The 7% Problem: Why Learning Has Left the LMS, and What L&D Must Do Next

Why is your L&D system is quietly pushing employees away? In this episode, Julia sits down with Lori Niles-Hofmann, co-founder of 8Levers, to unpack why only 7% of employees turn to their formal learning systems first — and what that gap really means. Lori explores how peer-driven learning is filling the void left by rigid, one-size-fits-all courses, why organizations mistake a system problem for a learner problem, and how AI can finally deliver the personalized, precise learning support that managers alone were never equipped to provide.   Time Stamps: (02:11)The research reveals a supply-demand disconnect: only 7% use the LMS (04:14) Who's underestimating the problem: executives and vendors (09:49) Where the learning system is creating the most friction today (13:54) Where an L&D leader should redesign first (16:53) Rapid fire   Links:Connect with Lori on LinkedIn Connect with Julia on LinkedIn Learn more about Go1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.