Engineering the Benefits of Learning in the New Learning Economy. Issue 2 (4th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bergman, Matt; Ash, Dan; Osam, Kobena; Strickler, Bridgett
• Is Part Of: Journal of continuing higher education. Volume 66:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 76
• Publication Date: 2018-05-04
• Subjects: new learning economy -- employer-provided education programs -- education benefits; Continuing education -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Periodicals; University extension -- Periodicals; Graduate students -- Periodicals; 374
• DOI: 10.1080/07377363.2018.1469083
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-7363

Abstract

Abstract: The new learning economy is proving that a valuable relationship exists between employers who provide learning benefits and employees who take advantage of these programs. However, much of the evidence is not generalizable due to the anecdotal nature of the success stories. Even though some of these corporate programs currently feel more like corporate social responsibility initiatives, their prevalence amplifies the fact that employers are facing a skills supply shortage when it comes to both new hires and promoting from within. Accordingly, this article is a review of literature aimed at exploring how the new learning economy is being reengineered and what it means for both employers and employees.