Understanding the changing goals of workers is the key to attracting the best candidates, keeping the best employees and removing barriers to greater productivity. In an increasing number of businesses, people who have specialized knowledge and experience are crucial to the success in the market. Educational opportunities from the private sector are growing daily. Corporations and foundations continue to develop scholarship programs that offer substantial amounts of money to those that qualify. More and more are offering training seminars and reimbursement programs as part of their benefit packages.
Education is seen as one of the wisest investments a company can make.
These programs develop from the specific needs of the workers in their direct work environment. Information and skills gained from on-site instruction are to be used directly and immediately on the job. Technological changes can affect every level of a company. Workers need to increase their skills as technology advances. Companies that invest in on-site training of current employees save themselves the time and money of hiring new employees with updated skills.