can Be ?Measured

CLO Magazine

Key performance indicators for social and informal learning identify knowledge hubs and lead to better results. Just as social learning and technology have modernized the way learning occurs in companies today, they also have made a mark on the key performance indicators learning leaders should capture and measure.