There’s been quite a bit of research in this area, which makes sense given the time and expense required to create a workable L&D Strategy. The good news is that as the workforce gets younger, the perception of learning new skills being more useful than onerous increases.
Fortunately, younger employees have a more learning-orientated approach to work.
A 2016 Gallup poll of millennial employees found that 87% rated “professional or career growth and development opportunities” as a significant factor when choosing an employer.
The trend continues with Gen-Z. A 2021 LinkedIn poll found 76% considered learning and development as key to their career progression.