HR leaders should encourage workforce education programs as a way to attract, retain, and develop top talent, address skills gaps, create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability. By investing in workforce education programs, organizations can build a competitive workforce that is better equipped to meet the challenges of the future. As the nature of work continues to evolve, HR leaders must be proactive in identifying new ways to develop and manage talent, and workforce education programs represent a valuable tool in achieving this goal.Today’s HRchat guest says “education can change people’s lives. Workforce education programs can spark that change and provide real life-changing growth opportunities.” And we’ll be delving into the why and how of educating employees in this episode of the HRchat podcast.Bill is joined by Stephen Chu, Chief Legal and People Officer at InStride, a partner for businesses looking for ways to create sustainable advantage and social impact through the continuous growth of their people. In his role, Stephen oversees legal, compliance and HR functions.Prior to InStride, Stephen was the General Counsel at Zwift, a global fitness platform for cyclists and runners. He reported to the Zwift CEO and led all legal and compliance matters.Questions For Stephen Include:InStride’s network of top-tier academic institutions offers skills courses, certificates, industry certifications, and degrees designed to meet the in-demand and future needs of working adult students.Tell us more.In terms of returns on employee engagement, what are the key benefits of investing in learning and development programs for employees?How can HR people make the case to leadership that investing in employees’ education and development will not lead to them leaving for competitors?How can organizations measure the ROI of their investment in employee learning and development programs, and what metrics should they consider?Tell us about Strategic Enterprise Education (SEE) and how InStride’s championing it helps its partners retain and recruit talent.Is there inherent Corporate Social Responsibility in Strategic Enterprise Education?In September 2022, Amazon announced that it would partner with InStride to provide fSupport the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events