...Ranya Nehmeh Purpose Hybrid and remote work models have reshaped how organizations operate, but one of their most overlooked consequences is the erosion of informal learning. Learning has never been confined to classrooms or e-modules; it emerges in spontaneous moments, corridor conversations...

... and places the articles in context. Findings This paper identified that cultural dimensions can have an impact on informal learning, and therefore should be encouraged more within organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Companies become better positioned to exploit the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) when employees perceive the technology's significance. A positive response from them drives the informal learning that can enhance career resilience and boost...

... and places the articles in context. Findings The data analysis, which had controlled for known antecedents of informal learning, indicated that NWW as a bundle of practices was positive related to informal learning. When the individual elements of NWW were separated out, access to organizational...

... Purpose Transfer of key skills and knowledge between older and younger workers remains vital for ongoing firm success. The effectiveness of this process can be increased when organizations provide opportunities for informal learning that serve to heighten levels of work engagement among older...

... in context. Findings Results showed a spillover effect when employees were satisfied with formal training and this was associated with enhanced informal learning. No effects from utility of training were found. Uncertainty avoidance was an important factor for both formal and informal learning...

... in context. Findings Individuals with a promotion-focus engage in informal learning more when they are experiencing or anticipating success with their goals. Prevention-focused individuals engage in informal learning more when they are experiencing or anticipating failure with their goals. Individuals...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Finding an approach to learning that meets their requirements remains a challenge for SMEs. An appropriate blend of formal and informal learning aspects offers some encouragement and problem-based learning has the potential to tick the right boxes...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Informal learning offers a cost-effective means of employee development for smaller businesses and a variety of strategies can be utilized to help achieve learning goals. The approach has scope to increase an employee’s internal marketability, though companies...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Informal learning ties posses scope to play a substantial role in the development of professionals. Creating such ties with different key internal and external stakeholders provides a valuable source of learning opportunities. Different social mechanisms can...

... busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent, information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. Informal learning Professional development Apprenticeship Onboarding Cognitive apprenticeship Thoughtful and well...

... are that informal conversations with workplace colleagues are especially powerful in this respect. Graham Cole can be contacted at: grahamcole1@talktalk.net © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Informal learning Leaders Learning...

... you have no resources and you have to make miracles happen through creative thinking and new ways of doing things”. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Informal learning Ageing workforce Later-career learning Even though people accept that the maxim “It’s never too late...

... up-to-date. This probably accounts for their reliance on informal learning and, in particular, on internal and external networks for the exchange of information. Chefs do have some opportunities not available to many other professions, such as learning from competitions and demonstrations...

... that takes place. participative; interactive; and social and cognitive. There is additionally a teaching dimension. However, within an informal learning space, instruction will invariably be absent. Although it is feasible that someone might occupy the position of a facilitator, their role...

... problems and performing tasks, this is called informal learning. Social learning (20 percent) takes place when asking colleagues, following colleagues on twitter, undergoing performance reviews, observing others, working with mentors, or receiving (360 degree) feedback. And the remaining...

... as one apposite framework for the planning and implementation of learning in organizations. Martyn Sloman can be contacted at: m.sloman@kingston.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 ADDIE Informal learning Partnership Model Knowledge economy Learning culture Organizational...