A recent study has highlighted the importance of workplace training for today’s businesses. However, despite its importance, many companies are still failing to provide training opportunities to their staff.
While it used to be costly and challenging to provide continuous training in the workplace, these days it’s much simpler. Here, we’ll look at how staff training has developed in the UK over the years.
Technology has boosted opportunities
There is no doubt that training is easier today than it ever has been. This is all thanks to technological advancements. Now, training doesn’t have to be provided in the workplace itself. Instead, it can be undertaken remotely online.
Employees can also study in their own time, rather than having to take time off work. The majority of workers are happy to sacrifice some of their own time if it means progressing in their careers.
The amount of training available has also significantly increased. You’ll find different types available, alongside a range of affordable options. However, despite how well workplace training has progressed, many businesses are still failing to offer it to their workers.
Millennials shown to receive more current training
According to research carried out by Instantprint, 40% of employees born before 1981, were given no training when they started. However, just 26% of those born after 1981 weren’t offered training. This shows the amount of training being offered to new employees has improved over the years.
Currently, around 59% of baby boomers, 62% of Generation X, 67% of Millennials and 80% of post-Millennials receive workplace training.
Difference in regional training
Another interesting finding of the recent study revealed that there is a difference in regional training. Approximately 66% of workers in the north of the country are offered ongoing training. In the south, 82% of workers are given ongoing training opportunities.
The reason behind this appears to be that workers in the south are better at asking for training. When polled, 24% of northern workers said they asked for training, compared to 30% of southern workers.
Why businesses should implement training in the workplace
If your business doesn’t currently offer any ongoing workplace training, you might want to introduce it. As well as helping to ensure the business has fully skilled workers, it also helps you to retain your staff.
The recent study also showed that workers who don’t receive workplace training would consider leaving their role. It has become an important benefit for workers, something businesses can no longer afford to ignore.
Overall, workplace training has come a long way over the years thanks to technology. However, research shows that there are still many companies which don’t provide training opportunities to their workers.
