As AI rapidly reshapes how work gets done, most organizations are investing in tools without preparing their people, creating a growing gap between technology adoption and workforce readiness. This guide reframes AI transformation as a workforce challenge, not just a technical one, and introduces the concept of Workforce Reinvention, the strategic realignment of skills, roles, and culture required to thrive in an AI-powered business. Designed for HR, L&D, and people leaders, this guidebook outlines five essential requirements for closing the AI skills gap, navigating new role boundaries and compliance demands, and building an adaptive, future-ready workforce, grounded in research, real customer insights, and best practices from organizations leading the way.

You got into L&D to help people grow—not to chase down clicks and craft email campaigns. But in today’s workplace, even the best training programs need a marketing boost to succeed. That’s why we created the free step-by-step guide to marketing your training programs—built just for HR and L&D pros like you. Learn how to generate excitement, drive participation, and connect your employees with valuable skills they need. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Lay a strong foundation by getting crystal clear on your audience, training goals, and how you’ll measure success—so every effort ties back to purpose and impact. Build a smart strategy with practical guidance on messaging, gaining stakeholder buy-in, planning your campaign timeline, and choosing the right communication channels. Put your plan into action with a repeatable marketing cycle that makes it easy to launch, promote, and refine your training programs—without the overwhelm. Okay, maybe you didn’t sign up to be a full-time marketer—but learning just a few key strategies can help you connect people with the training that supports their success. And that’s how you build the kind of workplace you dreamed about when you first got into this field.  Download our 101 Guide to Marketing Training Programs today!

For decades, L&D added value by designing programs, building content, and delivering solutions on demand. That model worked when access to expertise was scarce, and learning creation required specialized teams. Today, that reality has changed. AI is rapidly automating much of what once defined traditional L&D solutioning, including content creation, personalization, curation, and even elements of instructional design. What used to take months can now happen in days. What once differentiated teams is quickly becoming a baseline expectation. In this new era, execution alone is no longer enough. The organizations that will continue to invest in L&D aren’t looking for teams that can simply build learning. They’re looking for partners who can help them think, decide, and act differently in a world of constant change. The examples that follow are drawn from composite scenarios based on common challenges we see across organizations. You know the pattern. A department head emails with a request: "We need training on time management. Can you build something by next quarter?" Your L&D team springs into action. They conduct a needs analysis, design engaging modules, and launch the program on schedule. Completion rates are decent. Satisfaction scores are fine. But six months later, nothing has changed. Meetings still run over. Deadlines are still missed. The department head is disappointed, your team is frustrated, and the cycle repeats, this time with a request for a communication skills course. This is the order-taker trap, and it’s the single biggest reason L&D functions struggle to drive business impact. You’re executing requests, not solving problems. You’re a service provider, not a strategic partner. The way out isn’t better instructional design. It’s a fundamental shift in operating mode: from order-taker to trusted advisor.

Keeping people’s attention has quietly become one of the hardest parts of presenting at work. Not because audiences don’t care — but because they’re operating inside environments designed to interrupt them. Notifications, messages, tabs, and meetings all compete for attention at the same time, making focus harder to sustain than ever before. The AhaSlide white paper The science of distraction explores what’s really happening to attention in today’s workplaces. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioural science, and original research with over 1,000 presenters, it separates popular myths from evidence — including the much-quoted "eight-second attention span" — and explains why attention hasn’t disappeared, but is constantly being pulled and switched. Learn how distraction affects learning, retention, productivity, and even presenter confidence and job satisfaction. It also explores why emotion, uncertainty, and participation play such a powerful role in helping ideas stick — and why presentations that invite involvement consistently outperform those that rely on information alone. Rather than simply blaming audiences, this paper provides a clearer, research- backed way to think about attention — and how presenters can design moments that gently pull people back into the room. Whether you’re a trainer, educator, team lead, or anyone who presents regularly, this whitepaper is a guide to understanding attention better — and creating presentations people actually remember.

For organizations driven by mission rather than profit, investing in training is not just about skill-building — it’s about maximizing impact and ensuring long-term sustainability. This guide delves into the strategies and tools needed to create a robust learning culture in nonprofit organizations.

