Matalan learns to develop

British fashion and homeware retailer Matalan had upgraded its learning platform, creating one central place for internal communications, training resources and knowledge sharing

Using Thrive’s newly launched Learning & Skills Platform, every Matalan employee will receive AI-driven recommendations based on their role, skills and interests, including resources from the L&D industry’s top publishers, Thrive’s own Content Club, and user generated content from their Matalan peers.

The new platform will enable interaction and knowledge sharing between dispersed teams, with tailored engagement campaigns and pathways for each individual user, and automated reporting and analytics to understand their behaviours and motivations.

Cat Davys, head of talent at Matalan, said: “Connection is really important to us at Matalan, which is why we searched long and hard for a platform that would enable our 11,000 colleagues to access communications and learning easier, while also feeling connected to the business, and each other.”