{"id":823,"date":"2021-09-14T15:42:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T15:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsalloy.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2022-03-06T21:19:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T21:19:34","slug":"upskilling-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letsalloy.com\/learn\/upskilling-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Upskilling Employees to Improve Turnover?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Employers are adopting digital resources to make their HR departments more equipped and ready for the future.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”80px”][vc_column_text]Workplace executives are understanding more and more that employee happiness directly reflects retention.\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”80px”][vc_column_text]Hiring and how employees are working to achieve a better and more robust employee work\/life balance.\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”80px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”30px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]How often is the following happening to your company? A front office employee leaves to pursue a new career in sales or marketing when your company is actively hiring for the same position.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”30px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”824″ background_image_position=”center top” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”300px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Your most reliable worker suddenly jumps ship to another company with a more comprehensive learning and development package.<\/p>\n

Your usually award-winning team is stuck in a rut, and innovation is taking a back seat.<\/p>\n

If any of these seem familiar, it\u2019s time to re-evaluate your upskilling and reskilling offerings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”80px”][vc_column_text]\n

What is Upskilling<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”20px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e5e5″ column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Skilling<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Training employees to perform their current jobs competently.
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Upskilling<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Helping employees advance their skills to thrive in their current roles.
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Reskilling<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Helping employees learn new skills to thrive in different roles.
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Source: <\/span>LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Why Upskilling and Reskilling Is Important” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”36px”][vc_column_text]If your company invests in education, it shows your workers that you care about their career and future<\/a>. These employees then have a brighter outlook and perform better in their roles. Working toward a goal will make them more involved, engaged, and loyal.<\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, 8 out of 10 employees say upskilling makes them more productive<\/a>, and 94 percent say they would stay longer<\/a> at a company that invests in their career.<\/p>\n

Research also shows that companies rating highly on employee training see 53% less turnover<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#fad571″ style=”half_text”]\n

RETAINING TALENT<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]According to a recent report, 59 percent of learning and development professionals say their companies are focusing on upskilling and reskilling efforts this year \u2014 a 15 percent increase over last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some of this upskilling will be to bring everyone up to date on working practices. For example, teaching employees how to structure their workday after switching from an in-person model to a hybrid-remote model<\/a> will help improve productivity.<\/p>\n

In addition to creating a productive and knowledgeable workforce, providing on-the-job training can benefit your company in other ways, as well.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#fad571″ style=”half_text”]\n

BETTER BRAND REPUTATION<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]In turn, happier employees make for happier customers. Since your employees will be better educated about the industry, they will pass on this knowledge to your clients. Clients will then be eager to talk about their excellent experience with your company<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#fad571″ style=”half_text”]\n

ATTRACTING NEW TALENT<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]When your existing employees are happy, they\u2019re more apt to recommend your company to their network<\/a>, bringing more diverse talent to your table.<\/p>\n

Research shows that 91 percent of Millennials favor career development<\/a> over other benefits when choosing a new employer.<\/p>\n

Younger workers are looking for opportunities to advance up the same role<\/a> in incremental promotions (i.e., assistant, manager, senior manager), and having an upskilling plan for this career path can help your employees meet these goals.<\/p>\n

The faster this path is set out \u2014 during onboarding, for example \u2014 the more likely the new hire will be to stay.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tips and Tools for Upskilling Your Employees” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”36px”][vc_column_text]The first step to creating a training program for your company is to evaluate your company\u2019s current talent and the goals you want to work toward, then make an organization plan.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e5e5″ column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Make sure your plan pinpoints:<\/strong><\/p>\n