HR.com has announced the formation of its Future of Learning Technologies Advisory Board for 2025, assembling industry experts to collaborate with the HR Research Institute on comprehensive research into learning and development technologies. This initiative will provide HR professionals with practical strategies for leveraging L&D tools in critical areas including employee upskilling, reskilling, career advancement, and soft skills development.
The advisory board's expertise will shape upcoming research and a virtual event focused on uncovering trends in the technologies, tools, and solutions organizations use to train employees. While traditional systems like learning management systems (LMS), learning content management systems (LCMS), and learning experience platforms (LXPs) will be examined, the scope extends beyond conventional tools to explore how L&D technologies, solutions, architectures, and paradigms are expected to evolve. This provides HR professionals with a roadmap for future-proofing their learning strategies as detailed in the recent HR.com's Future of Learning Technologies 2024 report.
The research findings will be published in a comprehensive report with detailed insights and recommendations, accompanied by a condensed two-page infographic for quick reference. To disseminate this information, HR.com will host a virtual event on January 22, 2025, featuring sessions led by subject matter experts in learning technologies.
The newly appointed advisory board includes thought leaders from various sectors, including Christopher Allen, President of Allen Interactions; Sheila Jagannathan, Global Head of Capacity Building and Digital Learning at The World Bank; and Lora Kyle, Global VP Talent Development at Chegg, Inc. These experts bring diverse experience and innovative perspectives to the initiative.
HR.com's CEO Debbie McGrath emphasized the importance of this work, noting that learning technologies are evolving rapidly with profound impact on workforce transformation. The goal is to provide HR professionals with knowledge and tools to leverage these technologies effectively, ensuring employees remain agile and prepared for future demands.
This research holds significant implications for HR vendors who must understand evolving client needs in learning technology implementation. As organizations navigate digital transformation, effective learning technologies have become critical for driving employee growth and maintaining competitive advantage. The insights from this initiative will help vendors align their offerings with emerging trends and client requirements in upskilling and reskilling solutions.
The initiative builds on HR.com's established research track record, including the HR Research Institute's annual "State of the Industry" reports on various HR topics. As the learning technology landscape continues to evolve, this advisory board's work will help shape the future of workplace learning by providing actionable insights into emerging technologies and methodologies.
For HR vendors, this research represents a valuable resource for understanding market direction and client needs in the learning technology space. The findings will illuminate how organizations are implementing L&D solutions and what capabilities they require from technology providers. This intelligence can inform product development, marketing strategies, and client engagement approaches for vendors serving the HR industry.
The virtual event and research publications will offer vendors direct access to expert perspectives on learning technology trends and implementation challenges. This knowledge can help vendors position their solutions more effectively and anticipate future market demands as organizations seek to create more engaging and impactful learning experiences for their workforces.
