Guild

Flexible, practical, and built for real life — that’s the future of learning. Stackable micro-credentials let workers build skills without hitting “stop” on their careers. Check out the full interview about the role of micro-credentials in employee development and organizational innovation with Paul J. LeBlanc, former President of Southern New Hampshire University and the head of the board at Matter and Space: https://lnkd.in/gB_ME8Vy

Degrees shouldn’t be a debt sentence. At Spectrum, they aren’t. 100% tuition-free education means employees grow — without the financial burden — while the business grows stronger with new skills. The result? ✅ 13,000+ employees enrolled ✅ More likely to stay and get promoted ✅ Real skills = real opportunities unlocked When employees win, the business wins. Read how Spectrum is making it happen👇

We pulled the latest must-know stats on the future of work so you can spend less time reading and more time leading. Here are the headlines: 💡 Fewer young workers. By 2039, we’ll see 15% fewer 18-year-olds entering the workforce each year.  💡 Retirements are accelerating. In the next decade, 30% of the population will be at retirement age. 💡 AI isn’t replacing all jobs — it’s creating new ones. AI is expected to create 1.8M net new jobs by 2030 But without reskilling, companies won’t be ready to fill them.  💡 Hiring won’t solve this. By 2032, we’ll have 6 million more job openings than people to fill them. 💡 Half of the top 8 barriers to business growth are talent-related. Skills gaps— not AI —are the real roadblock. So, what now? The companies that win won’t wait for the workforce to fix itself. They’ll invest in skilling now to create the talent they need. Which of these stats surprised you the most? 👇 #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #Upskilling #WorkforceStrategy

The biggest workforce shift in a generation is happening right now. The companies that thrive will be those that embrace dynamic skilling, enabling both agility and resilience. The surge in AI program demand at Guild underscores this shift: 📈 900% jump in AI program enrollments 📈 400% increase in learners per program 📈 100% expansion in AI program offerings To see how leading companies are applying this approach to AI and beyond, check out our latest report with The Josh Bersin Company, Dynamic Skilling: Anticipating and Mitigating Current and Future Skills Gaps. Get an overview and then download the full report for more details: https://lnkd.in/gmrc8uq9

🚨 Manufacturing’s workforce challenge isn’t about finding workers — it’s about equipping them with the right skills. 🚨 At Guild, we brought together top manufacturing and supply chain leaders to build solutions that move the industry forward. The Guild Manufacturing Academy isn’t just another skilling program — it’s designed with industry leaders, for industry leaders. Our biggest takeaways? 🧠 Skills alone don’t drive impact — mindsets and leadership do. The most effective teams aren’t just well-trained; they know how to adapt, collaborate, and problem-solve in real-time. 🔑 Scalability matters, but customization is key. Training must be tailored to company-specific challenges while remaining scalable enough to support a large workforce. 🧩 Investment in frontline leaders is a game-changer. The best workforce development programs don’t just train workers — they develop the leaders who shape them. This is why we do what we do. Being part of Guild’s community means shaping the future of workforce development together. Huge thanks to the incredible leaders who joined us: Brian Potter, Marc Gaskill, Kelcie Richart, Art S., Jeri Burkhart, David Rumsey, Brian Nolen, MBA, Candice Baldwin, Jane Graves, Sophie A. Hall (BSc, MSc, MPOD), Robert Lenart, Colleen Able, MBA, CSP, Stephen Eaglen, Della Adams, Jennifer Gilliland, Anson G., Shannon Maines, Michelle (., Brittany Stallworth, Jason Larimore, Humberto Galvan, Gilda McCaskey, Karras Cohen, Khourie Jones, Ed.D., Emily Channon, Ed.D., Jennifer Sanzo, SHRM-SCP, Joe Casey, Eric Newcomer, Elizabeth Kizer. Let’s keep building solutions that work.  #FutureOfManufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment

The fastest-growing workforce isn’t Gen Z — it’s workers 50+, and they’re upskilling faster than you think. https://lnkd.in/g4FJPVHu

Static organizations may survive. But only dynamic organizations will thrive. Dynamic organizations do more than adapt — they anticipate change. That means building strategies to reprioritize, reskill, and redeploy talent before the market demands it. The ones that do this well see higher productivity, revenue, and innovation. Is your organization dynamic or just keeping up? See what it takes to build a learning ecosystem that fuels real growth by reading about our latest report with The Josh Bersin Company. Get an overview and then download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gmeG7gdz

Dynamic organizations are more likely to: 📈 Exceed financial targets 📈 Increase productivity 📈 Drive innovation 📈 Engage employees And they’re ready to harness the power of AI and transform from within. So what do these companies do differently? Find out in our latest report with The Josh Bersin Company, Dynamic Skilling: Anticipating and Mitigating Current and Future Skills Gaps. https://lnkd.in/gcT_NMuf

How do you tackle workforce planning when you don’t even know what skills you’ll need? The best HR leaders aren’t guessing — they’re reimagining a talent strategy that’s rooted in humility and agility. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/ggyn_wpS

We have nothing but respect for HR leaders who are expected to solve a labor crisis, future-proof the business, and master AI… all before lunch.