2010 Trends Create a New World of Learning

Change can be scary. If you agree, then 2010 has been a scary year. Along with the challenges of the economic recession, social media tools exploded onto the scene, five generations in the workforce created a whole new workforce dynamic, and talent retention and engagement concerns became everyday issues. Mistrust in our leaders emerged as consumers expressed serious frustration with corporate America, where CEOs continued to give themselves big bonuses while laying off workers. The workplace culture changed, as did the landscape of learning. T+D examines some of the major issues that affected employees, organizations, and the world of learning.