Security Bank rolls out e-learning hub for staff
SECURITY Bank Corp. announced it plans to provide all its employees access to the e-learning platform of Linkedin Corp. “Through this deal, Security Bank becomes the first Philippine bank to engage with the Us-based professional networking company for their enterprise wide e-learning services,” the bank said.
The bank added that inder the terms of the collaboration, its employees will have “access to an extensive library of online courses to help them develop professionally, amidst the sudden shift to other working modalities as a result of the pandemic.”
The bank said its internal training arm rolled out in April last year an initial run participated by over 500 employees. During the pilot run, the tool allowed the participants to choose from thousands of business, creative and technology courses curated by industry experts and learn in-demand skills at their own pace and time.
Following the success of the pilot run, Security Bank said it pursued a deal with Linkedin.
“During these uncertain times, it pays to be both well-rounded and focused on developing specific areas of strength,” Nerissa Berba, Senior Vice-president and head of Human Capital Management, was quoted in a statement as saying. “Linkedin’s learning [platform] will enable us to achieve the bank’s goals and to empower [bank employees] to continuously succeed in their career.”
The collaboration between the two companies saw a unique approach adopted in curating courses for every user, according to the bank.
Linkedin Head of Asia for Talent and Learning Solutions Frank Koo expressed they are pleased to sign the agreement with the bank towards the professional development of their employees.
“As we see more business functions undergo change during this time, it is important for professionals to pick up new skills or brush up on their existing ones in order to adapt,” Koo said. “This will help them stay relevant in their current role or be of use to them in future. Linkedin is committed to providing tools and resources to support the professional community prepare for the workforce of the future.”