Workers ask employers for training programs
January 26, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: Attracting talent, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Retention
What’s one thing most employees want during the current economic situation?
Answer: more training.
Companies can improve recruiting and retention efforts by offering employees more training on certain topics, according to a recent survey by Workplace Options.
Specifically, employees said they wanted:
- Professional development training — 88% of employees surveyed said they’d attend training that helps them remain competitive in the job marketplace, and
- Help with finance, wellness and stress — Half of employees said they wished their employers offered help with managing their money and health during uncertain economic times.
The majority (71%) said they’d be willing to sacrafice unpaid time, such as lunch breaks or after-work hours, to attend training.
February 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
I don’t know who they interviewed, but I can’t get employees to attend mandated training which is required for their current job and which they get paid to attend.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:47 am
Ditto Tom! I love the annual Training Needs Assessment and their continued failure to appear these requested trainings. Or better still, the first question; “Do we get paid for this?”
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Tom, I’m in the same boat. It’s like pulling teeth. I’ve got a top down problem. The owners don’t attend required meetings, so why should the rank and file?
February 16th, 2009 at 6:18 am
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