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The Skill Shift

The Skill Shift is a podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.

Learning experts from some of the most innovative businesses in the world share their unique approaches to L&D, giving insights into how they’re preparing their workforce for the future and the ways they’re addressing skills gaps in their industries.

Why the ROI of Corporate Learning Is Hard to Measure—And What To Do About It

Episode Description This week we talked with Tom Whelan, director of corporate research at Training Industry. Tom is an organizational scientist and research professional with over 15 years of experience...

How a “Skills And” Talent Strategy Can Help Companies Fill Open Roles 

Episode Description This week we welcome two guests from Jobs for the Future (JFF): Meena Naik, director, skills-first design, and Cat Ward, vice president, employer mobilization. In their roles at...

Why Organizations Need to Respond to the Call of the Skills Evolution

Episode Description This week we chat with our guest Jackie Barker, global director of the VMware IT Academy, which partners with governments, educational institutions and non-profits to offer courses that...

Harnessing Labor Market Data to Prepare for Shifting Skills Needs | Matt Sigelman, Burning Glass Institute

Episode Description This week, we discuss how companies can anticipate skill demands and the illuminating findings from The American Opportunity Index, which identifies the Fortune 500 companies that have the best employment...