For years, corporate career development was treated as an added benefit: something nice to offer employees if time and budget allowed. But as artificial intelligence and shifting industries reshape required job skills, that mindset is becoming a major liability.
According to insights from LinkedIn’s Talent Velocity Advantage report, 86% of organizations struggle to identify, build, and move skills in real time. During a session on workforce agility, Kevin Bishop, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, pointed out the core belief that sets high-velocity leaders apart.
When organizations treat skill-building as a necessity rather than an optional perk, Bishop notes talent mobility will accelerate naturally. Aligning career growth directly with core business goals isn’t just good for culture, it’s a key advantage in the AI era.