Brandon Hall Group Institute™: Empowering Excellence
Through Cutting-Edge HCM Research

The Brandon Hall Group Institute™ continues to lead the way in delivering actionable insights and innovative strategies for HR, learning, and talent management professionals. Last week’s collection of new research demonstrates our commitment to helping organizations navigate the evolving workplace landscape with data-driven solutions and industry-leading expertise.

As the industry’s premier source for research-backed expertise, our Institute provides exclusive access to groundbreaking research, expert guidance, and an elite community of HCM leaders. Here’s a review of our latest assets published to the Institute from May 30-June 5, 2025:

 

Featured Research Highlights

Action Plan: Unlocking Strategic Value Through HR in the Technology Sector

This Brandon Hall Group™ action plan addresses how technology companies can transform HR from a transactional function into a strategic business driver. The research reveals that organizations with high-performing HR functions significantly outperform peers financially, with strategic HR enabling superior talent acquisition, innovation capacity, and organizational agility.

 

Case Study Analysis: The Business Impact of Hybrid Learning Programs

Our research reveals measurable benefits of thoughtfully designed hybrid approaches combining virtual instructor-led training, self-paced digital learning, experiential activities, and in-person sessions. Key outcomes include reduced turnover, improved operational efficiency, direct revenue generation, and significant cost savings.

Featured organizations like Deltek, Disguise/Docebo, HARMAN, Molson Coors, PepsiCo, Starbucks/Sublime Media, and The Judge Group demonstrate how blending learning modalities, incorporating experiential learning, balancing flexibility with accountability, and engaging subject matter experts drive superior business results.

 

Research Summary: 2025 State of Learning & Development — Comprehensive Trends Analysis

Brandon Hall Group™ research shows strategic learning programs are shifting toward blended approaches combining technology-enabled delivery with human connection, leveraging artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations. Organizations with advanced analytics capabilities demonstrate stronger business alignment. Successful organizations generate measurable financial benefits ranging from $75,000 to over $1.9 million through strategically aligned learning programs focused on operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences.

 

Learning Innovation & Measurement

 

DEI & Organizational Impact Studies

 

Regional Insights

  • Research Summary: South Florida Organizations Seek to Improve AI Readiness: Twenty business and public sector organizations from South Florida recently participated in a Brandon Hall Group™ workshop at the Boca Raton Innovation Center to assess their AI readiness for learning functions. The research analyzed responses across five categories: Strategy and Vision, Technology and Infrastructure, Data Readiness, People and Culture, and Process and Governance.

 

Additional New Research Assets

Energy Industry Focus

 

Healthcare Sector Insights

 

Cross-Industry Excellence

 

Why Brandon Hall Group Institute?

As the premier professional development and research arm of Brandon Hall Group™, our Institute offers:

  • Exclusive Research Access: Immerse yourself in our extensive library of cutting-edge research publications, frameworks, tools, and resources covering the latest trends and best practices across all areas of Human Capital Management
  • Expert Faculty Guidance: Gain direct access to our renowned Faculty through one-on-one consultations and interactive Q&A sessions with award-winning experts
  • Professional Certification: Elevate your impact by becoming a certified strategist in your chosen area of expertise
  • Global Community: Connect with an elite network of HCM professionals driving excellence worldwide

 

Transform Your Organization Today

With expertise that has shaped the careers of more than 10,000,000 employees and executives worldwide, Brandon Hall Group Institute is your trusted partner for future-proofing your employee development strategies. Our powerful cloud-based platform delivers evidence-based insights across all facets of HCM, enabling organizations to make informed, strategic decisions that drive tangible results.

Ready to unlock your organization’s full potential? Apply now to become a Brandon Hall Group Institute member and join the ranks of the world’s leading companies in creating future-proof learning, talent, and HR strategies for the new era of work.

For more information about our research and membership benefits, visit institute.brandonhall.com.

 

Brandon Hall Group™ has been recognizing, empowering, and certifying HCM Excellence around the world since 1993. Our research, data, and insights fuel the best minds in Human Capital Management to help them create future-proof strategies for the new era of work.

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Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group Mike Cooke Prior to joining Brandon Hall Group, Mike Cooke was the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of AC Growth. Mike held leadership and executive positions for the majority of his career, at which he was responsible for steering sales and marketing teams to drive results and profitability. His background includes more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, and operations in the research, consulting, software and technology industries. Mike has extensive experience in sales, marketing and management having worked for several early high-growth emerging businesses and has implemented technology systems to support various critical sales, finance, marketing and client service functions. He is especially skilled in organizing the sales and service strategy to fully support a company’s growth strategy. The concept of growth was an absolute to Mike and a motivator in starting AC Growth, in order to help organizations achieve research driven results. Most recently, Mike was the VP and General Manager of Field Operations at Bersin & Associates, a global analyst and consulting services firm focused on all areas of enterprise learning, talent management and talent acquisition. Tasked with leading the company’s global expansion, Mike led all sales operations worldwide. During Mike’s tenure, the company has grown into a multi-national firm, conducting business in over 45 countries with over 4,500 multi-national organizations. Mike started his career at MicroVideo Learning Systems in 1992, eventually holding a senior management position and leading all corporate sales before founding Dynamic Minds. Mike was CEO and Co-Founder of Dynamic Minds, a custom developer of software programs, working with clients like Goldman Sachs, Prentice Hall, McGraw Hill and Merrill Lynch. Also, Mike worked for Oddcast, a leading provider of customer experience and marketing solutions, where he held a senior management position leading the company into new markets across various industries. Mike also serves on the Advisory Board for Carbon Solutions America, an independent sustainability consulting and carbon management firm that specializes in the design and implementation of greenhouse reduction and sustainability plans as well as managing the generation of carbon and renewal energy and energy efficiency credits. Mike attended University of Phoenix, studying Business Administration and Finance. He has also completed executive training at the Chicago Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL.