learning and development Archives - Career Contacts https://www.careercontacts.ca/tag/learning-and-development/ temp staffing, recruiting, recruitment agency, executive search, HR Consulting Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:32:10 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://www.careercontacts.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-career-con-logo-no-text-32x32.png learning and development Archives - Career Contacts https://www.careercontacts.ca/tag/learning-and-development/ 32 32 Learning & Development – From Perk to Permanent https://www.careercontacts.ca/learning-development-from-perk-to-permanent/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:29:50 +0000 https://www.careercontacts.ca/?p=3706 Learning and development or training and development (L&D or T&D) programs have become a hot topic of discussion among workplaces internationally. According to a new study featured on Forbes.com, learning and development culture is now viewed by HR teams, employees, and job seekers alike as an essential part of a progressive workplace. In fact, according to the study, it has become a “competitive differentiator”, making companies with L&D programs stand out (to employees and those in the job market) among those without. What’s changed? While offering a learning and development program was once primarily viewed as a perk used to attract new hires, building a thriving continuous learning program is quickly becoming a permanent fixture among companies around the world. What is a learning and development program? The term might seem self-explanatory, but there are many elements that make up a successful learning and development program and culture within a workplace. Most business have some kind of training/learning and development courses in place. Most commonly, companies will offer HR-led training courses, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, and Anti-Bullying and Harassment courses. However, there are numerous avenues for learning that fall under the umbrella of training and development. Courses ...

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