In this era of AI, professionals must develop new skills to advance their careers. However, new research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, shows they are facing roadblocks in their learning journey. Despite 80% of professionals in India saying that their company is doing enough to cultivate a culture of learning, findings show that over 9 in 10 (94%) are finding it hard to prioritise learning due to work and family commitments.
The top barriers faced by students include time constraints due to family or personal commitments (34%), busy work schedules (29%), and feeling overwhelmed by available learning resources (26%). Loud Learning, the practice of being vocal and intentional about learning ambitions in the workplace, is gaining popularity among professionals in India. Around 81% of professionals believe this practice can help them dedicate time to improving their skills.
The top three ways professionals engage in Loud Learning are sharing their learnings with teammates (40%), sharing their learning journey on LinkedIn (40%), and informing team members of their learning time blocks (35%). Remarkably, 64% of professionals in India are already engaged in Loud Learning. LinkedIn research shows that 79% of professionals in India believe that engaging in ‘Loud Learning’ can support their career growth. Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert & Senior Managing Editor says, “By engaging in ‘Loud Learning’, you not only prioritise your own learning journey but also inspire and encourage others to dedicate time towards developing skills.”