Modern employees look at their careers differently than they did just a few years ago. Instead of focusing solely on the vertical promotion path, they are increasingly interested in horizontal development and expanding specialist competences.
— Today, candidates ask not only about the promotion path, but also about the possibility of acquiring and improving competences, notes Daria Domagała, Director of Studies at Fluentbe, an expert in methodology and andragogy. — They want to develop horizontally, acquire specialist knowledge, including linguistic knowledge, and have control over it. This is where microlearning and artificial intelligence come into play, he adds.
A balance that pays off
The balance between work, personal life and development is becoming crucial, especially in the era of remote and hybrid work. Data from Harvard Business Review show that employees who maintain work-life balance are 21% more likely to more productive and by 35 percent more engaged. However, it is also becoming increasingly important to include the educational process in this balance, so that professional development does not interfere with everyday functioning.
This approach, combining flexibility, development support and a sense of autonomy, builds trust and gives employees the belief that they can develop without having to give up other areas of life.
— Employees today do not want to choose between development and rest – says Agnieszka Czarnołęcka, HR Manager at Fluentbe. — We hear more and more often that what was once a benefit – flexibility, access to learning at a convenient time – is now an expected standard that determines loyalty to the employer. That is why it is so important that education is integrated with the rhythm of professional and personal life, and not separated from these realities, he emphasizes.
Technology in the service of science
The answer to the changing needs of employees are integrated educational solutions combining flexibility, personalization and technology. Artificial intelligence plays a key role, enabling the adjustment of materials, ongoing analysis of progress and immediate feedback. Thanks to this, everyone can learn at their own pace, at a chosen time and place.
Short, engaging microlearning modules that respond to the challenges of overstimulation and limited time prove to be particularly effective. This type of approach increases the effectiveness of training, and for companies it means lower costs, higher return on investment and the ability to cover teams working in various models.
Microlearning for work-life balance
Combining microlearning with artificial intelligence may be the answer to contemporary labor market challenges. Short educational sessions, tailored to individual needs and life rhythm, allow for systematic development without disturbing the work-life balance.
AI enables not only the personalization of content, but also immediate response to the learner's needs, which translates into greater learning efficiency. This approach makes the development of competences a natural part of everyday life, and not an additional burden requiring free time or rest.
