This week on The DayBreak Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace.
Recent studies and surveys show that up to 70% of employees feel that learning and development in their organization has room for improvement. Furthermore, these same employees would prefer to “upskill” and take on a new role or additional responsibilities at their current company as opposed to seeking a new job elsewhere.
In short, offering opportunities for your employees to learn new skills will help them grow, be more innovative, and will lead to higher retention rates among the talented members of your team.
According to FastCompany.com, here are 3 strategies for leaders to build a learning culture:
- Build opportunities to learn into the workday. You may have to get creative, but there are ways to do this effectively. Dedicate some time each week for employees to work on learning new skills, set up lunches where employees can brainstorm and share knowledge with others in different roles, or establish mentorship programs, workshops and seminars.
- Customize training to individual employees. Individuals thrive when learning opportunities are catered and detailed to their specific role and function instead of a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Leaders should check in with employees individually to learn about their tasks and career goals, and develop a plan to offer learning based on these conversations.
- Streamline learning opportunities through automation. Creating plans for employees to gain skills and knowledge could also eat away time from managers and supervisors. Fortunately, there are automated systems out there that can be utilized to everyone’s benefit. From e-learning/e-skill platforms that track progress and require little outside assistance, to utilizing A.I. to create a plan tailored to individual employees, automating the learning process is exactly what both supervisors and employees often look for.
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