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1.13.2011: CARA Survey: Social Media Learning on Rise, But Not Without Skepticism Chicago, IL — While 81% of respondents believe that social media offer valuable learning opportunities for their workforce, lower productivity, security and quality of source were cited as significant concerns, reported The CARA Group, in its recently released study “How Informal Learning Is Transforming the Workplace: A Pulse Survey on Social Media’s Impact on Informal Workplace Learning.” The survey defined ‘informal learning’ as learning that takes place independently from structured instructor-led classes or course-specific work. Developed by The CARA Group, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in custom learning and performance solutions for Fortune 1000 organizations, the survey posed a range of questions on how informal learning is impacting formal corporate training programs and how organizations are adapting and keeping pace with the current learning landscape. The themes covered in the survey ranged from what sorts of formats work best for informal learning to social media skepticism, security concerns and adoption hurdles. Key findings included:
“The survey findings reveal a tension between social media’s perception as a valuable learning tool and companies’ ability to govern its impact on productivity, security and information verification,” says CARA Senior Vice President Jane Ehrenstrom. “With the millennial generation joining the workforce with a sense that social media tools and technologies are the norm, companies would do well to understand and leverage this trend to their advantage sooner than later.” The survey report lays out three strategies for companies to keep pace with learning resources and habits to successfully manage, train and cultivate their workforce. The survey polled 125 corporate learning and training leaders at businesses across the U.S. The top five industries represented by respondents include: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals/Biotech, Telecommunications, Financial Services and Insurance. Participants came from organizations of all sizes, including small- and mid-sized firms, as well as global enterprises that exceeded more than $40 billion in annual revenue. For a copy of the report “How Informal Learning Is Transforming the Workplace: A Pulse Survey on Social Media’s Impact on Informal Workplace Learning,” please visit: http://www.caracorp.com/CARA-Pulse-Survey-Report.php. Click Here, to request a printed edition of the survey report. About CARA The CARA Group, Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in custom learning and performance solutions for Fortune 1000 organizations. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, CARA provides clients with highly qualified consultants who design, develop and implement flexible solutions to meet their training needs. By quickly and cost effectively delivering world-class consulting services, CARA helps clients build programs that directly contribute to an organization’s productivity and growth.
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 Events: May 20-22, 2012 – CARA’s intrepid Recruiting Team will be at the STC Summit 2012 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. Stop by CARA’s booth #303 in the Expo Hall for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Read more. May 24, 2012 – Please join CARA at the 2nd Annual Southeast Wisconsin Learning Leaders Conference where we are participating in this multi-track event under the theme, Set Your Roadmap for Continuous Learning – Delivering CONSISTENT Business Results. In between sessions, stop by CARA’s table for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Read more. Press Release: 04.30.12 CARA Announces the PURE Award Recipient for the First Quarter of 2012, Marly Heidkampi Webinar:
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