Discover L&D insights that will inform your business strategy, improve your talent readiness and build the health of your leadership pipeline. Guided by 30,000+ learner-led AI conversations, global client trends and the expertise of Abilitie's VP of Engineering, our report reveals five predictions that will cut through the hype and help you focus on what will truly drive performance in 2026.

Learning and development (L&D) is evolving fast — powered by AI, data, and a new focus on personalization. You’re the one shaping how your people learn and grow, so use these shifts to upskill faster, engage employees longer, and prove ROI sooner. Use this checklist to get practical, proven ways to put the latest L&D trends into action at your organization.

AI in learning and development (L&D) presents transformational opportunities for organizations to create and deliver high-impact learning at scale. However, this fast evolving technology does not come without its share of risks and dead ends. While successful applications of AI improve the efficiency and reach of learning programs, poor implementation choices can lead to wasted investment, security issues and ineffective learning experiences. The key to success lies in approaching AI strategically to solve specific learning challenges. Leading organizations are succeeding by focusing on:   Clear learning objectives Augmenting rather than replacing human expertise Maintaining strong data governance Measuring impact on both learning and business outcomes This eBook, based on a webinar featuring NovoEd and produced by Brandon Hall Group™, provides a practical framework for understanding where AI can truly add value to your learning programs and how to implement it effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. In the webinar, NovoEd CTO and Co-Founder Farnaz Ronaghi shared insights on AI in learning, drawing from her experience designing the platform at Stanford and her research on collaborative learning environments.

Leave the scramble around audits in the past. This guide shows how L&D leaders can move from reactive compliance reporting to continuous audit readiness to save time, reduce risk, and build executive credibility. This guide shares insights and practices to help you simplify compliance reporting and demonstrate L&D’s value, including: Why audit cycles create disruption and wasted effort for L&D The practices that make audit readiness seamless and continuous The pitfalls that keep compliance reporting painful (and how to avoid them)

So You Just Became a Manager—Now What?   Becoming a manager is exciting… and maybe a little terrifying. Suddenly you’re expected to lead, inspire, coach, and somehow also manage your own workload. Don't panic - BizLibrary's got your back.  Download BizLibrary’s free self-development guide built just for new managers. It’s part roadmap, part mirror, and part pep talk—all designed to help you hit the ground running in your new role (without tripping over your own expectations).  Here's what’s inside:  Skill Assessment Matrix - Spot your strengths and skill gaps fast so you know exactly where to focus.  SMART Goal Guide - Learn how to set clear, actionable goals that actually stick (no vague "be better at leadership" goals here).  Suggested Development Activities - Get practical, real-world activities to grow each skill.  Process Management Template - Keep track of your goals, progress, and wins in one place (so you don’t lose steam—or your notes).  You don’t need to be a perfect manager on day one. You just need the right tools to keep growing. Whether you're leading your first 1:1 or bracing for your first "we need to talk" moment, this guide is your secret weapon for growing into the manager your team brags about. 

This comprehensive, clickable PDF checklist provides a step-by-step roadmap to launch an effective customer education initiative. From defining your strategy and developing content to promoting your program and analyzing results, this guide ensures that you don't miss a critical step.

Want to boost learner engagement and build job-ready skills? Discover how gameplay mechanics can make your training more interactive, immersive, and impactful. What You’ll Learn: How to match gameplay types to learning objectives Which game mechanics enhance specific skills like problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking Real-world use cases for industries like healthcare, retail, construction, and hospitality The best game templates from The Training Arcade® to bring each gameplay style to life Whether you're designing onboarding programs, compliance training, or leadership development, this guide will show you how to infuse energy and effectiveness into your learning strategy. Get ready to power up your training with game-based learning.

You may have heard the adage, "Employees don’t quit jobs - they quit managers." DDI, a leadership research firm, conducted a study finding that there’s truth to that claim, with 57% of former employees citing that they left their position due to poor management. BizLibrary is dedicated to helping your organization avoid this issue by giving your new managers the skills and resources they need to be successful from day one!   Download our infographic for a step-by-step guide on how to develop a New Manager Training program! 

Whether you're creating your first online course or expanding an existing library, these prompts will help you plan, structure, and develop engaging materials in minutes. Each prompt is tailored to support your specific goals, streamlining the creative process and helping every course you build stay effective, learner-centered, and ready to launch.

