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According to our 2024 Employability Report, nearly three-quarters of tech employers anticipate the need to upskill and retrain their teams over the next three to five years. "Employers can accomplish (an always-on approach to retraining) by developing comprehensive skilling programs and fostering a culture of learning to ensure employees are routinely upskilling and using those skills," our SVP Rya Conrad-Bradshaw said. Learn more about how to address this growing skills gap in this ITPro piece: https://lnkd.in/eVTmZ_xW #Upskilling #Tech #SkillsGap

Earlier this month, the Milady team hosted their annual Team Retreat in Albany. Over two action-packed days, the group participated in sessions led by Alexander Broich (PhD), EVP and President Cengage Select, and supportive Cengage Group partners, focusing on financial literacy and creating winning strategies. Team members also had the chance to share insights on building successful careers, managing stress with resilience, celebrating success and emphasizing the importance of customers. Michael Hansen, CEO, joined virtually to provide encouragement and answer questions. Additionally, the Executive Team prepared a thoughtful video montage, sharing their experiences with resilience. The fun didn’t stop at learning! The team had a great time getting to know one another on a personal level, exchanging gifts representing their home states and enjoying a night of celebration and karaoke at the Fête de Noir Dinner Party, where they acknowledged Milady milestones. The retreat was a resounding success, providing an invaluable opportunity for the team to recharge and recommit to their collective success. #workplaceculture #employeeexperience #professionaldevelopment

At Cengage Group, our mission-driven culture creates jobs that make a difference in the lives of learners. From Directors of Content Development to Account Executives, our people help give learners the choice in how, where and what they learn. We recently interviewed Emily Featherston, Senior Director of Communications, about why she’s passionate about sharing Cengage Group’s mission and impact through storytelling. Read the blog to learn more about Emily, her role and our culture: https://lnkd.in/eAtJXJmU #employeeexperience #edtech #companyculture

Our Beijing office recently moved to a new location within the city. To celebrate, employees in that region organized an ‘opening ceremony.’ Iris Dong, Regional Employee Relations Consultant, who spearheaded the office renovation, gave employees an introduction to the new space, highlighting its modern and inviting design. Roy Lee, Managing Director and Vice President of Asia, and Thomas Tan, Vice President of Finance & Operations, deliver inspiring speeches, setting the tone for this exciting new chapter. Irene Wang, Senior Administration Executive, shared that, “the new office features a shared desk concept, offering a dynamic, flexible and collaborative environment for our team. Although we no longer have assigned workstations, the feedback from employees has been overwhelmingly positive.” #globaleducation #edtech #companyculture

Our recent Employability Report found that 70% of recent college graduates believe basic generative AI training should be integrated into courses, while 69% say they need more training on how to work alongside new technologies in their current roles. Learn more about the AI discourse and the opinions of both students and employers in this Inside Higher Ed piece: https://lnkd.in/eDCZEczM #AI #HigherEd #Hiring

32 employees from across the business recently came together to participate in LEAD!, a professional development opportunity that took place across 2 ½ days in Mason, OH. This event marked the kickoff of a 10-month pilot leadership development program that we aim to expand in coming years. The entire Executive team plans to engage at different points during the 10-month program and Jim Chilton, Jeri Herman, Nhaim Khoury, Bob Munro and Darren Person joined the kickoff to provide insight, context, coaching and to connect with leaders. The event was an immersive experience where attendees refined their leadership skills by exploring emotional intelligence, coaching and leading change. The group also engaged in discussions around business strategy and finance through exciting team-based simulations. Jeri shared, “the Executive Team continues to recognize the importance of developing leadership skills as we continue to drive growth and change in the organization. We believe strongly that so much of this development comes from the exchange of ideas and learnings across the group, and we are able to both contribute to and learn alongside one another by prioritizing our engagement throughout the program.” Events like these are an example of our commitment to investing in our people and developing strong leaders within our organization. #leadership #professionaldevelopment #mentorship

🤖 Last quarter, we encountered 8.2 billion cyber-attacks. However, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our Privacy and Cybersecurity teams, every one of these attacks has been prevented or mitigated. 🔐 Check out our Cybersecurity Awareness Month blog to learn how Brett Batten, Desarie Green, JD, FIP, CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CCEP, GISF, GLEG and Matthew Guilfoy contribute to safeguarding Cengage Group: https://lnkd.in/esw-EbXT #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #cybersecurity #cyberattack

Today, we announced that 18 of our most popular Advanced Career Training (ACT) ed2go | Education To Go courses received American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations, ranging from three to 15 credit hours. ACE’s independent faculty reviewers expressed admiration for our course design, delivery, breadth of content and assessments that reflect rigorous knowledge testing. Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, SVP, Cengage Work and General Manager, ed2go and Ready to Hire, emphasized that these recommendations are “a testament to our commitment to learning. Moving forward, we will continue expanding the number of ed2go courses that are ACE recommended to provide students with various pathways to degree learning and certifications, in line with in-demand careers.” Learn more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/ethiQhkW #edtech #skillstraining #employability

We recently announced our GenAI-powered Student Assistant, a tool built to revolutionize personalized learning and empower students. Cheryl Costantini, our SVP of Product Management, and Michelle Gregory cengage, Head of Data Science, AI and Innovation spoke with Darren Johnson at Campus News about how this solution can solve productivity needs in the higher ed landscape. Learn more on pages 5-6: https://lnkd.in/erwv_Kj6 #HigherEd #AI #Learning

At Cengage Group, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of employees. As part of this commitment, our employees are invited to engage in an annual global Wellness Inspiration Week. This year featured nine virtual sessions covering a wide range of topics such as managing emotions under pressure, the importance of quality sleep, financial wellness, mental health, fitness, and more. We also encouraged participation in daily wellness challenges and prompts shared on Slack, which fostered a stronger sense of community and promotion of healthy habits. These challenges included sharing budgeting tips, enabling two-factor authentication on personal and professional accounts, and sharing photos of favorite places to connect with nature. Check out some of the photo submissions from Ritu Anand, Adam Beroud, Andy Fodale, Emily Lynch Fritsch, MBA, and Touseen Qadri. Join us in fostering a culture of well-being by sharing your favorite methods for promoting wellness in the comments below. 🧘♀️ #companyculture #wellness #employeeexperience