In contrast, an employer that does not focus on learning or career development will lose out on performance, engagement, and retention. According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workforce Learning Report, 93% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their professional development.
Training has two main constituents, new employee training and long-term development career development. For training and development to be successful, a company should:
Clearly outline the goals of the training and development program.
Ensure that all employees have access to training and development opportunities.
Learning activities should recognize different learning styles.
Evaluate the success of the program by measuring employee engagement, performance, and turnover rates before and after training