Improving the effectiveness of employee learning: Why online tools can make a difference

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Learning is key to organizational growth and development. Various employee characteristics can predict the outcome of learning programs, which can have a more positive impact on firm performance if relevant online learning tools are also utilized.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent, information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Improving the effectiveness of employee learning: Why online tools can make a difference", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 4, pp. 34-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2018-0056