Training trends: Macro, micro, and policy issues

The scope of the training enterprise is vast, the field is dynamic, and multi-level issues confront training researchers. After identifying three “mega trends” – globalization, technology, and demographic changes - this paper reviews training trends at the macro level, the micro level, and emerging...

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Published in:Human resource management review 2019-06, Vol.29 (2), p.284-297
Main Author: Cascio, Wayne F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demographic changes
Digital technology and work
Globalization
Human resource management
Labor markets
Micro-learning
Microeconomics
Middle skills
Non-standard workers
Professional development
Training
Training trends
Trends
Vocational education
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Summary:The scope of the training enterprise is vast, the field is dynamic, and multi-level issues confront training researchers. After identifying three “mega trends” – globalization, technology, and demographic changes - this paper reviews training trends at the macro level, the micro level, and emerging policy issues and links each one to the mega trends. The macro-level trends - increasing demands for personal and professional development by job seekers and employees, the effects of digital technology on work, structural changes in labor markets, increasing training opportunities for non-standard workers, and training as an important aspect of an employer's brand - reflect broad trends in the economy. Micro-level trends - better understanding of requirements for effective learning; use of short, digital lessons; and options for optimizing learning and preventing skill and knowledge decay - each focus on improving the quality of training. Policy issues - training needs in small and medium-sized enterprises, the need for “middle skills”, and vocational education - raise vexing issues for all stakeholders. Together, macro, micro, and policy issues reflect ongoing challenges for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers everywhere. •Three mega trends are identified: globalization, technology, changes in demographics.•Macro-level, micro-level, and policy-level trends in training are identified.•Their impact on organizations, individuals, labor markets, and training is described.•Implications for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers are presented.
ISSN:1053-4822
1873-7889
DOI:10.1016/j.hrmr.2017.11.001