PushFar, a leading career and mentoring platform, discusses the benefits of investing time in developing your team’s skillset
It has never been so important to invest in skills and training at the workplace. It is important to have a culture that encourages learning. This can improve performance on both an individual and organisational level*.
Recent research shows that providing training to employees is a top strategy to retain talent. And 84% of employees believe education gives their job a purpose. **
The experts at PushFar, a leading platform for career advancement and mentoring, have revealed the best ways that employers can create a culture where learning and development is encouraged.
- Dedicated learning programmes
Motivation and engagement go hand-in-hand. Giving employees the opportunity to learn and and encouraging them to do so can make them feel valued. This will motivate them in their workplace. It is important to ensure that your team has access to both formal and informal learning programs. Business owners and managers need regularly evaluate these programmes for their effectiveness, adoption and value.
is a great way to get employees involved in learning, but it’s also important that they are aware of the different opportunities available. This can be done by communicating during onboarding and one-to-ones, as well as through company messages. In addition, it’s important that employees have the time to dedicate to learning in addition to their daily role. One solution is to provide dedicated days or hours for learning.
- Support Remote Workers
The hybrid and remote methods have changed the way businesses operate. Many employees are now able to work from locations of their choice, while others may not be able to come into the office regularly. This brings with it its own challenges in terms of training, and development.
Consider online learning programmes or sourcing opportunities in the areas local to your team members. Consider online programs for learning, or opportunities to source in areas near your team members.
Lead by Example
Leaders in business can help shape the culture at a workplace, and should set an example when it comes development. It is important to encourage employees to upgrade their skills and to provide training, as well as to continue to learn .
Adopting a Learning Culture in the company, and including senior employees, can encourage others to spend time on Learning. It is important that learning options are tailored to the individual. This will ensure that both personal and job-related growth are aligned.
Support for mentoring and coaching
Your team may not know exactly what they need to improve on. They may benefit from talking to a professional in the field who can help them define and achieve their career goals. The use of mentoring is an excellent way to allow team members to openly share their goals, ambitions and areas that they want develop.
The implementation of mentoring programs is a good way to encourage open discussions about learning. It is not just junior team members that benefit from this, but senior employees who have more experience can also learn from younger team members.
For more information on the importance of mentoring, please visit PushFar .
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