Employee development is taking on strategic significance within organizations, as reflected in high-level titles such as “chief learning officer” that are appearing on more company rosters, the researchers wrote. “The chief learning officer title is a growing trend in employee development,” Li said. “The title symbolizes the importance of learning within the organization. It’s a branding effort, as is the title ‘corporate university.’ These companies are saying that employee development is much more important than the traditional personnel or training department. It’s all about how you position yourself.” While partnering with a business unit or the human resources department within the company is more common, corporate universities increasingly are pairing with academic institutions to design and deliver customized content, including noncredit courses and degree programs, the researchers found.
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