Since the 1960s, the information revolution has reshaped the world of work—changes that are just as visible in learning and development. Today, a quick Google search puts almost any information at our fingertips, shifting how we value knowledge itself.
New generations entering the workforce look for learning they can use immediately—practical, relevant, and fast. Training programmes have to adapt. In recent years, multi-day workshops and conferences have taken a backseat to on-the-job training, where learning happens in the flow of daily work and can be applied straight away.
In the latest episode of the Game Changers Podcast, we spoke with Sára Tekla Soós, Head of Network Development, and Viktória Durcsán, Head of Learning and Development at Groupama Insurance, about how training methods are evolving—and what works in practice.
The challenges of modern learning
As employees place greater value on work-life balance, learning is moving into working hours and becoming part of everyday tasks.
Keeping people motivated is key. Purely theoretical training no longer cuts it. The most effective programmes deliver real benefits and focus on skills participants can use immediately.
“Training programmes inevitably reflect the world around us. What we see is that colleagues want to learn fast and now. Two- or three-day retreats are no longer feasible—it’s just not realistic to pull someone out of work for that long.”
– Viktória Durcsán and Sára Tekla Soós, Groupama Insurance
Practical, instantly applicable knowledge benefits not only employees but also the organisation. When training moves beyond theory to help people implement new skills right away, it strengthens the company’s ability to navigate change.