Recruitment and retention remain top-of-mind concerns for employers in 2023. Research has shown that for many employees, the decision to stay or leave is influenced by whether an organization offers staff professional development opportunities.
According to the Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study 2023 of 6,600 professionals worldwide, 74 percent would choose to work at an organization that invested in their education over one that didn't. In addition, 80 percent said that upskilling would help them stand out in the job market.
"Professional development helps employees feel valued by their organization," said Elissa Jessup, HR knowledge advisor for the Society for Human Resource Management. "And if professional development isn't a priority, employees will look for jobs at other places where they feel supported."
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