In an ever-evolving professional landscape, staying ahead requires not only adaptability but also a commitment to upskilling and preparing employees for the future of work. We asked 20 forward-thinking companies to share how they invest in the development of their workforce. Here’s what they had to say.
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Googlers feel like they are really living in the future. Because Google is one of the top technology companies in the world, it's no surprise that employees are at the forefront of technology.
Googlers get to use the company's products to get work done and beta-test products that haven't been released to the public yet. They are encouraged to spend 80% of their time on core projects and 20% of their time on innovation activities that peak their own personal interests.
Google is known for its tech talks, presentations and lectures on various topics that are open to employees to either attend or watch remotely. We strive to provide inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Googlers.
Want to learn how to code or bake a cake? Google also offers partial reimbursements for both professional and personal classes to support many Googlers’ desire to continue to grow and develop in ways that are important to them.
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Vizient
At Vizient, we facilitate employee upskilling by curating role-specific learning paths that empower employees to develop skills relevant to their current roles or desired future positions. Additionally, we curate monthly skill-based learning paths (Level Up Learning paths) based on popular organizational content searches, streamlining the process of finding relevant learning resources and maximizing time dedicated to learning. In 2024 our learning paths will consider employees skill levels (novice, intermediate, advanced) to further streamline their learning experience.
Learn more about Vizient.
Moody’s
Moody’s provides employees with ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout their careers. We are committed to equipping employees and leaders with training opportunities to develop the skills they need to thrive today and in the future. Moody’s University, our enterprise wide learning and upskilling program offers more than 80 playlists. These playlists are aligned to business initiatives, role development and skills enhancement. We also offer Leadership Development Programs, ESG Training, Business-And Skills-Specific Programs and Process Excellence Learning Paths. Our Process Excellence Learning Paths are available to all employees and offer a wide range of custom learning opportunities.
Learn more about Moody’s.
Qualtrics
At Qualtrics, the mindful implementation and use of AI is an area of development for our entire team. From our engineering and product teams, who are advancing the AI we've already built into our platforms, to everyone else in the business being encouraged to find ways to enhance their working rhythms through AI, this focus keeps our teams at the forefront of technology and supports their growth & development. We provide access to an in-house AI platform for our team to securely develop these skills and have invited everyone to include AI skill development in their personal development plans.
Learn more about Qualtrics.
Kinaxis
At Kinaxis, we are committed to supporting our employees’ growth and development. As such, we offer the following training and development programs:
- Opportunity for tuition subsidies or courses related to an employee’s current role
- Training and development support for external professional development programs
- LinkedIn Learning for just-in-time learning
- Kinaxis Certification Program with various levels of certification
- Mentoring program designed to encourage knowledge sharing
- Hackathon to showcase innovation and team idea development
We strive to foster an environment that values learning and were recognized by our employees for our efforts, which resulted in winning a Professional Development Benefits VIBE (Voted in by Employees) award from The Muse in 2023.
Learn more about Kinaxis.
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Stryker
At Stryker, we prioritize professional growth and provide our employees opportunities to continually develop their skills. Through our Individual Development Plans (IDP), employees outline personal and professional goals that they’re passionate about working on throughout the year. Our global mentorship programs act as a catalyst for growth, creating a beneficial relationship for both mentors and mentees. Although benefit offerings vary based on location, most include access to online learnings and tuition reimbursement creating an environment that empowers continual learning. If you’re looking for a company that prioritizes your professional growth, it’s time to explore a career at Stryker.
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Workiva
At Workiva, we are dedicated to the growth of our employees. Through experiential learning, formal training and collaboration, employees are constantly building the skills they need to excel throughout their careers. Our employee development programs focus on business-critical technical and professional skills that support current and emerging business needs, while our management development programs prepare employees to lead diverse teams, develop strategic leadership skills, and navigate change. We recently implemented generative AI into our platform which is enabling employees to not only master the new technology but also help our customers and partners do the same.
Learn more about Workiva.
Celonis
We’ve made major innovations in process intelligence in 2023, including the unveiling of our AI copilot into our newest Celonis platform. We’re defining a new category of tech - Process Mining - so we’re constantly updating our Celonis Academy training programs to help Celonauts stay ahead of the curve. Our learning experience partners, Degreed, offer thousands of courses to Celonauts to help them upskill to help for their current role, or prepare them for a future one. This proactive approach not only enhances Celonauts' individual skills, but also aligns teams with evolving industry practices and emerging trends.
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Visa
Visa invests in its employees and our current and future workforce through on the job training, self-directed learning, and educational programs in classrooms and with community partners. The company offers a range of educational opportunities through Visa University, where employees can access over 100,000 resources to learn anytime and anywhere. We also host annual learning festivals worldwide to connect employees with peers and experts and inspire them to shape the future of commerce and payments. Additionally, Visa supports employees in pursuing further education through an educational assistance program.
Learn more about Visa.
insightsoftware
insightsoftware supports our employee value proposition to help employees to become their best professional self. We offer learning and development opportunities to employees including mentorship programs, online courses for building professional skills, technical knowledge, and product certifications as well as a tuition reimbursement program. Employees can participate in an assessment to help them understand their strengths and areas for development. We also offer opportunities for employees to develop through our employee resource groups and insightcares community projects. By enhancing employees’ skills, we help them stay competitive and keep up with the changes in the marketplace.
