Supporting employee education is an important part of employee engagement. But it can be difficult for managers to deal with and support learning opportunities, especially ones that aren’t directly related to an employees job. Balancing results with providing opportunities for growth can be difficult. However, taking the long-range view is important. Though the skill an employee wishes to learn may not be relevant for them today, it could prove invaluable in a year from now when an employee transitions to a different role, or takes on different responsibilities.Check out this article for tips on how to achieve that balance.
How to Support Employees’ Learning Goals While Getting Day-to-Day Stuff Done
Executive Summary Managers are under tremendous pressure to generate results. You have annual quotas, quarterly goals, and increasing competition. Who has time to let employees go learn skills that may not be relevant for years, or may not serve your unit at all? It’s a tough balancing act, but the ROI for enabling this development is enormous.
