Amid the dwindling pool of skilled workers, you face relentless pressure to align your workforce with business objectives. What is the best way to train new and current employees without compromising productivity? How do you make sure everyone gets the skills necessary to get ahead the competition?

Workforce learning and development has long been a victim of corporate budget cuts and scrutiny due to uncertainty of its value and impact on the business. However, as companies continue to seek ways to improve workforce retention and productivity and closely match human capital knowledge with business needs, learning and development has achieved heightened strategic importance.

In its recent report, "Learning and Development: Aligning Workforce with Business Objectives," Aberdeen provides a roadmap for companies that are looking to improve the productivity and alignment of the workforce through best-in-class strategies and pursuits. The report reviews:

• The link between learning and development and workforce alignment and productivity
• The elements of a well-designed learning and development strategy
• The concrete benefits of a learning and development strategy and program

The report also showcases Freescale Semiconductor, one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers, and the benefits it realized by implementing a multimedia, modular online courses, and certification testing program.

To help you better ensure that your workforce is aligned with business needs, SAP is pleased to offer a free copy of the Aberdeen report. Register now for your copy.

Learning and Development: Aligning Workforce with Business Objectives (PDF, 755 KB).