Career development is key to employee job satisfaction and success. In a Workforce 2020 survey, 34% of workers said professional development opportunities help boost loyalty and engagement for their organization. Companies that invest in development foster a culture of growth and empowerment in their workplace.
This SmartBrief on Workforce Special Report offers a roundup of news and stories about investing in career development. We spotlight the latest trends in learning and development, tips for training across generations and ideas for nudging employees out of their comfort zones.
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Working toward a greater cause that helps others can make you achieve more, writes Marcel Schwantes. Find something you're passionate about, try to learn from others who are achieving, and work on your communication skills.
Push yourself out of your comfort zone to become more adaptable at work, writes William Arruda. Stay informed about current news, take part in cultural activities and embrace lifelong learning.
Developing a business network is essential to putting one's professional skills to use, Kevin Daum writes. He shares advice from YPO member Joe Desch, who offers six tips for professionals on building a successful network.
Among the latest trends in learning and development are continuous and flexible learning programs, customized training and mobile learning, HR leaders say.
Eighty-seven percent of millennials say professional development is a priority to them, according to Gallup. "A robust professional development program that caters to individual needs and aspirations will create a work environment that attracts and retains the best talent in the industry," Elliott Schimel writes.
Harford Mutual's HR and talent approach includes mentoring programs and paying for employees to obtain certifications and post-graduate degrees. "We're not just managing millennials; we're bringing together multiple and very diverse generations in the same workspace stretching from the millennials to baby boomers and beyond," says CEO Steve Linkous.
HR should encourage employees to learn new skills and give them training opportunities, writes Liam Hayes, global chief people officer at Aurecon. "I think what will really differentiate all professionals, not just HR professionals, is their ability to problem-solve and innovate," Hayes says.
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