L&D Trends

  1. 3 business leaders around a table looking at data

    Using In-Context Analytics to Enhance Employee Engagement Data

    Engagement surveys, while valuable, have limitations. To gain comprehensive insights into employee perceptions, organizations can supplement survey findings with in-context employee data, such as that available through Atana's eLearning courses and corresponding Atana Insights dashboard.

  2. Female manage having discussion with male manager

    Addressing Manager Disengagement Through Manager Training

    Gallup reports that manager engagement declined in 2024, a trend which threatens to decrease employee engagement and overall organizational performance. See why providing managers with effective training is key to keeping them engaged.

  3. Smiling male employee working at computer with female co-worker in the background

    How L&D Drives Organizational Change

    Make your training moments count. In this post, Atana CEO John Hansen explains how behavioral insights uncovered during mandated training enable L&D to support leadership and drive change.

  4. Female employee making a presentation to her peers

    The Speak-Up Spectrum: From Silenced to Transformative Communication

    Making it safe for employees to speak up and share concerns impacts many business KPIs. This post helps assess where your organization is on the Speak-Up Spectrum.

  5. Female business leader talking with her team

    Using Behavioral Intelligence to Assess Change Readiness

    See why behavioral training data provides deeper insights into employee change readiness than traditional surveys, enabling more successful transformations.

  6. Three co-workers working together on a project

    Transform Compliance Training: Blend It with Employee Assessment

    Human Capital Management expert Brent Skinner explains how combining behavioral science with compliance training increases learner engagement and improves organizational outcomes.

  7. Female leader leading a training session

    Learning & Development in the Age of AI: Q&A with Atana Chairman and CEO John Hansen

    This post explores how former tech CEO, John Hansen transitioned to corporate training, leveraging technology and a learner’s mindset to promote diversity, respect, and innovation in the learning and development space.

  8. Happy, diverse group of business leaders having a discussion

    Where is Workplace Learning Headed in 2025?

    Imagine it's the end of 2025 and you're looking back at a transformative year in HR and L&D. What made the difference between just keeping up and truly moving your organization forward? This post explores three pivotal opportunities that are reshaping how organizations help their people learn and grow.

  9. Navigating Politics in the Workplace: Tips for Discussing Politics Effectively

    Navigating Politics in the Workplace: Tips for Discussing Politics Effectively

    The modern workplace has become a melting pot of ideas, backgrounds, and yes, political views. As conversations increasingly touch on hot-button issues, employers find themselves walking a tightrope. On one side, open dialogue can spark creativity and deepen understanding. On the other, it risks igniting tensions that can fracture team dynamics. For businesses aiming to keep productivity high and drama low, mastering the art of political discussions in the workplace isn't just nice—it's necessary.

    Understanding the Challenge of Politics in the Workplace

  10. Amy Edmondson on L&D’s Role in Building Psychological Safety at Work

    Amy Edmondson on L&D’s Role in Building Psychological Safety at Work

    In this Atana exlusive expert Amy Edmondson explains: what is psychological safety and how can learning and development (L&D) help build psychological safety in the workplace.

  11. Happy female employee

    How L&D Elevates Employee Lifetime Value

    In this follow-up post, HR thought-leader Steve Goldberg offers examples of specific things L&D can do to help their organizatons improve in 4 crucial areas: Agility, Employee Engagement, Change Management and Employer Brand.

  12. Leader demonstrating a new task to associate reflecting a learning culture

    Organizational Learning Culture: What, Why and How

    A learning culture is crucial for a thriving organizational environment. This post explains why and provides 6 steps for strengthening or creating a culture of learning in your workplace.

  13. Diverse work group having a discussion in a conference room

    It’s Mid-Year: Do You Know Where Your L&D Priorities Are?

    This post prompts a mid-year review of L&D opportunities identified in January. It includes examples of potential organizational actions and supporting resources for turning these possibilities into realities for your organization.

  14. Young woman at work desk looking frustrated

    How Toxic Workplaces Are Driving Away the Future Workforce

    A toxic workplace culture can stem from many different causes. And, while this type of culture is harmful to all employees, younger employees are less likely to put up with it. Here are 5 suggested actions leaders can take to restore a postive, respectful work environment.

  15. Female leader with team

    Putting L&D's Four Critical Themes into Motion

    In this follow-up post, HR thought-leader Steve Goldberg offers examples of specific things L&D can do to help their organizatons improve in 4 crucial areas: Agility, Employee Engagement, Change Management and Employer Brand.

  16. Male and female co-workers having a tense discussion

    Addressing Inconsistent Standards in the Workplace

    To ensure employees speak up against harassment, standards of behavior must be applied consistently in the workplace. Here are 7 strategies leaders can use.

  17. Person pointing at holographic images representing different aspects of business such as people and productivity

    Making the Business Case for L&D: Four Critical Themes

    HR thought leader Steve Goldberg presents 4 strategic themes underlying the business case for organizational L&D: enterprise agility, the importance of employee productivity and engagement, driving successful business and digital transformations, and the role of employer brand in talent imperatives. 

  18. Learning and Development team discussing priorities

    Challenges for 2024 That Got Our Attention

    Early every year, leading research and advisory firms publish their lists of priorities, trends, predictions, and other top issues poised to challenge company leaders. Still, as challenging as these issues may prove to be, we believe the year will also present abundant opportunities for learning and development (L&D). 

  19. Young male employee seated at computer being trained by smiling female manager

    Kickstarting a Growth Mindset -- In Yourself and Those You Manage

    Use these quick tips to help yourself and others develop a "growth mindset."  That's when we see that our innate talent and abilities are only the beginning, and look for opportunities to grow our skills and capabilities to drive ongoing success.