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The Lesser-Known Benefits of Employee Training

Published Fri Jan 20 2023

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Training employees helps boost individual performance, increases retention rates, and has a positive impact on an organization’s bottom line. But there are several secondary benefits of training, such as the psychological effects, that aren’t talked about as often or generally understood to be associated with professional development. Trainees often experience a confidence boost after increasing their competencies, which can motivate them to seek new responsibilities and take on leadership roles. Training can also lead to improved talent pipelines. Providing opportunities to learn and grow professionally is considered one of the characteristics of a top workplace, and job seekers prioritize organizations that will help them advance professionally. To take advantage of this in the hiring process, consider including a description of your organization’s learning opportunities in your job postings.

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