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ATD Research provides objective, empirical-based research about popular topics in the talent development field. It also provides the field with an extensive library of topics, including AI, employee engagement, learning technologies, and healthcare training. Readers can interact with our research through a variety of formats, including research reports, whitepapers, blogs, infographics, and webinars. Our easy-to-read reports feature dozens of graphs, charts, and tables.
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The State of the Industry report is ATD's annual review of talent development trends, spending, and activities that can help benchmark your team’s work. Easy to read and with dozens of graphs, charts, and tables, the report provides key information needed to assess and chart your organization’s talent development advancement.
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