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Wolters Kluwer
If you want to make progress – in the world and in your career – we’re here to support you.
Wolters Kluwer offers you a wide range of global and local opportunities – from projects to positions and career journeys – throughout our diverse and dynamic businesses that enable you to do meaningful work as you grow your skills and expand your experience. As part of our organization, you’ll be supported by leaders who care about you, colleagues who collaborate with you, and people and programs to support your development. With ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your advancement, you can pursue your ambitions in a nurturing environment as you take on new challenges, learn continuously, broaden your experiences, develop your skills, and build your career. We’re a global leader, and you’ll find there’s plenty of room to grow here.
Be the difference.
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Arrow Electronics
At Arrow, we are a community of continuous learners who believe that training and development, with a specific focus on upskilling, are essential to Arrow's business strategy and the employee experience. We offer an extensive on-demand digital training library with over 17,000 professionally produced content items, focusing on in-demand skills. Additionally, each of our diverse talent segments and leadership levels benefit from a portfolio of tailored training products and services to meet their specific skilling needs.
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ServiceNow
At ServiceNow, we’re dedicated to helping employees do their best work. We offer 1-to-1 life coaching, education reimbursement, and our AI-based predictive and personalized learning platform, frED. We also offer various learning and development programs, such as Future Readiness (led by Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei) and Leadership through Innovation program to enable employees of all levels to continually focus on agility, innovation, inclusion, and trust. With AI increasingly growing, we are equipping employees with practical insights and actionable strategies to unravel its potential through company-wide and business function-specific AI learning sessions led by executives and industry experts.
Unleash your potential and explore a career with ServiceNow!
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Riot Games
Riot values the unique skills of every Rioter and is committed supporting Rioters in their personal and professional development. Riot’s Education Reimbursement Program supports career development and upskilling by making learning opportunities readily available to all 4,500+ Rioters globally. Through this program, Riot offers reimbursements for undergraduate and graduate degree courses, as well as ongoing professional development programs like certifications, individual courses, and bootcamps. By giving Rioters opportunities to drive their own growth, we believe they’ll be able to deliver better experiences for players worldwide.
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SoftwareOne
At SoftwareOne, we take pride in enhancing accessibility to tech careers for everyone. For instance, our award-winning SoftwareOne Academy bridges the gap between education and career opportunities by offering talented individuals educational programs, internships, and employment opportunities worldwide. Those accepted into the SoftwareOne Academy receive a salary and undergo free training, encompassing a broad spectrum of business and technical skills. The SoftwareOne Academy, accessible in 20 countries, is pivotal in our commitment to fostering inclusivity in high-tech jobs. For more information about the SoftwareOne Academy, please visit SoftwareOne Academy. Your future starts here.
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Camunda
Our journey to a skills-based organization included the introduction of universal core and people manager skills which set Camundi (our employees) up for success regardless of their job role. We weave our core skills into all learning and development initiatives such as building skills-based learning paths or a 360° assessment to understand how to excel in these skills. One of those skills - Iteration - enables Camundi to move quickly and adapt to keep up with constantly changing environments. In turn, this iterative approach empowers Camundi to continuously improve and be open to emerging trends and upcoming changes that propel Camunda toward its goals.
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Tandem Diabetes Care
Professional development and training are at the forefront of an employee’s lifecycle at Tandem Diabetes Care. We believe that you’re not just taking a job but cultivating a career. Tandem recognizes that leadership can manifest in diverse forms and styles and offers four different leadership development programs to meet the needs of employees at different stages in their careers. Our commitment to continuous growth is also shown through mentorship programs, technical and soft-skills building courses, and much more. We equip all our team members with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving landscape of work.
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Autodesk
We’re committed to helping our customers, communities, and employees thrive in the era of automation. We believe that automation technology, including artificial intelligence, is needed to help businesses and society meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. While fostering an inclusive culture of impact and equitable employee experience, we offer extensive professional and technical development opportunities to help Autodeskers adapt to an ever-changing workplace. This includes offering employees self-paced learning, access to industry experts and futurists, and unique virtual and in-person learning opportunities. You can learn more about Autodesk’s Future of Work initiative here: https://www.autodesk.com/future-of-work.
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Expedia Group
At Expedia Group, we provide the tools you need to learn, evolve, and create a rich and fulfilling career. Expedians can utilize our personalized development resources, mentoring program, rotational gigs, experiential opportunities, Udemy courses, and programs in Workday Learning (8K+ online courses) to sharpen and obtain new skills.
Learn more about Expedia Group.
Collins Aerospace
At Collins Aerospace we are committed to providing our employees with development and learning opportunities to be leaders within their fields. One of the greatest benefits to working at Collins Aerospace is access to our Employee Scholar Program which allows employees to peruse education at some of the best institutions in the world at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels. Employees can have up to $25,000 covered annually through the Program. Additionally, employees can have conversations with their managers about going for a certification relevant to their field and have this education covered by the Employee Scholar Program as well.
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