July Virtual: The New Strategies for Upskilling and Career Mobility

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Topic

Learning and Development: How New Strategies Are Changing Upskilling and Career Mobility

As employers put more emphasis on skills as the currency for worker development, they’re seeking new ways to measure them, fill in gaps, and predict the skills needed in the future. How can these new tools, including AI, create better matches between employees and projects? How can employers gain insights from the data they gather? Why do real-world simulations help measure certain skills better than traditional assessments? 

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 3 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.

speakers

Steve Ransone
White Lodging

VP of Talent and Organizational Capability

Michael Trusty
Fannie Mae

Vice President and Head of Learning Officer

Lydia Dishman
Fast Company

Senior Editor, Growth and Engagement

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
From Day One Contributing Editor

Journalist

partners

Themes

Learning and Development in the Age of New Tech and Tools

The evolving workforce, influenced by emerging technologies and tools, opens avenues for growth and development for employees eager to acquire new skills. How are employers using new technology to leverage opportunities for growth, learning and development, and coaching? As these areas go digital, what fresh challenges arise, and how can businesses navigate them? How can employers ensure their workers have equal access and feel comfortable working with new technologies? 

Using New Technology to Predict the Skills of the Future

From the new technologies and tools being implemented in workplaces, employers are accumulating vast amounts of data and valuable information. How can they effectively leverage this data to gain valuable insights into current skill landscapes and anticipate future skill needs? How can businesses strike the right balance between automating skills and preserving the indispensable human touch? 

Creating Opportunity Within: How Employers Are Boosting Internal Mobility 

To retain valued workers and attract top talent, more companies are focusing on providing both upskilling and reskilling opportunities to their workers to help prepare them to move into new roles across the organization. What are the benefits to the company of improving internal mobility? How can employers coordinate these efforts by their executive teams and leaders in HR and talent acquisition? Why will better internal mobility align with efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion?