Fundamentals of Workplace Learning is a comprehensive guide to how people learn in the workplace, and the issues and challenges involved. Examining the fundamental characteristics of workplace learning and unravelling the various influences which affect the success of learners in a work-based environment, Illeris presents a holistic model to explain how diverse individuals can be encouraged and invited to learn at work. Approaching workplace learning from the perspective of learners as human beings, with complex social and psychological needs, as opposed to resources to be managed, this book examines in detail the key issues surrounding workplace learning, including: the workplace environment as a learning space prioritising work over learning models of workplace learning - mentoring, job-exchange, job-share, external training levels of support from colleagues and management the interaction between formal and informal learning environments and, the challenges presented by specific groups - postmodern youth, early school leavers, elderly workers and immigrant workers. Presenting conclusions on workplace learning and possibilities for the future, this book focuses on a way forward, detailing the fundamentals of successful workplace learning, and will appeal to everyone involved in understanding and improving learning in the workplace including educationalists, business students, managers, personnel and educational leaders.