by T. Dunaway | Jan. 6, 2025 | 5 Min Read

Revolutionizing Corporate Training with AI-Powered Personalization: A New Year’s Resolution for L&D

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New year, new goals! We hear this mantra in January every year, and it applies just as much to corporate learning and development (L&D) as it does to personal fitness. For L&D leaders, 2025 is the year to make AI-powered personalization your top resolution. Why? Because personalized learning isn’t just a trend—it’s a revolution that’s reshaping the way employees engage with training.

The Case for AI-Driven Personalization

Personalization in learning is more than customizing a course or two; it’s about tailoring the entire learning experience to fit the needs of every employee. A report by Docebo found that 58% of employees are more likely to engage with personalized learning content that is broken down into smaller units, while organizations with tailored learning programs see a 17% increase in workforce engagement (Deloitte, 2023).

AI makes this level of personalization scalable. By analyzing learner data—such as job role, performance metrics, and preferences—AI algorithms can recommend content, adjust learning paths, and even predict future skill needs.

Digital Adoption of AI in the Workforce

The adoption of AI across industries is accelerating. According to PwC, 49% of global companies have already embedded AI into their core processes, with L&D being one of the top areas for implementation. AI is no longer just a back-end tool; it’s becoming an integral part of how employees learn, interact, and perform their roles.

Benefits of Digital AI Adoption in L&D Include:

  1. Seamless Integration: AI tools work within existing workflows, reducing disruption and enhancing productivity.
  2. Scalable Solutions: Whether training a small team or a global workforce, AI enables consistent, high-quality learning experiences.
  3. Faster Time-to-Skill: Employees upskill faster with adaptive learning paths tailored to their needs.

A study by the Harvard Business Review found that companies effectively integrating AI into their workforce reported a 25% increase in efficiency and a 22% improvement in employee satisfaction.

Why It Matters for Your Organization

AI-powered personalization is not just for global giants. Companies of all sizes can benefit from integrating AI into their L&D strategies. In today’s fast-paced business environment, where 44% of job skills will change over the next five years, and 25% of jobs will transform within just two years (World Economic Forum, 2023), the ability to deliver relevant and engaging training is critical to staying competitive.

But the benefits go beyond engagement:

  • Higher ROI: Personalized training reduces wasted resources on irrelevant content.
  • Skill retention: Employees retain knowledge better when it’s tailored to their needs.
  • Faster onboarding: Adaptive learning paths can accelerate the onboarding process for new hires.

Your New Year’s Resolution: Make AI Work for You

Ready to revolutionize your L&D strategy? Start by evaluating your current training programs. Are they truly meeting your team’s unique needs? If not, it’s time to explore AI-driven solutions. At Unboxed Training & Technology, we’re committed to helping organizations make this leap.

How Unboxed Can Help

Our AI-powered Spoke® learning platform has been recognized as a leader in advanced learning technologies. With Spoke, you can:

  • Create hyper-personalized learning paths based on employee roles and performance.
  • Leverage real-time analytics to measure engagement and identify gaps.
  • Automate learning recommendations to save managers time.

And the best part? Our approach isn’t just about technology—it’s about creating engaging and impactful learning experiences. Whether you’re rolling out a new sales training program or upskilling deskless workers, our team partners with you to design solutions that fit your culture and goals.

Looking Ahead

This year, let’s make a commitment to leave generic training behind. By adopting AI-powered personalization, you’ll not only engage your workforce but also prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. So, what’s your L&D resolution for 2025?

Let us know how we can help you make it happen.

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