Only 20% of sellers say they prepare sales discovery questions based on research prior to making calls. This finding, from SalesFuel’s Voice of the Sales Rep study, reveals that not many reps are taking full advantage of prospect insights to tailor their conversations. The share of sellers who skip preparing research-backed questions is highest among Gen Zers, with only 19% reporting that they do. In contrast, at least 30% of millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers prepare questions based on research. This may be due to lack of experience. Younger reps may not realize the boost in engagement and insights they can get from hard-hitting, relevant questions. Sales discovery question prep is also low among those working at smaller companies (with employees numbering 50 and fewer). Likely, lack of time is a factor, as small-company employees are stretched thin.

Discover how L&D teams and subject matter experts are using no-code VR content creation tools to quickly create immersive 360° scenarios, interactive 3D simulations, and compliance-ready assessments — all without developers or massive budgets. Inside, you’ll: Follow a step-by-step creation process Get a detailed breakdown of time and effort involved Learn proven best practices for SME-driven content creation Download the guide now to discover how to launch VR training that’s fast to build, easy to update, and proven to boost safety, compliance, and performance across industries.

Panopto surveyed business leaders across industries-energy, transportation, healthcare, and more-to take the global pulse on workforce training. We uncovered what’s working and what’s not and how learning with video powers agile workforce development beyond traditional methods for a future of learning on-demand.

This guide walks you through creating learning videos that engage and educate, from planning and recording to editing and sharing. You’ll find practical tips on choosing video formats, using gear within any budget, and delivering clear, focused content. Whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your skills, this guide will help you produce videos that your learners will enjoy.

Did you know that 33% of new hires quit before they reach six months at their new organization? Onboarding is a vital part of the employee orientation process and can improve retention. New hires need the right tools and information to become a productive member on their team and at the organization. However, for many, onboarding stops after Day 1.  In this infographic, you’ll learn: How to begin onboarding before an employee’s official start date What should be done prior to arrival, on the first day, the first week, and the first month of employment Why onboarding should continue for up to 6 months or more

AI has taken the learning world by storm. But for many, it remains limited to faster, cheaper, scalable content creation. What if that’s just the beginning? This ebook invites learning and development (L&D) leaders to step into a broader vision: using AI not just to build training, but to fundamentally redefine how we measure success, evolve instructional design, and personalize the learner experience. The insights in this ebook are drawn from a dynamic conversation between Josh Penzel, the former vice president of AI solutions at ELB Learning®, and Maya Mikel, AI product manager at Docebo. Their discussion explored not only the future of learning technology but also the strategic shifts required of L&D teams to stay ahead. Let’s unpack what it means to go beyond content and measure what matters.

HR and L&D professionals are short on time and resources - but not responsibilities.  BizLibrary’s 2025 Trends in Training report revealed that the #1 challenge that HR and L&D professionals expected to face in 2025 was a lack of time to develop a quality training program. This has been the #1 challenge for the last three years!  Luckily, we’ve put together a resource to help you gain a shortcut to clarity in your learning priorities and goals.   Use BizLibrary’s 2025 Learning Priorities Worksheet to:  Allocate a % of your focus per project  List desired business outcomes  Determine program timelines  Plan KPIs and metrics of success  There’s no time to waste! Get started on planning your L&D success today. 

About 70% of L&D teams are still struggling to do it. This paper breaks down why it’s happening and what we can do about it.  What stood out to me most: ✅ Real-life cases of companies demonstrating their training ROI with iSpring Learn’s analytics ✅ Expert insights on key L&D challenges in 2025 ✅ 10 actions to align your training with business KPIs

How to evaluate your training program Running training shouldn’t feel like crisis management. Take a step back, identify your biggest operational pain points, and chart a clear path toward efficiency.

Struggling to measure training ROI? Training is strategic, but proving its impact is challenging. The primary challenge lies in moving beyond simple completion rates to effectively measure and articulate the program's impact on key business outcomes and performance metrics. Download this IDC research report to discover how enterprises have driven $1.8M in annual benefits and a 467% 3-yr ROI with a single technology investment.